- WAEC released the official timetable for the 2026 WASSCE
- The examination was scheduled to run from April 21 to June 19
- Students across five West African countries were expected to participate
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates across its member countries.
According to the final international timetable published on the council’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, the examination will commence on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, and conclude on Friday, 19 June 2026.
WAEC disclosed that the examination will begin with practical planning sessions for Foods and Nutrition 3 and Home Management 3, marking the start of a rigorous assessment period for thousands of secondary school students.
The WASSCE remains one of the most important academic milestones for students in West Africa, serving as a key requirement for admission into universities and other tertiary institutions. Success in the examination often determines students’ eligibility for higher education opportunities both within and outside their home countries.
The examination will cover a broad range of subjects, including core disciplines such as English Language and Mathematics, alongside various electives spanning the sciences, arts, humanities, and vocational or technical fields.
WAEC confirmed that the examination will be conducted simultaneously across its member nations, including Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia.
Education stakeholders have welcomed the timely release of the timetable, noting that it allows schools, teachers, and candidates to plan effectively for the examination period. Early preparation is widely regarded as crucial for improving performance, particularly given the competitive nature of university admissions.
Students are therefore advised to begin intensive revision, adhere strictly to the timetable, and ensure they are fully prepared for both theoretical and practical components of the examination.
The announcement reinforces WAEC’s role in coordinating standardised examinations across the region and maintaining academic benchmarks for secondary education.