The official timetable for the upcoming 2024 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) First Series, also known as the WAEC GCE, has been officially released by the West African Examination Council (WAEC). This scholarly discussion seeks to provide candidates with pertinent information regarding the exam schedule so that they can develop efficient study plans.
Date of WAEC GCE Exam
The information contained in the WAEC GCE Timetable for 2024 states that the tests will start on January 31, 2024, and end on February 17, 2024.
Suggested Links:
- How to Get the GCE Form from WAEC
- Sample Questions and Scheme for WAEC
WAEC Course OutlineComputer-Based WAEC GCE Examinations
A major change is planned for the General Certificate Examination (GCE) of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for 2024, with a focus mostly on Computer-based Testing (CBT). This novel approach will be applied mostly to Objective papers, in which candidates will have to complete all questions in the CBT format. However, the essay and practical assessments use a mixed format in the examination. In these parts, applicants will record their responses on paper while the questions are displayed on computer screens. The goal of this hybrid approach is to expedite the testing procedure without sacrificing the integrity and rigor of the test.
WAEC GCE Schedule
Using the PDF version of the 2024 WAEC GCE schedule as a guide is advised.
Wednesday, January 31st, 2024
- Hausa 2: Essay, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (two hours)
- Hausa 1 (objectives): 11:30 am–12:30 pm (one hour)
- Igbo 2 (Essay): 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Igbo 1(objectives): 11:30 am – 12:30 pm (1 hour)
- 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (2 hours) Yoruba 2 (Essay)
- Objective: Yoruba 1; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (1 hour)
Thursday, February 1, 2024
- Biology 2 (Writing): 9:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. One hour and forty minutes
- Biology I(Objective): 11:10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (50 minutes)
- Biology 3 (Standard Work Instead of Practical) – 3 p.m.–5 p.m. (2 hours)
Friday, February 2, 2024
- 9:30 am to 12:00 pm: Financial Accounting 2 (Theory and Practice) Two hours and thirty minutes
- The objective of Financial Accounting 1 is from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (1 hour)
Saturday, February 3, 2024
- 2 hours and 30 minutes, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm, General Mathematics 2 (Essay)
- 2:00 pm–3:30 pm General Mathematics 1 (Objective) One hour and thirty minutes
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
- 2 hours, 10 minutes: Agricultural Science 2 (Essay) 9:30 a.m.–11:40 a.m.
- Objective: Agricultural Science I; 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (50 minutes)
- English Literature 3 (Drama & Poetry) 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (2 hours and 30 minutes)
Third Wednesday, February 7, 2024
- Essay for Christian Religious Studies 2: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (2 hours)
- The objective of Christian Religious Studies 1 is from 11:30 to 12:30 am (1 hour)
- Arabic Studies 2 (Writing): 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (two hours)
- First Objective Islamic Studies: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 a.m. (1 hour)
Friday, February 8, 2024
- Physics 2 (Essay): 9:30 am to 11:00 am (1 hour and thirty minutes)
- Objective Physics I: 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (1 hour 15 minutes)
- Physics 3 (Substitute for Hands-on Activities) – 2:00 pm–4:45 pm (2 hours and 45 minutes)
This Friday, February 9, 2024
- Geography 2 (Writing): 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (2 hours)
- Objective: Geography I: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (1 hour)
- Physical and Practical Geography, Geography 3 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (1 hour 50 minutes)
On Saturday, February 10, 2024
- Essay in English Language: 2: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (2 hours)
- First Objective English Language: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (1 hour)
- Oral Examination in English Language 3: 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm (45 minutes)
Mon., February 12, 2024
- 2 hours and 30 minutes for Further Mathematics 2 (Essay), 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
- 1 hour and 30 minutes for Further Mathematics 1 (Objective), 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
- Essay for Chemistry 2: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (2 hours)
- Objective Chemistry I: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (1 hour)
- Chemistry 3 (Standard Work Instead of Practical) From 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (for one hour and thirty minutes)
Wednesday, February 14th, 2024
- English Literature II (Prose): 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. (1 hour and fifteen minutes)
- English Literature 1 (Objective) – 10:45–11:45 a.m. (one hour)
- Agricultural Science 3 (Substitute for Hands-on Work) From 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm (for one hour and thirty minutes)
Thursday, February 15th, 2024
- Essay for Economics 2: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (2 hours)
- Objective: Economics I; 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (1 hour)
Friday, February 16, 2024
- Essay for Government 2: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (2 hours)
- Objective Government 1: 11:30 am–12:30 pm One hour
- Essay for Commerce 2: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (2 hours)
- Objective: Commerce 1; 5:30 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. (50 minutes)
Saturday, February 17, 2024
- Essay-based Civic Education 2: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (2 hours)
- Objective Civic Education 1: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (1 hour)
Particular Guidelines and Notes
Temporal Inconsistencies
In cases where the time allotted on the question paper and the timetable differ, candidates are expected to follow the time constraints on the question paper.
Candidates with Special Needs Concession
Applicants who require special accommodations will be given 1.5 times the normal time to finish the exam that is given to their peers.
Finally
This post offers candidates a thorough preparation strategy for the WAEC GCE in 2024. Getting acquainted with the schedule ahead of time allows for the best possible exam preparation, which raises the likelihood of receiving excellent marks. Planning with caution is essential, especially considering the significant risks involved with this exam.
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