The West African Examinations Council has released the official timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates.

According to the final international timetable published on WAEC’s official X handle on Monday, the examination will commence on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and end on Friday, June 19, 2026.

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The council said the examination will begin with Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session and Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session.

See below for the timetable:

 WASSCE serves as a critical qualification that secondary school students must pass to gain admission into university and other tertiary institutions.

The exam covers core subjects such as English Language and Mathematics, as well as a wide range of elective papers in sciences, arts, humanities, and vocational/technical areas.

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It takes place across WAEC’s member countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia.