The countdown to the 2024/2025 WASSCE for school candidates has officially begun, with WAEC setting the stage for success by releasing the detailed examination timetable. Scheduled from 30th April to 24th June 2024, this period will see students across The Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone undertaking exams that are instrumental in shaping their academic and professional pathways. As candidates embark on this rigorous journey, they are encouraged to intensify their preparations, adhering strictly to the rules and leveraging the timetable to plan effectively. It's a time for meticulous study plans, dedication, and a focus on excellence.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the timetable for the 2024 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates across The Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. This key announcement marks a pivotal moment for students preparing to undertake this significant academic challenge.
WAEC Exam Date
The announcement of the WAEC timetable heralds a crucial phase for school candidates. The 2024 schedule has been meticulously planned to commence on Tuesday, 30th April 2024, and will draw to a close on Monday, 24th June 2024. This period marks a critical time for students in the aforementioned countries to demonstrate their knowledge and competencies across various subjects.
WAEC Timetable 2024
NOTE: IT IS ADVISABLE TO MAKE REFERENCES WITH THE PDF VERSION OF THE 2024 WAEC TIMETABLE.
Why the Timetable Matters
The WAEC timetable is more than just a schedule. It’s a strategic plan that enables candidates to structure their revision and study effectively. By providing a clear outline of the exam dates and times, students can prioritize their study areas, ensuring that ample time is allocated to each subject. This organised approach to preparation is instrumental in building confidence and enhancing performance.
Key Dates and Sessions
Tuesday, 30th April, 2024
- Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
Thursday, 2nd May, 2024
- Stenography 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:10 am
- Stenography 1 (Objective), 10:10 am – 10:50 am
- Garment Making 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:10 am
- Garment Making 1 (Objective), 10:10 am – 10:55 am
- Catering Craft Practice 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:20 am
- Catering Craft Practice 1 (Objective), 10:20 am – 11:00 am
- Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 1 (Objective), 10:30 am – 11:15 am
- Machine Woodworking 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Machine Woodworking 1 (Objective), 10:30 am – 11:30 am
- Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 1 (Objective), 10:30 am – 11:30 am
- Cosmetology 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:50 am
- Cosmetology 1 (Objective), 10:50 am – 11:30 am
- Carpentry and Joinery 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- Carpentry and Joinery 1 (Objective), 11:00 am – 11:45 am
- Printing Craft Practice 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- Printing Craft Practice 1 (Objective), 11:00 am – 11:45 am
- Dyeing and Bleaching 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:10 am
- Dyeing and Bleaching 1 (Objective), 11:10 am – 11:55 am
- Tourism 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:20 am
- Tourism 1 (Objective), 11:20 am – 12:00 noon
- Furniture Making 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Furniture Making 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
- Automobile Parts Merchandising 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Automobile Parts Merchandising 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:20 pm
- Painting and Decorating 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Painting and Decorating 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Photography 3 (Alternative to Practical Work), 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Stenography 3 (Shorthand & Word Processing), 2:00 pm – 3:38 pm
- Store Management 2 (Essay), 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- Store Management 1 (Objective), 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Friday, 3rd May, 2024
- Auto Electrical Works 3 (Alternative to Practical Work), 9:30 am – 10:45 am
- Radio, Television and Electronic Works 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Radio, Television and Electronic Works 1 (Objective), 10:30 am – 11:15 am
- Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 1 (Objective), 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
- Fisheries (Alternative B) 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Fisheries (Alternative B) 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:10 pm
- Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:10 pm
- Data Processing 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Data Processing 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Photography 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Photography 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Auto Mechanical Work 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:45 am
- Auto Mechanical Work 1 (Objective), 11:45 am – 12:30 pm
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:45 am
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work 1 (Objective), 11:45 am – 12:30 pm
- Printing Craft Practice 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 10:30 am (1st Set), 11:00 am – 12:00 noon (2nd Set)
- Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:00 am (1st Set), 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Carpentry and Joinery 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Upholstery 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Machine Woodworking 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:40 pm (1st Set), 1:00 pm – 4:10 pm (2nd Set)
- Office Practice 2 (Essay), 3:30 pm. – 5:40 pm.
- Office Practice 1 (Obiective), 5:40 pm. – 6:40 pm
Monday, 6th May, 2024
- Technical Drawing 3 (Sketches, Building and Mechanical Drawing), 9:30 am – 12:15 pm
- Foods and Nutrition 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
- Foods and Nutrition 1 (Objective), 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Tuesday, 7th May, 2024
- Woodwork 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (1st Set), 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (2nd Set)
Wednesday, 8th May, 2024
- Computer Studies 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Computer Studies 1 (Objective), 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Thursday, 9th May, 2024
- Catering Craft Practice 3 (Alternative to Practical Work), 9:30 am – 10:10 am
- Cosmetology 3 (Alternative to Practical Work), 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- GSM Phone Maintenance and Repair 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:05 am
- GSM Phone Maintenance and Repair 1 (Objective), 11:05 am – 11:50 am
- Mining 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:35 am
- Mining 1 (Objective), 11:35 am – 12:15 pm
- Salesmanship 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Salesmanship 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:20 pm
- Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Garment Making 3 (Alternative to Practical Work), 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
- Bookkeeping 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Bookkeeping 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:20 pm
- Store Keeping 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Store Keeping 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:20 pm
- Auto Electrical Works 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Auto Electrical Works 1 (Objective), 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
- Upholstery 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Upholstery 1 (Objective), 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 1 (Objective), 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
- Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 1 (Objective), 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Friday, 10th May, 2024
- Physical Education 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:50 am
- Physical Education 1 (Objective), 10:50 am – 11:40 am
Monday, 13th May, 2024 to Friday, 7th June, 2024
- Arabic 3 (Oral), French 3 (Oral), Physical Education 3 (Performance Test), Clothing and Textiles 3 (Practical), Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical), Home Management 3 (Practical), Music 3B (Performance Test) — Dates and times for each paper will be arranged by the Council.
Monday, 13th May, 2024
- Health Education/Health Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work), 9:30 am – 11:15 am
- Basic Electricity 2 (Essay), 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
- Basic Electricity 1 (Objective), 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Arabic 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Arabic 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm
Tuesday, 14th May, 2024
- Music 3A (Aural), 9:30 am – 10:15 am
- Agricultural Science 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:00 am (1st Set), 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Hausa 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Hausa 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Igbo 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Igbo 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Yoruba 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Yoruba 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Edo 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Edo 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Efik 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Efik 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Ibibio 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Ibibio 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 15th May, 2024
- English Language 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- English Language 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- English Language 3 (Test of Orals), 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Thursday, 16th May, 2024
- Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative A), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Building Construction 2 (Essay), 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
- Building Construction 1 (Objective), 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
- Agricultural Science 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:10 pm
- Agricultural Science 1 (Objective), 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday, 17th May, 2024
- Literature-In-English 2 (Prose), 9:30 am – 10:45 am
- Literature-In-English 1 (Objective), 10:45 am – 11:45 am
- Clothing and Textiles 2 (Essay), 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
- Clothing and Textiles 1 (Objective), 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Monday, 20th May, 2024
- Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 12:00 noon
- Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 1 (Objective), 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 21st May, 2024
- Financial Accounting 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 12:00 noon
- Financial Accounting 1 (Objective), 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
- Physics 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- Physics 1 (Objective), 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Wednesday, 22nd May, 2024
- Chemistry 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Chemistry 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Music 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Music 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday, 23rd May, 2024
- Biology 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:10 am
- Biology 1 (Objective), 11:10 am – 12:00 noon
- Metalwork 2 (Essay), 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- Metalwork 1 (Objective), 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Friday, 24th May, 2024
- Biology 3 (Practical) (Alternative A), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Literature-In-English 3 (Drama & Poetry), 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Monday, 27th May, 2024
- Basic Electronics 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (1st Set), 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Home Management 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Home Management 1 (Objective), 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, 28th May, 2024
- Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative A), 9:30 am – 12:15 pm (1st Set), 12:45 pm – 3:30 pm (2nd Set)
- Building Construction 3 (Building Drawing and Essay), 12:45 pm – 3:15 pm
- History 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- History 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 29th May, 2024
- Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:00 am (1st Set), 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Fisheries (Alternative B) 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:00 am (1st Set), 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Radio, Television and Electronic Works 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Auto Mechanical Work 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:00 noon (1st Set), 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (1st Set), 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Furniture Making 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (1st Set), 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Painting and Decorating 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (1st Set), 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:40 pm (1st Set), 1:00 pm – 4:10 pm (2nd Set)
- Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 1:30 pm (1st Set), 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Dyeing and Bleaching 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 2:00 pm (1st Set), 2:15 pm – 6:45 pm (2nd Set)
Thursday, 30th May, 2024
- General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 12:00 noon
- General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 1 (Objective), 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Friday, 31st May, 2024
- Geography 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Geography 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Geography 3 (Practical and Physical Geography), 3:30 pm – 5:20 pm
Monday, 3rd June, 2024
- Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative B), 9:30 am – 12:15 pm (1st Set), 12:40 pm – 3:25 pm (2nd Set)
- Computer Studies 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:40 pm – 2:40 pm (2nd Set)
- Insurance 2 (Essay), 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
- Insurance 1 (Objective), 4:30 pm – 5:20 pm
Tuesday, 4th June, 2024
- Economics 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Economics 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- French 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
- French 1 (Objective), 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Wednesday, 5th June, 2024
- Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Islamic Studies 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Islamic Studies 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:20 pm
- Auto Mechanics 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- Auto Mechanics 1 (Objective), 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Thursday, 6th June, 2024
- Government 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Government 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Basic Electronics 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Basic Electronics 1 (Objective), 10:30 am – 11:30 am
- Marketing 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Marketing 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm
Friday, 7th June, 2024
- Civic Education 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Civic Education 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Monday, 10th June, 2024
- Metalwork 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:40 pm (1st Set), 1:00 pm – 4:10 pm (2nd Set)
Tuesday, 11th June, 2024
- Commerce 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Commerce 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:20 pm
- Visual Art 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Visual Art 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm
Thursday, 13th June, 2024
- Basic Electricity 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (1st Set), 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Visual Art 3A (Drawing), 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday, 14th June, 2024
- Health Education/Health Science 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- Health Education/Health Science 1 (Objective), 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
- Auto Mechanics 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Technical Drawing 2 (Essay), 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm
- Technical Drawing 1 (Objective), 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Monday, 17th June, 2024
- Public Holiday – Eid-al-Adha
Tuesday, 18th June, 2024
- Public Holiday – Eid-al-Adha
Wednesday, 19th June, 2024
- Public Holiday – Eid-al-Adha
Thursday, 20th June, 2024
- Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative B), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (2nd Set)
- Visual Art 3B (Creative Design), 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Monday, 24th June, 2024
- Woodwork 2 (Essay and Design), 2:00 pm – 4:20 pm
- Woodwork 1 (Objective), 4:20 pm – 5:00 pm
Important Notes
- Discrepancy in Timing Between Question Paper and Timetable:
- If there is a difference in the duration indicated on the question paper compared to the timetable, the time specified on the question paper should be followed.
- Distribution of Question Papers Prior to Exam Dates:
- Visual Art:
- Paper 3A: Instructions will be provided to schools two weeks before the examination date.
- Paper 3B: Question papers will be distributed to candidates two weeks prior to the exam.
- Paper 3C: Candidates are required to complete their projects within six months of the examination year. The submission deadline for art pieces will be communicated by the Council.
- Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 3 (Practical):
- Question papers will be issued to candidates three days before the examination.
- Project Work Papers:
- Question papers for project work in Painting & Decorating, Dyeing & Bleaching, and Leather Goods Manufacturing & Repair will be sent to candidates two weeks before the exam. Schools will inform candidates of the exact delivery dates.
- Visual Art:
- Additional Time for Candidates with Special Needs (Blind, Deaf, and Mute):
- Candidates with special needs are entitled to one and a half times the duration allotted to other candidates.
Navigating Through the Timetable
- Begin Early: With the timetable in hand, starting your revision early cannot be overstressed. Early preparation allows for a thorough understanding of each subject, reducing pre-exam stress.
- Plan Your Study: Use the timetable to create a study schedule that covers all subjects adequately. Pay special attention to subjects you find challenging.
- Practice and More Practice: Past papers, practical exercises, and sample questions are invaluable in preparing for the WASSCE. They familiarize you with the exam format and question styles.
Concluding Thoughts
As you embark on this rigorous journey, remember that success in the WASSCE is a combination of disciplined study, strategic planning, and a positive mindset. The release of the WAEC timetable is your cue to begin a focused and structured preparation. Embrace this period with determination and confidence, and you will navigate through the exams with flying colours.
To all candidates: your future is bright, and your efforts will surely pave the way for outstanding achievements. Let the WAEC timetable be your guide to a successful examination experience.
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