WASSCE, or the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, is a standardized test in West Africa that provides a certificate of secondary education completion and is used for university admission. It is administered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for both private and school candidates in the region.
It is a major standardized examination for secondary school students in West Africa.
Passing the WASSCE results in a certificate that is a prerequisite for entering universities and other tertiary institutions.
Equivalency: It is considered equivalent to a high school diploma or GED in the United States, and can be used for educational and employment purposes.
Administered by WAEC: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is the body responsible for developing, administering, and grading the exam.
Two main exams:
WASSCE (May/June): The primary exam for school candidates, usually held in the spring, with results typically available by August.
WASSCE (November/December): An exam for private candidates, sometimes called the General Certificate Examination (GCE), taken in the fall, with results available by December.
