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More than 2,000 candidates under investigation for malpractices in 2023 BECE

School selection for 2023 BECE candidates to commence August 23

The West Africa Examinations Council, WAEC, has commenced thorough investigations into examination malpractices in the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination, BECE, involving some two thousand candidates. The suspected candidates have been invited to answer questions on their alleged involvement in the prohibited behaviours. The Council has withheld the results of 22,270 candidates across various subjects. […]

BECE marking begins Monday — WAEC

BECE marking begins Monday — WAEC

West African Examinations Council, WAEC, says the marking of scripts of this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will commence on Monday, October 9. The marking of the scripts, which formed part of the second process of the examination, had a challenge with the release of funds. There has been some apprehension over the delay […]

BECE marking begins Monday — WAEC

2023 WASSCE: Withheld results candidates fate uncertain

The marking of scripts of this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will commence on Monday, October 9, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has said. Last Wednesday, WAEC initiated the coordination process which involved bringing the markers together to familiarise themselves with the marking scheme up to today. “They will finish the coordination on […]

WAEC awaits funds for marking, release of WASSCE, BECE results

WAEC awaits funds for marking, release of WASSCE, BECE results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it is expecting the Government to release some funds for the marking and release of results for this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE). Mr John K. Kapi, Head of Public Affairs, WAEC, told the GNA that the early […]

2023 BECE ends today nationwide

BECE

This year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for schools and Private candidates ends today nationwide. A total of 600,714 candidates, comprising 300,323 males and 300,391 females from 18,993 participating schools registered for the school examination. Head of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) John Kapi, said the number of candidates that registered […]

Four individuals arrested for examination malpractice on first day of BECE

6 people arrested over illegal fundraising for sick people

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has disclosed that four individuals have been apprehended for their alleged involvement in examination malpractice during the commencement of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) on Monday. Attributed to the implementation of more stringent measures this year to counter exam malpractice, the arrests underscore the commitment to maintain the […]

All set for commencement of 2023 BECE tomorrow

School selection for 2023 BECE candidates to commence August 23

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, says it is ready for the nationwide commencement of this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination, BECE for School and Private Candidates, tomorrow. About 600, thousand 714 candidates comprising 300,323 males and 18,993 females are expected to take part in the weeklong examination. This, the Council says is an increase […]

Government pays GH¢55million to WAEC for BECE and WASSCE examinations

School selection for 2023 BECE candidates to commence August 23

The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) has received a sum of GH¢55 million from the government to facilitate the organization of this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).  This confirmation was made by Ms. Winifred Ampiaw, the Public Relations Officer of WAEC, during an interview with […]

WAEC organises forum on BECE grading system

School selection for 2023 BECE candidates to commence August 23

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has held a forum to discuss and explain the fundamentals of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) grading system in Accra. The forum was held to introduce the BECE marking scheme to the public and to disabuse the minds of the public that WAEC has separate marking schemes for […]

WAEC confirms timetable – WASSCE in July-September, BECE in August

WAEC confirms timetable - WASSCE in July-September, BECE in August

SOURCE: GRAPHICONLINE This year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates will be conducted from Monday, July 31 to September 26, 2023. Also, the Basic Education Certificate Examination for both school and private candidates for this year will be written simultaneously from Monday, August 7 to Friday, August 11, 2023. The schedule […]