The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the timetable for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates – first series, scheduled to take place from Tuesday, January 31st, 2023, to Friday, February 17th, 2023.
This examination provides an opportunity for private candidates to obtain their senior school certificates.
Timetable Overview:
The following is the final international timetable for the WASSCE first series examination in 2023:
Tuesday, 31st January, 2023:
- Hausa 2 (Essay): 2 hours (9:30 am – 11:30 am)
- Hausa 1 (Objective): 1 hour (11:30 am – 12:30 pm)
- Igbo 2 (Essay): 2 hours (9:30 am – 11:30 am)
- Igbo 1 (Objective): 1 hour (11:30 am – 12:30 pm)
- Yoruba 2 (Essay): 2 hours (9:30 am – 11:30 am)
- Yoruba 1 (Objective): 1 hour (11:30 am – 12:30 pm)
Wednesday, 1st February, 2023:
- English Language 2 (Essay): 2 hours (9:30 am – 11:30 am)
- English Language 1 (Objective): 1 hour (11:30 am – 12:30 pm)
- English Language 3 (Test of Orals)**/****: 45 minutes (2:00 pm – 2:45 pm)
Thursday, 2nd February, 2023:
- Financial Accounting 2 (Theory and Practice): 2 hours 30 minutes (9:30 am – 12:00 noon)
- Financial Accounting 1 (Objective): 1 hour (12:00 noon – 1:00 pm)
And so on…
Important Points to Note:
- Duration and Timing: Each examination paper has a specified duration. Candidates should adhere to the allocated time.
- Variation in Time: In case there is any discrepancy between the duration mentioned on the question paper and the timetable, candidates should follow the duration specified on the question paper.
- Special Note: The test of orals in English Language is available to candidates in Nigeria only, while the availability of certain papers is limited to candidates in Liberia only.
Conclusion
The WASSCE first series examination for private candidates in 2023 is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, January 31st, 2023, to Friday, February 17th, 2023.
Candidates are advised to carefully review the timetable and ensure they are well-prepared for each subject.
Following the instructions and timing provided will help them effectively manage their time during the examination. Good luck to all the candidates participating in the WASSCE!
