The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released a set of guidelines and directives for candidates participating in the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

These measures are put in place to maintain proper conduct during the examination and to address the issue of examination malpractice, which has become a national concern.

Among the directives issued, candidates are prohibited from wearing socks during the exam. Instead, they are required to wear only flat open sandals without socks.

Additionally, candidates are not allowed to wear wristwatches or carry any electronic gadgets, including mobile phones, into the exam hall.

The 2023 BECE is scheduled to take place from Monday, August 7 to Friday, August 11.

These guidelines are to be adhered to by all public and private schools within the municipality.

By implementing these measures, the education office aims to ensure a fair and secure examination environment, fostering a level playing field for all candidates and upholding the integrity of the BECE.