The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has introduced a groundbreaking initiative that allows students to resit their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) papers as early as January and February 2025. This innovative program, named WASSCE PC1, provides an expedited option for candidates to improve their grades without waiting for the traditional private examination cycle.
Previously, candidates who needed to retake their WASSCE papers had to wait several months for the next examination window. Now, with WASSCE PC1, students can address academic shortcomings swiftly and keep their academic progress on track.
Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show in Ghana on December 31, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, emphasized the importance of this initiative. “Students who access their results now and realize they need to resit one or two papers have until January 8th to register online through our website or at WAEC-accredited internet cafés,” Kapi explained.
The WASSCE PC1 exams will take place from January 24th to February 15th, 2025. To assist candidates in their preparation, WAEC plans to release chief examiners’ reports earlier than usual. These reports will offer insights into common mistakes made by candidates and provide practical advice for better exam techniques.
This is part of our commitment to supporting candidates to achieve better outcomes," Kapi stated.
WAEC has ensured that the initiative is inclusive. Candidates whose results were canceled due to malpractice are eligible, provided they are not serving a ban. However, the exams will only be held in regional capitals due to the anticipated low number of participants.
Prospective participants are encouraged to complete their registration by January 8th to take full advantage of this opportunity,” Kapi added.
To ensure widespread awareness, WAEC has been publicizing the WASSCE PC1 program through banners, its website, and the results checker platform. The council believes this initiative will help students improve their grades quickly, meet admission requirements, and avoid delays in academic progress.