WAEC introduces re-sit exams for candidates

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has launched an initiative to check delays experienced by candidates in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

The Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, John Kapi, said in a statement on Sunday that the initiative named “WASSCE PC1,” would allow students to re-sit specific subjects in January and February this year.

Kapi noted that the initiative would remove the traditional waiting period for the next examination cycle.

This development will specifically help candidates in Ghana and some other West African countries whose WAEC results were released recently to retake their failed papers.

He described the move as a significant milestone for education in West Africa.

“This initiative offers students a timely opportunity to improve their grades and maintain academic progression,” he said.

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The spokesman listed the registration process, noting that students have until January 8 to register online via WAEC’s website or through accredited internet cafés.

The examinations will run from January 24 to February 15.

Initially, the examinations will be conducted in regional capitals, as the maiden edition is expected to attract a relatively small number of candidates.

Kapi stressed that this approach ensures efficiency and accessibility for participants.

“Students can now avoid a year-long academic setback, thanks to this initiative,” he said.

He encouraged prospective candidates to take advantage of the registration period.

In Nigeria, the 2025 WASSCE for private candidates will be held in February.

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