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Key Facts: WASSCE Liberia Exam

WASSCE is administered in Liberia by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Liberia National Office.

English Language and Mathematics are the two compulsory core subjects of Liberia's WASSCE.

Liberia expanded its WASSCE subject pool from nine academic subjects to 39 in 2026 by adding 30 vocational and technical subjects.

Since 2022 the Government of Liberia requires passes in at least five subjects including English and Mathematics for graduation and matriculation.

Grading follows the regional WAEC scale from A1 (Excellent) to F9 (Fail), with A1 through C6 counting as credits.

57,388 candidates registered for Liberia's 2026 WASSCE and 55,887 sat it across 1,126 schools.

33,741 candidates (60.37%) met Liberia's five-subject benchmark in 2026, up from 39.80% in 2025.

Mathematics recorded the highest 2026 subject pass rate at 82.52% and Literature-in-English the lowest at 31.98%.

WASSCE Liberia is WAEC's Grade 12 school-leaving examination, now fully replacing the LSHSCE, with English Language and Mathematics as the two compulsory core subjects; since 2022 the Government of Liberia requires passes in at least five subjects including English and Mathematics for graduation and matriculation, a benchmark 60.37% of 2026 candidates met.

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1Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: 'The director insisted that every supervisor _____ an audit report before the close of business.'

A.submits

B.submit

C.submitted

D.must submit

Explanation: Verbs expressing a demand, requirement, mandate, or suggestion (such as 'insist', 'demand', 'recommend') take a subjunctive mandative 'that'-clause with the base form of the verb ('submit'), regardless of the subject's grammatical number.

2Select the option that correctly completes the inverted conditional sentence: '_____ the county superintendent been informed of the road collapse earlier, the emergency relief trucks would not have been delayed.'

A.Had

B.Should

C.Were

D.If

Explanation: In an inverted third conditional sentence (unreal past), the conditional conjunction 'if' is omitted and the auxiliary verb 'Had' is fronted before the subject: 'Had the superintendent been informed...' = 'If the superintendent had been informed...'

3Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word: 'The senator delivered a *scathing* critique of the proposed concession agreement during yesterday's plenary session.'

A.lenient

B.scornful and harshly critical

C.superficial

D.flattering

Explanation: 'Scathing' means witheringly harsh, cutting, or bitterly severe in criticism.

4Which of the following sentences illustrates correct grammatical concord?

A.The board of trustees have unanimously elected its new chairman.

B.The board of trustees has unanimously elected its new chairman.

C.The board of trustees has unanimously elected their new chairman.

D.The board of trustees are unanimously electing its new chairman.

Explanation: When a collective noun like 'board' acts as a single unified entity, it takes a singular verb ('has') and a singular possessive pronoun ('its').

5Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: 'Hardly had the invigilator distributed the WASSCE question papers _____ the power supply went off.'

A.than

B.when

C.then

D.that

Explanation: Correlative conjunctions expressing immediate succession pair 'hardly... when' or 'scarcely... when'. 'No sooner' pairs with 'than'.

6What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'to call off' in the sentence: 'The teachers' association decided to call off the planned strike after reaching a settlement with the government.'?

A.To postpone to a future date

B.To cancel completely

C.To escalate intensity

D.To begin immediately

Explanation: 'Call off' means to cancel an event, action, or arrangement that had previously been planned.

7Choose the word opposite in meaning (antonym) to the underlined word: 'The judge warned that *illicit* trade across the border would be punished severely.'

A.secret

B.lawful

C.dangerous

D.lucrative

Explanation: 'Illicit' means unlawful or illegal. Its direct antonym is 'lawful' (or licit/legal).

8Identify the sentence that contains a dangling modifier:

A.Walking down Broad Street, the tall buildings cast long shadows on the pavement.

B.Walking down Broad Street, Tamba admired the architectural restoration of the historic bank.

C.As Tamba walked down Broad Street, the tall buildings cast long shadows on the pavement.

D.While walking down Broad Street, we stopped to purchase fresh coconut water.

Explanation: In 'Walking down Broad Street, the tall buildings cast...', the participial phrase 'Walking down Broad Street' incorrectly modifies the grammatical subject 'the tall buildings', illogically implying the buildings were walking.

9Select the correct syllable that carries the primary stress in the word 'PHOTOGRAPH':

A.PHO-to-graph

B.pho-TO-graph

C.pho-to-GRAPH

D.All syllables carry equal stress

Explanation: In the noun 'photograph', primary word stress falls on the first syllable: /ˈfoʊ.tə.ɡræf/. (Contrast with 'pho-TOG-ra-phy' and 'pho-to-GRAPH-ic').

10Which word contains the same consonant sound as the underlined sound in the word '<u>th</u>ink'?

A.this

B.breath

C.breathe

D.father

Explanation: 'Think' contains the voiceless dental fricative /θ/, which is also the final sound in 'breath' (/brɛθ/).

About the WASSCE Liberia Exam

The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Liberia is the terminal secondary qualification administered by the WAEC Liberia National Office for Grade 12 students. Liberia began piloting the WASSCE in 2013 and it has now fully replaced the legacy Liberia Senior High School Certificate Examination (LSHSCE), which WAEC awarded from about 1998 to 2018. English Language and Mathematics are the two compulsory core subjects; candidates choose the rest of their nine subjects from a pool that WAEC Liberia and the Ministry of Education expanded from nine academic subjects to 39 in 2026 by adding 30 vocational and technical subjects. Performance is graded on the WAEC A1–F9 scale, and since 2022 the Government of Liberia requires a pass in at least five subjects including English Language and Mathematics for both graduation and matriculation. This is independent practice by OpenExamPrep for the WASSCE subjects taken in Liberia, not an official WAEC product. The real examination includes essay, theory and laboratory practical papers; these four-option multiple-choice questions are an English-language study aid for the underlying knowledge and cannot substitute for essay or practical practice.

Exam sponsor: West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Liberia National Office (waecliberia.org.lr). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Standardized paper-based testing with objective (Paper 1), essay/theory (Paper 2), and practical (Paper 3) components. English Language and Mathematics are the two compulsory core subjects; the rest are chosen by the candidate.

Time Limit

Varies by paper and subject, with the duration printed on each question paper taking precedence. On the 2026 regional timetable objective papers generally run 40 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes and essay papers up to 2 hours 30 minutes, over a multi-week diet.

Passing Score

Graded A1 to F9, with A1 through C6 counting as credits. WAEC certificates any candidate passing at least one subject. Graduation and matriculation eligibility is set by the Government of Liberia: since 2022 a candidate must pass at least five subjects including English Language and Mathematics.

Exam / Certification Fees

Covered by the Government of Liberia for Grade 12 candidates in public schools under WAEC Liberia's 2026 registration notice; WAEC Liberia does not publish a fee schedule for private-school or private candidates.

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Liberia National Office (waecliberia.org.lr): official exam information

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

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About this topic breakdown

English Language and Mathematics are compulsory in Liberia and candidates choose their remaining subjects, so WAEC publishes no percentage split for the examination as a whole. The weights below describe how our independent practice bank is distributed across the Liberian subject groups.

20%

English Language (compulsory core)

Lexis and structure, comprehension, summary techniques, oral English phonology, and grammar.

20%

General Mathematics (compulsory core)

Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, mensuration, statistics, and probability.

30%

Science subjects — Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Cells, genetics, physiology and ecology; atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, organic and physical chemistry; mechanics, electricity, waves, thermodynamics and radioactivity.

30%

General subjects — Economics, Geography, History, Civics and Accounting

Liberian constitutional government and public institutions, national and regional history, physical and economic geography, micro- and macroeconomics, and double-entry accounting principles.

Preparing for the WASSCE Liberia Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Graded A1 to F9, with A1 through C6 counting as credits. WAEC certificates any candidate passing at least one subject. Graduation and matriculation eligibility is set by the Government of Liberia: since 2022 a candidate must pass at least five subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
Assessment: Standardized paper-based testing with objective (Paper 1), essay/theory (Paper 2), and practical (Paper 3) components. English Language and Mathematics are the two compulsory core subjects; the rest are chosen by the candidate.
Time limit: Varies by paper and subject, with the duration printed on each question paper taking precedence. On the 2026 regional timetable objective papers generally run 40 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes and essay papers up to 2 hours 30 minutes, over a multi-week diet.
Exam / certification fees: Covered by the Government of Liberia for Grade 12 candidates in public schools under WAEC Liberia's 2026 registration notice; WAEC Liberia does not publish a fee schedule for private-school or private candidates. Official sources

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WASSCE Liberia: Suggested Study Strategy

1Prioritize English Language and Mathematics above all other subjects: they are the two compulsory core papers, and Liberia's graduation and matriculation rule requires passes in both plus three more subjects.

2In General Mathematics, practice algebraic manipulation, quadratic equations, circle geometry theorems, and probability calculations under timed conditions.

3If you are taking Biology, Chemistry or Physics, budget separate preparation for the Paper 3 practical or alternative-to-practical; multiple-choice revision alone does not cover it.

4For History, Geography and Economics, familiarize yourself with Liberia's constitutional framework, the historical progression from the American Colonization Society settlement to the modern republic, and ECOWAS and Mano River Union arrangements.

5Practice objective (Paper 1) questions under time pressure — but check the duration printed on each question paper, because it takes precedence over the published timetable.

6Review WAEC Chief Examiners' Reports from previous sittings to understand common student errors and distractor traps in objective papers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the WASSCE in Liberia?

The WASSCE (West African Senior School Certificate Examination) is the standardized secondary-school-leaving examination administered by WAEC across five member countries: Liberia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia.

When did Liberia adopt the WASSCE?

Liberia began piloting the WASSCE in 2013 alongside the existing Liberia Senior High School Certificate Examination (LSHSCE), which WAEC awarded from about 1998 to 2018. The WASSCE has now fully replaced it, and WAEC Liberia's current examination calendar lists only the WASSCE, LJHSCE, LPSCE and LNAT.

How is the Liberia WASSCE graded?

WASSCE results use the A1–F9 grading scale: A1 (Excellent, 75–100%), B2–B3 (Very Good/Good, 65–74%), C4–C6 (Credit, 50–64%), D7–E8 (Pass, 40–49%), and F9 (Fail, 0–39%). Grades A1 to C6 count as credits.

What is required for graduation and university matriculation in Liberia?

The Government of Liberia sets this rule, not WAEC. Since 2022 a candidate must pass at least five subjects including English Language and Mathematics for both graduation and matriculation; the requirement was one subject in 2018 and three subjects in 2020. The rule asks for passes, not credits — in 2026, 33,741 candidates (60.37%) met the benchmark, while only 2,268 (4.06%) obtained credit passes in five subjects including English and Mathematics.

Who pays the WASSCE registration fee for Liberian students?

WAEC Liberia's 2026 School Candidates Examinations registration notice states that examination fees are covered by the Government of Liberia for Grade 12 and Grade 9 candidates in public schools. Private schools register their own candidates and must supply a school permit, a tax certificate and a bank deposit slip.

What subjects do Liberia WASSCE candidates take?

English Language and Mathematics are the two compulsory core subjects. Through 2025 Liberia's WASSCE offered nine academic subjects — English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Geography, History and Literature-in-English. From 2026 WAEC Liberia and the Ministry of Education added 30 vocational and technical subjects, expanding the pool to 39, from which each candidate selects nine.