Also known as: BECE · 2026 BECE · 2025 BECE · 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination · 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination · B.E.C.E · 2027 BECE · BECE 2026
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Thousands of Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates across Ghana will step out of examination halls into a moment that feels almost suspended in time, carrying more than any question paper could ever measure. …
After the final paper: Remembering the child, not just the candidateThe Ghanaian Times
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and the United Party have extended goodwill messages to candidates writing the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), urging them to approach the papers with confidence, discipline and integrity. …
GNAT, United Party urge integrity as BECE beginsJoy Online
The 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is progressing smoothly across the Old Tafo Municipality, with authorities reporting high discipline, minimal absenteeism, and zero cases of malpractice so far. …
BECE 2026 progressing smoothly in Old Tafo MunicipalityJoy Online
… The calendar covers Kindergarten, Primary and Junior High Schools and outlines reopening dates, vacations, mid-term breaks and the schedule for the 2027 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). …
GES releases 2026/27 academic calendar; BECE set for May 2027Business & Financial Times
By Samuel SAM The Northern Regional Education Directorate has reiterated its unwavering commitment to combating examination malpractice throughout this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) across the region. …
N/R Educational Directorate commits to combating examination malpracticeJoy Online
Four candidates have been caught engaging in examination malpractice on day three of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (B.E.C.E), after officials of the West African Examinations Council (W.A.E.C) uncovered separate cases of cheating during the Integrated Science p …
Twins among four nabbed for BECE exam malpractice during Science paperJoy Online
The Ministry of Education has renewed its warning against examination malpractice in the ongoing 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), following reports of misconduct on the first day of the nationwide exercise. …
Education Ministry warns against malpractices as 2026 BECE records early offencesThe Chronicle
Six pregnant girls are among the 1,640 registered candidates who are writing the ongoing 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Anloga District of the Volta Region. …
Nine pregnant girls write BECE in Volta RegionJoy Online
More than 1,500 pens, rulers and other educational materials have been distributed to candidates writing the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Nkoranza South Municipality, in a support initiative by the Manuel Life Foundation, led by its CEO, Emmanuel Owu …
Manuel Life Foundation distributes over 1,500 exam materials to BECE candidates in Nkoranza SouthJoy Online
The Ahafo Regional Minister, Charity Gardiner, has taken personal charge of the region’s efforts to redeem its image as the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) commences. …
Ahafo Regional Minister leads high-stakes crusade against exam malpracticeThe West African Examinations Council has released provisional 2026 BECE results, with 496 candidates' subject results cancelled and 105 candidates' entire results cancelled following investigations into examination irregularities; a further 2,722 candidates' results from 229 schools have been withheld for scrutiny.
31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The West African Examinations Council has released provisional 2026 BECE results, with 496 candidates' subject results cancelled and 105 candidates' entire results cancelled following investigations into examination irregularities; a further 2,722 candidates' results from 229 schools have been withheld for scrutiny.
31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The West African Examinations Council has released provisional results for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination, cancelling the subject results of 496 candidates and the entire results of 105 candidates. Withheld results for 2,722 candidates from 229 schools will be reviewed, with outcomes expected by August 31, 2026.
31 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The West African Examinations Council has released provisional results for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination via eresults.waecgh.org, where candidates can check scores using a PIN purchased through official channels. WAEC has warned candidates against fraudsters claiming to upgrade results for a fee.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The West African Examinations Council has cancelled the results of 601 candidates who sat the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination after confirming their involvement in examination malpractice, with investigations uncovering irregularities during exam conduct and script marking. Additionally, 167 candidates had subject or full results withheld, while results for 2,722 candidates from 229 schools were withheld pending further scrutiny by August 31, 2026.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The West African Examinations Council has withheld the results of 2,722 candidates from 229 schools in a subject over suspected examination malpractice, pending investigations to be completed by August 31, 2026. WAEC has also cancelled the subject results of 496 candidates and entire results of 105 candidates found to have engaged in examination irregularities.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The West African Examinations Council released provisional results for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination, with 620,243 candidates from 20,789 schools having registered. WAEC sanctioned candidates for examination irregularities, canceling entire results for 105 candidates and subject results for 496 others, while results for 2,722 candidates from 229 schools were withheld pending investigation.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Abuakwa South Municipal Director of Education credits the Kingsley Science and Maths Quiz and Kingsley Spelling Challenge, introduced six years ago, with driving academic improvements and pupil confidence in the municipality. Pupils who excelled in previous competitions have gained admission to top senior high schools and continue to perform well.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has approved and released the 2026/2027 academic calendar for all basic schools, setting out reopening dates, vacation periods, mid-term breaks, and the BECE timetable. The first term begins on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and runs for 15 weeks before closing on Thursday, December 17, 2026, with a two-day mid-term break scheduled for 5 and 6 November 2026.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced that the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results are expected to be released by July 31, allowing the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) process to proceed. The minister said WAEC is responsible for releasing the results and that he would not interfere with the assessment body's work.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has announced that 2026 BECE candidates will select their preferred Senior High Schools and second-cycle institutions from July 20 to August 7, 2026, as part of the Computerised School Selection and Placement System. The GES will conduct training for education officials from July 15 to July 28, 2026, to ensure a smooth and transparent exercise.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
PrepMaster, a Ghanaian education technology platform powered by CashPlanet Ltd, has launched to make exam and visa interview preparation more accessible and affordable, combining web, WhatsApp and offline learning tools to help students prepare for exams including BECE and WASSCE, as well as nursing and midwifery licensing examinations and English proficiency tests, while addressing limited internet access and high data costs by enabling offline practice.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has stated that a widely circulated notice claiming the 2026 school selection exercise for BECE candidates will begin on June 15, 2026 is false and did not originate from GES. The Service cautioned the public against submitting personal information or engaging with the fake announcement, warning that such misinformation could expose people to fraud and exploitation.
17 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Education observers encourage Junior High School graduates in Ghana to use the waiting period between BECE and SHS productively by exploring career options, building digital skills, developing reading habits, learning practical skills, and engaging in conversations about their future. Experts also advise students to look beyond traditional Science and General Arts programmes and explore other available options including Visual Arts, Business, Technical and Vocational Education, and Home Economics.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has dismissed as false a widely circulated notice falsely claiming the 2026 BECE school selection exercise commenced on June 15, and urged the public to disregard the misinformation and rely only on official government channels for education announcements.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced plans to review the Basic Education Certificate Examination timetable, extending it from a Monday-to-Friday schedule to begin Wednesday and end the following Wednesday, to reduce stress on candidates and allow longer intervals between papers with weekend breaks.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Education Minister announced that the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will be extended from five days to eight days, beginning on a Wednesday and ending the following Wednesday, to reduce pressure on candidates and provide more preparation time between papers.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced the government is extending the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) from five days to eight days, beginning on a Wednesday and ending the following Wednesday, to reduce pressure on candidates and provide more preparation time between papers.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A School Improvement Support Officer in Greater Accra's Ningo-Prampram district has raised concerns that the lack of basic educational infrastructure, learning materials, and electricity in schools including Good Shepherd Anglican Primary and JHS is contributing to poor student attendance and declining academic performance. The affected school lacks adequate classrooms, electricity, desks, and teaching staff, with Primary Five and Six pupils combined into a single classroom due to teacher shortages.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Examination malpractices continue to plague Ghana's Basic Education Certificate Examination over a decade and a half, with misconduct shifting from students to teachers and officials, despite deterrent measures by WAEC and GES including paper cancellations and prosecutions. Technology, including mobile phones and artificial intelligence, appears to be outpacing enforcement efforts.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Chalom Hights hosted its ElevateHer Mentorship Programme for female students preparing for the Basic Education Certificate Examination at Ashiaman Gbitsele, offering guidance on academic excellence, confidence, discipline, and resilience. The initiative aims to empower young girls by helping them overcome examination pressure and believe in their potential regardless of background.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Ghana Education Service has assured qualified 2026 BECE candidates of placement into Senior High and Technical Schools, dismissing media reports that about 72,000 students could miss out, and said adequate infrastructure and facilities are available nationwide for admissions when schools reopen in September 2026.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has assured all Junior High School graduates they will be placed in Senior High and Technical Schools, with freshers expected to arrive on September 18, 2026. GES dismissed recent media reports claiming approximately 72,000 students might not secure placement as "speculative," reaffirming that infrastructure and facilities are adequate to accommodate all eligible students.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has urged the public to report cases of examination malpractice using dedicated hotlines (020-1360-789 for calls/SMS, 020-1360-786 for WhatsApp), saying the hotlines have been helpful in combating the problem during assessments including BECE and WASSCE.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Students at Bechem School for the Deaf and Blind in the Ahafo region are appealing to government and corporate Ghana for an alternative power supply, stating that frequent electricity outages prevent them from communicating via sign language and gestures and restrict safe movement on campus. The school is requesting a high-capacity generator or solar energy systems, and also faces other challenges including a broken school bus.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The West African Examinations Council has confirmed the arrest of 43 teachers involved in examination malpractice during the Basic Education Certificate Examination. No students have been arrested; their statements are taken for investigation before final decisions are made.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Eastern Region recorded 82 pregnant candidates and 40 lactating mothers in this year's Basic Education Certificate Examination, sparking concerns among education stakeholders over teenage pregnancy among school-going girls, though the number of pregnancies decreased from 104 last year.
12 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ayawaso East Municipal Education Director says the municipality is aiming for a 100 per cent pass rate in this year's BECE, an improvement over last year's 92.3 per cent. Of 1,176 registered candidates from 32 schools, eight were absent; the municipality recorded no examination malpractices.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The MP for Effia has called on education authorities to reverse the decision preventing Basic Education Certificate Examination candidates from using calculators in Mathematics, Science, and ICT. He also recommended subject merger and realignment to reduce academic burden on students.
8 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Member of Parliament for Suame John Darko has donated mathematical sets to 3,255 candidates preparing for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination in the constituency, as part of his commitment to equipping students with essential tools for examination success.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa Education Watch and other stakeholders have raised concerns about Ghana's Basic Education Certificate Examination requiring young learners to sit ten subjects within five days, arguing the system prioritizes memorization and examination endurance over creativity, collaboration, and emotional well-being, and contributes to anxiety and burnout among learners aged 13 to 16.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →