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WASSCE 2024 Practical And Theory Papers Underway For 460,611 Candidates
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WASSCE 2024 Practical And Theory Papers Underway For 460,611 Candidates

by  Delali Adogla-Bessa 2 min read
  • The practical and theory papers for the 2024 WASSCE have commenced at 1,000 centres across the country
  • The 2024 WASSCE group has 460,611 registered candidates made up of 212,954 males and 247,657 females
  • The examination council has also assured that the necessary security measures have been put into action

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has begun practical and theory papers for the 2024 WASSCE.

The practicals and theory tests follow the Visual Arts project work examinations from August 5 to 16, 2024.

WASSCE 2024 Practical And Theory Papers Have Started
The 2024 WASSCE will have 460,611 registered candidates in 1,000 exam centres. Source: Ministry of Education GH
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WAEC, in a statement, indicated that the examination is expected to end on September 20.

The 2024 WASSCE has 460,611 registered candidates made up of 212,954 males and 247,657 females.

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They represent 1,003 schools that were registered for the examination, which takes place at 1,000 centres across the country.

WAEC noted that this figure is 2.66% higher than the 2023 entry figure of 448,674.

Security for the 2024 WASSCE

WAEC has also assured that the necessary test security measures have been put in place to ensure the examination's success.

It was noted that a number of institutions engaged in mass cheating during the examination.

According to WAEC, candidates in some parts of the country are being charged between GH¢200 and GH¢500 to receive assistance from invigilators.

Similar incidents were noted during the 2024 BECE. Several teachers were arrested because of suspected malpractice.

The council also said supervisors at some centres plan to assign teachers to invigilate their teaching subjects.

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Current Affairs Editor) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.

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