WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE timetable for school candidates

Seyifunmi Azeez

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the official timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates.

According to the final timetable published on WAEC’s official X handle on Monday, the examination will commence on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and conclude on Friday, June 19, 2026.

The council said the examination will begin with Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session and Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session.

The WASSCE covers core subjects such as English Language and Mathematics, alongside a wide range of elective papers in sciences, arts, humanities, and vocational/technical areas. The exams are conducted across WAEC’s member countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia.

WAEC stated that passing the WASSCE remains a critical requirement for students seeking admission into universities and other tertiary institutions.