The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced an extension of the registration deadline for the January 2024 Private WASSCE.
Initially set for December 31, 2024, the new deadline is now January 8, 2025.
Reason for the Extension
This extension is due to the delayed release of the 2024 WASSCE results, which were published on December 30, 2024, rather than the previously scheduled date of December 18.
The delay provides an opportunity for students who failed any paper or whose results were withheld or canceled to register for the first private WASSCE series of 2025.
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Official Announcement and Instructions
In a statement on its official X account, WAEC noted:
“Registration of candidates for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2025-First Series is ongoing and scheduled to end on Wednesday, 8th January 2025.”
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the WAEC website at https://unified.ghanawaec.org/ for registration details and complete the process at any WAEC-accredited internet café.
Thumbprint scanning, a requirement for registration, can only be done at accredited facilities.
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Examination Dates
The January 2024 Private WASSCE first series exams are scheduled to start on January 25, 2025, and conclude on February 15, 2025.
Registration Fees
- Six or more subjects: GH¢ 800.74
- Five subjects: GH¢ 759.11
- Four subjects: GH¢ 715.10
- Three subjects: GH¢ 665.61
- Two subjects: GH¢ 635.33
- One subject: GH¢ 604.63
Project/Practical/ICT Fees
- Two Project/Practical/ICT: GH¢ 86.00
Orals
- Three Oral (French, Arabic & English): GH¢ 74.00
Registration Process
Candidates are required to capture their fingerprints at designated internet cafés before registration.
The steps for registration include:
- Open the registration website: https://registration.ghanawaec.org/
- Select the link to WASSCE for Private Candidates.
- Click on START REGISTRATION HERE.
- Fill in the required security information.
- Provide personal information.
- Upload your picture and signature.
- Select the subjects you intend to write.
- Print your invoice and take it to any of the banks listed.
- Pay the appropriate fees at the bank.
- Select your examination center.
- Use your Invoice Number to access your Index Number and Admission Notice from mid-January 2025.
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Candidates must enter their surnames before other names and ensure their personal information is accurate.
A recent passport-sized photograph and signature are also required.
For further assistance, candidates can contact WAEC at 0302208209 or 0302208166.