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  • 2024 WASSCE Results: Over 34,000 students score credits in 5 subjects, with malpractice cases under review

    2024 WASSCE Results: Over 34,000 students score credits in 5 subjects, with malpractice cases under review

    The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates Second Series.

    A total of 65,023 candidates sat for the examination at over 5,000 centres across the country, with 62,354 candidates (95.90 percent) having their results fully processed and made public.

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    Among those, 34,878 candidates (53.64 percent) earned credits in at least five subjects, including Mathematics and English Language. A further 43,923 candidates (67.55 percent) achieved credits in at least five subjects, regardless of whether they passed English or Mathematics.

    However, 2,577 candidates’ results (3.96 percent of the total candidates) were withheld due to suspicions of malpractice. WAEC has advised these candidates to visit the WAEC Notice of Examination Malpractice Portal to submit representations regarding the allegations.

    Whereas 2,669 (4.10 percent) had some subjects that were still being processed because of mistakes that could be linked to them. WAEC promised that work was being done to finish the procedure as quickly as feasible.

    Conduction of computer-based hybrid mode examination for the first time 

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    Moyosola Adesina, the Acting Head of Public Affairs, revealed in a statement released by WAEC on Sunday that the year’s examination introduced a new hybrid model, combining the traditional pen-and-paper format with a computer-based testing mode. This is the first time WAEC has conducted an exam in this dual format.

    WAEC also reported a significant improvement in the overall pass rate, with a 9.35 percent increase in the number of candidates who achieved credit or above in five subjects, including English and Mathematics, compared to previous years.

    “All reported cases will be investigated, including exhibits obtained alongside candidates’ representations lodged on the portal. These will be evaluated and reports presented to the appropriate Committee of the Council for determination,” the statement read.

    It is recommended that candidates who had their results withheld go to the WAEC Notice of Examination Malpractice Portal in order to file a complaint.

  • WAEC extends registration deadline for 2025 WASSCE private candidates

    WAEC extends registration deadline for 2025 WASSCE private candidates

    The registration period for private candidates to take the 2025 First Series of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) has been extended, according to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).

    WAEC announced on Tuesday that the original deadline of Monday, January 6, 2025, has been extended to Monday, January 20, 2025, in a statement posted on its official X account.

    Read also: WAEC introduces WASSCE PC1 for unsuccessful candidates to resit specific subjects in January

    More time to complete registration process 

    The purpose of this extension is to provide prospective candidates more time to finish the registration procedure.

    WAEC urged prospective candidates to take advantage of this additional time to ensure proper registration before the new deadline.

    Candidates must finish their biometric capture and submit their online registration by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, according to a statement on WAEC’s official website.

    “WASSCE for Private Candidates 2025, FIRST SERIES Normal Registration is ongoing. The closing date for the Generation of PIN is Monday, January 20, 2025.”

    “Intending candidates are to finish their Biometrics capturing and Online registration by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, January 22, 2025,” it stated

    More information about the requirements and registration process can be found on WAEC’s official website or at accredited registration centres across the country.

    WAEC’s strong stance against examination malpractice

    According to Dr. Amos Dangut, Head of WAEC’s Nigeria Office, the organisation withheld the results of 215,267 candidates in 2024, or 11.92 percent of the 1,805,216 students who took the WASSCE.

    Although these numbers are alarming, the percentage of withheld results was 4.37 percent lower than the 16.29 percent recorded in 2023.

    Dr Dangut underlined WAEC’s unwavering commitment to maintaining examination integrity and warned that schools, supervisors, teachers, and candidates found guilty of malpractice would face severe consequences.

    Read also: WAEC fixes dates to conduct computer-based tests for private candidates

    About WAEC 

    Standardised tests are administered in all English-speaking West African nations by the esteemed West African Examinations Council (WAEC).

    WAEC, which was founded in 1952, is essential in evaluating students’ academic achievement and provides certifications that lead to access to post-secondary education and employment.

    Known for its honesty and dedication to quality, WAEC offers school and private candidates exams like the WASSCE, guaranteeing impartial and reliable evaluations that influence millions of people’s futures.

    The WASSCE for private applicants commonly known as the General Certificate Examination (GCE), is intended for individuals who register independently of educational institutions.

  • WAEC introduces WASSCE PC1 for unsuccessful candidates to resit specific subjects in January

    WAEC introduces WASSCE PC1 for unsuccessful candidates to resit specific subjects in January

    In order to minimise delays for applicants who must retake one or two WASSCE subject papers, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has introduced a new initiative.

    This new approach, called WASSCE PC1, will eliminate the customary waiting period for the next exam cycle by allowing students to retake certain subjects in January and February 2025.

    WAEC Head of Public Affairs John Kapi called the action a major turning point for West African education.

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

    Read also: WAEC fixes dates to conduct computer-based tests for private candidates

    Deadline for online registration

    According to Kapi, students have until January 8, 2025, to register online using WAEC’s website or authorised internet cafés.

    The dates of the exams are January 24, 2025, through February 15, 2025.

    Because the first edition is anticipated to draw a relatively small number of applicants, the exams will first be held in regional capitals.

    This method guarantees effectiveness and accessibility for participants, Kapi underlined.

    “Students can now avoid a year-long academic setback, thanks to this initiative,” he added, encouraging prospective candidates to take advantage of the registration period.

  • WAEC releases 2024 WASSCE results; 215,267 withheld

    WAEC releases 2024 WASSCE results; 215,267 withheld

    The West African Senior School Certificate Examination results for School Candidates, 2024, have been made public by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC ).

    On Monday, the findings were made available to the contenders.

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    The examination body revealed this in a post on X

    The message read, “The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates who sat WASSCE for school candidates, 2024 that the result has officially been released today, Monday, August 12, 2024.”

    Similarly, Amos Dangut, the Head of WAEC’s Nigeria Organisation, declared on Monday that the exam—the first to be held during his tenure—was successful.

    “Gentlemen of the media, the first WASSCE for school candidates performed under my government, held in 2024, was a big success,” declared Dangut. In the meantime, the innovative computer-based WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2024-First Series, and the WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2023-Second Series were successfully conducted after I took office.

    WASSCE 2024: Highlights and Insights

    He said results for 1,685,889 candidates—or 93.9%—were made public.

    Dangut continued, “1,805,216 candidates registered for the WASSCE, even though insecurity hindered the exam’s administration in many parts of the nation.”

    “WAEC is releasing its results today. Of the 1,805 216 candidates who took the exam, 1,332 089 have credits in five subjects, including any subjects that include mathematics or English language, and 1,301 949 candidates, or 72.9% of the total candidates, have credits in five subjects, including mathematics and English language.

    “This represents a 7.6% decline in exam performance from the 2023 WASSCE’s previous year.” Additionally, 215 and 267 results were withheld because candidates cheated on the exam. According to Dangut, this represents 11.92% of all candidates who took the test.

    The examination took place between April 30, 2024, and June 24, 2024, for seven weeks and six days.

    Also, from July 10 to July 29, 86 conventional marking locations around the country coordinated examiners and marked candidates’ scripts.

    The head of WAEC also outlined four difficulties that arose during the exam’s administration.

    The statement lists them: financial difficulties/inflation, noncompliance with registration deadlines, rogue website operators, and the shameful cooperation of particular supervisors.

    WAEC withhold examination results

    The West African Examinations Council has withheld the results of 215,267 applicants for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination.

    This number corresponds to 11.92 per cent of the 1,805,216 applicants who took the test.

    WASSCE took place on Wednesday, April 30, 2024, and ended on June 24, 2024.

    The results of the 2024 WASSCE were withheld due to multiple documented incidences of exam misconduct, according to Dr Amos Dangut, Head of the WAEC Nigeria Office, who made this announcement on Monday.

    “Other bothersome issues include systematic cheating in certain institutions and the growing usage of cell phones in exam rooms, even despite the current restriction,” he stated. Every case is being looked into, and the results of the investigations will be brought before the relevant Council committee for review and eventual decision-making.

    “The impacted candidates will be informed of the committee’s conclusions through their respective schools.

    “Candidates impacted by these rulings may now, if they so want, use our website to file malpractice claims for compensation. Therefore, to sanitise the system, all hands must be on deck.” He continued.

    Dr Dangut further disclosed that, with or without English language and/or mathematics, 73.79 per cent of candidates received credit or above in a minimum of five disciplines. Out of the 1,805,216 candidates who took the test, this number corresponds to 1,332,089 candidates.

    “As WASSCE for School Candidates, 2024 results are being uploaded on the results website, candidates should, after verifying their results online, apply for their Digital Certificates, which will be released 48 hours after that,” he said to encourage students further.

    In the following twelve hours, candidates who have paid their dues to the Council will be able to view their results on the results page of the Council, he continued. School copies of the Result Listing will be delivered soon.

    Four WAEC members—Nigeria, Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Liberia—participated in the examination.

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    How to check your WAEC result 

    How to use SMS to check WAEC results

    Using your smartphone, enter WAEC*ExamNo*PIN*ExamYear.

    Send to 32327

    Your WAEC declaration of result will be sent to you instantaneously.

    Kindly be aware that only MTN, Glo, and Airtel subscribers can use this SMS method to verify their WAEC results.

    Please try this step again if you have not received your WAEC result by SMS.

    SMS fees will be incurred when you use text messaging to check your WASSCE result.

    How to use the website to check

    Kindly visit www.waecdirect.org and log in to view your WAEC result. Note that you might require a WAEC scratch card to check. The steps listed here will allow you to view your WAEC 2024 result.

    Sign in to the www.waecdirect.org WAEC Result Checker website.

    Type your Exam Number in there.

    Choose the type of exam, such as May or June.

    Choose the exam year, such as 2024.

    Select “Check Result.”