WAEC Proposes To Conduct GCE Twice A Year Starting From 2017

Dec 15, 2016  WAEC


The Registrar of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has informed the general public on the body 
intention to conduct its examination for private candidates would be twice in a year with effect from 2017.

The council Registrar, Dr Iyi Uwadiae disclosed the information to newsmen on the sidelines of the council’s “Registrar’s Staff Appraisal Committee’’ meeting on Wednesday held in Accra, Ghana.

He added that the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates known as the November/December diet for private candidates will now be conducted in January/February and August/September.

He said the adequate measure as been put in place to ensure that many private candidates, who desire the certificate for various purposes, will have the opportunity of writing the examination and acquire the certificate.

He also added that the new proposition have been concluded to commence next year. He also noted that the development will not affect that of May/June, that remains once a year for all schools candidates.

He concluded by saying that as one of the mandate of the council is to render quality services to all member 
nations.

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