The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that 569,095 candidates will participate in this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), scheduled to commence on Monday, July 8, 2024.

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The council received GHC55,873,689.87 from the government to facilitate the examination process.

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Mr. John K Kapi, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC National Office, made this known during a press conference in Accra aimed at updating stakeholders and the public on the upcoming BECE for both public schools and private candidates. He highlighted that the examination will span from July 8 to July 15, 2024, starting with English Language and concluding with Arabic.

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Out of the total candidates, 282,648 are males and 286,447 are females, representing a slight decrease of 5.29% compared to the 2023 entry figure of 600,900. The examination will be conducted across 2,123 locations nationwide, overseen by 2,123 supervisors, 1,889 assistant supervisors, and 19,973 invigilators to ensure smooth administration.

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Candidates from public schools will be evaluated based on the newly introduced Common Core Curriculum, while private candidates will adhere to the old syllabus. To facilitate a seamless examination process, WAEC has distributed necessary examination materials such as objective answer cards, answer booklets, and pencils to District Education Offices nationwide.

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In addition, WAEC has organized sensitization programs to educate candidates on examination rules and regulations, ensuring thorough preparation and adherence. Special provisions have been made for candidates with special educational needs to guarantee inclusivity and fair participation.

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Mr. Kapi also noted that WAEC has developed comprehensive guidelines, schemes, and structures for the examination, which have been circulated to all heads of schools and are available on the council’s website for stakeholders' reference.

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For private candidates, 1,366 individuals have been registered for the BECE, reflecting a decrease of 25.7% compared to the 2023 figure. These candidates will sit for the examination at fifteen designated centers primarily located in regional capitals.

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As WAEC finalizes preparations, the council remains committed to conducting a transparent, fair, and successful BECE, marking a crucial milestone in the educational journey of thousands of Ghanaian students.

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