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Key Facts: WASSCE Exam

WASSCE is WAEC's school-leaving exam taken across five West African countries, with each subject graded A1 to F9 through objective, essay and (for sciences) practical papers; C6 or better counts as a credit.

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1Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word 'benevolent' in the sentence: 'The headmaster was known for his benevolent treatment of struggling students.'

A.malevolent

B.generous

C.courteous

D.indifferent

Explanation: 'Benevolent' means kind and well-meaning. Its direct antonym is 'malevolent', which means wishing harm or ill-will toward others.

2Choose the option that best completes the sentence: 'Neither the students nor the teacher _____ aware of the change in the timetable.'

A.was

B.were

C.are

D.have been

Explanation: With the 'neither...nor' construction, the verb agrees in number with the subject nearer to it. The nearer subject here is the singular 'teacher', so the singular past-tense verb 'was' is correct.

3Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the underlined letters in 'beat'.

A.feet

B.bread

C.bet

D.bear

Explanation: 'Beat' contains the long /iː/ vowel sound. 'Feet' also contains the long /iː/ sound, making it the correct match.

4Identify the figure of speech in the expression: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

A.personification

B.hyperbole

C.simile

D.metaphor

Explanation: Giving the human ability to 'whisper' to the wind, a non-human thing, is personification, the attribution of human qualities to inanimate objects.

5Choose the option that best fills the gap: 'The students were asked to _____ their answers before submitting the scripts.'

A.go through

B.go on

C.go off

D.go about

Explanation: The phrasal verb 'go through' means to examine or review carefully, which fits the context of checking answers before submission.

6Choose the word nearest in meaning to 'meticulous' in: 'She kept meticulous records of every transaction.'

A.thorough

B.careless

C.rapid

D.occasional

Explanation: 'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail; 'thorough' captures this sense of being careful and complete.

7Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

A.My brother, who lives in Lagos, is a doctor.

B.My brother who lives in Lagos, is a doctor.

C.My brother who lives in Lagos is a doctor,

D.My brother, who lives in Lagos is a doctor.

Explanation: A non-defining relative clause ('who lives in Lagos') must be set off by a pair of commas on both sides, so the second option is correctly punctuated.

8Choose the option that best completes the sentence: 'If I _____ enough money, I would have bought the textbook.'

A.had had

B.have

C.will have

D.have had

Explanation: The sentence is a third conditional describing an unreal past situation, which requires the past perfect 'had had' in the if-clause matched with 'would have bought'.

9Which of the following words is correctly spelt?

A.embarrassment

B.embarassment

C.embarrasment

D.embarrasement

Explanation: The correct spelling is 'embarrassment', with double 'r', double 's', and the suffix '-ment'.

10Choose the word that is stressed on the second syllable.

A.deVELop

B.TAble

C.HAPpy

D.CAReful

Explanation: In 'develop' the stress falls on the second syllable, de-VEL-op, while the other words are stressed on the first syllable.

About the WASSCE Exam

The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is the main secondary-school-leaving certificate administered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and The Gambia. Each subject is examined through Paper 1 (objective/multiple-choice), Paper 2 (essay or theory) and, for science subjects, Paper 3 (a practical or alternative-to-practical paper). Candidates typically register eight or nine subjects spanning core subjects such as English Language and Mathematics, sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and arts/social subjects (Economics, Government, Literature-in-English, Geography). Results are graded on the A1 to F9 scale, where A1 is excellent and C6 is the minimum credit. Five credits including English and Mathematics are the benchmark for tertiary admission. The 2026 May/June diet runs from 21 April to 19 June 2026.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

Varies by paper and subject; objective papers about 50 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, essay papers up to about 2.5 hours.

Passing Score

A1 to F9 grading; C6 (a credit) or better is the minimum normally accepted, and most institutions require five credits including English Language and Mathematics.

Exam Fee

Approximately NGN 27,000 for Nigerian school candidates (2026); fees differ across the five WAEC countries and for private (GCE) candidates. (West African Examinations Council (WAEC))

WASSCE Exam Content Outline

18%

English Language

Lexis and structure, comprehension, summary, oral English, punctuation, concord, idioms and figures of speech.

18%

Mathematics

Number and numeration, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, mensuration, statistics, probability, commercial arithmetic and logarithms.

14%

Biology

Cell biology, nutrition, transport, respiration, excretion, reproduction, genetics and ecology.

13%

Chemistry

Atomic structure, periodic table, bonding, the mole concept, acids bases and salts, redox and organic chemistry.

13%

Physics

Measurement, mechanics, work energy and power, heat, waves, light, electricity and electromagnetism.

12%

Economics

Economic concepts, demand and supply, factors of production, market structures, money, inflation and public finance.

12%

Government

Principles and systems of government, the constitution, arms of government, democracy and international organisations.

How to Pass the WASSCE Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: A1 to F9 grading; C6 (a credit) or better is the minimum normally accepted, and most institutions require five credits including English Language and Mathematics.
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: Varies by paper and subject; objective papers about 50 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, essay papers up to about 2.5 hours.
Exam fee: Approximately NGN 27,000 for Nigerian school candidates (2026); fees differ across the five WAEC countries and for private (GCE) candidates.

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WASSCE Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the WAEC syllabus for each subject early and use it as a checklist of examinable topics.

2Practise past objective papers under timed conditions, since Paper 1 rewards speed and accuracy.

3For sciences, prepare seriously for the Paper 3 practical or alternative-to-practical, not just the theory.

4Prioritise English Language and Mathematics because five credits including these two are the tertiary entry benchmark.

5Learn to write structured essays for Paper 2, using clear points, examples and a logical order.

6Revise definitions, formulae and key terms, as objective questions often test precise terminology.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the WASSCE and who administers it?

The WASSCE is the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, the main secondary-school-leaving certificate administered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and The Gambia.

How is the WASSCE graded?

WASSCE uses the A1 to F9 scale: A1 (75-100) is excellent; B2, B3, C4, C5 and C6 are credits; D7 and E8 are passes; and F9 (0-39) is a fail. C6 or better is the minimum credit.

How many subjects do candidates take?

Candidates usually register for eight or nine subjects, including the compulsory English Language and Mathematics plus a mix of sciences and arts/social subjects depending on their chosen track.

What papers make up each WASSCE subject?

Each subject has Paper 1 (objective/multiple-choice) and Paper 2 (essay or theory). Science subjects such as Biology, Chemistry and Physics also have Paper 3, a practical or alternative-to-practical paper.

What grades do I need for university admission?

Most tertiary institutions require at least five credits (C6 or better), which must include English Language and Mathematics, in subjects relevant to the intended course of study.

When is the 2026 WASSCE held?

The 2026 May/June WASSCE for school candidates runs from Tuesday, 21 April 2026 to Friday, 19 June 2026 across all five WAEC member countries.