Also known as: WASSCE · 2027 edition of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination
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The Chronicle
… However, candidates currently writing the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will be allowed access to sit for their examinations under strict security arrangements and supervision by relevant security agencies and community stakeholders. …
Edo Govt Shuts Three Schools in Akoko-Edo Over Security ThreatsJoy Online
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in the Ashanti Region has threatened to boycott the English Language West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) set for today, June 10, 2026, and embark on protests if a colleague, Eric Buernortey Apaflo, currentl …
GNAT threatens WASSCE boycott over detained Nyinahin SHS teacherJoy Online
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in the Ashanti Region has threatened to boycott the English Language West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) set for today, June 10, 2026, and embark on protests if a colleague, Eric Buernortey Apaflo, currentl …
GNAT threatens WASSCE boycott over detained Nyinahin SHS teacherJoy Online
… nister for Education Haruna Iddrisu announced the development during a surprise visit to Aburi Girls’ Senior High School, where he was joined by the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to assess the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination …
World Bank set to approve US$300m for expansion of Ghana’s school infrastructureJoy Online
… nister for Education Haruna Iddrisu announced the development during a surprise visit to Aburi Girls’ Senior High School, where he was joined by the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to assess the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination …
World Bank set to approve US$300m for expansion of Ghana’s school infrastructureJoy Online
… Students Association (KAPSA), popularly known as Akunini Global, has thrown its support behind the management of Kumasi Academy and the Ghana Education Service (GES) over measures adopted to safeguard the integrity of the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination …
Old students’ association breaks silence over Kumasi Academy arson threatsDaily Guide
Samson Anawine Atogembero in an interview with the media Four candidates of Kumasi Academy (KUMACA) writing this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have been arrested for allegedly threatening to burn down the school over what they described as unf …
4 Kumasi Academy Students Arrested Over Arson ThreatsJoy Online
… Thomas Aquinas SHS have expressed concerns about the level of difficulty of this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Core Mathematics paper. …
Students struggle with word problems in 2026 WASSCE Core MathematicsThe Chronicle
… The report revealed how final-year students were allegedly compelled to pay between GH¢4,000 and GH¢4,500 to sit for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), in addition to other charges, including examination and hostel fees. …
Editorial: GES Investigation Of Terchire SHS Alleged Extortion Deserves CommendationJoy Online
Four students of Kumasi Academy (KUMACA) sitting the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have been arrested by police over alleged threats to set the school on fire after completing their exams. …
Four Kumasi Academy WASSCE candidates arrested over threats to burn schoolThe Edo State Government has ordered the closure of Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School, and Makeke Secondary School in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area following intelligence reports of credible security threats. WASSCE candidates at the schools will be allowed to sit for examinations under strict security arrangements.
11 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Edo State Government has ordered the closure of Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School, and Makeke Secondary School in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area following intelligence reports of credible security threats. WASSCE candidates at the schools will be allowed to sit for examinations under strict security arrangements.
11 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana National Association of Teachers in Ashanti Region has threatened to boycott the English Language WASSCE scheduled for June 10, 2026, and stage protests unless Eric Buernortey Apaflo, a hostel caretaker at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School currently in police custody, is granted bail. GNAT says the teacher has been detained since an incident involving a final-year female student and alleges an "order from above" has prevented his release, calling for immediate intervention and due process.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Association of Teachers in Ashanti Region has threatened to boycott the English Language WASSCE scheduled for June 10, 2026, and stage protests if Eric Buernortey Apaflo, a hostel caretaker at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School detained in police custody following an incident with a final-year female student, is not released. GNAT is calling for bail to be granted and urging education officials to ensure due process is followed.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank is expected to approve a US$300 million facility on June 16 to support the expansion of educational infrastructure across Ghana, with plans to upgrade 50 senior high schools by converting 30 Category C schools to Category B status and 20 Category B schools to Category A.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank is expected to approve a US$300 million facility on June 16 to support expansion of educational infrastructure across Ghana, with plans to upgrade 50 senior high schools by converting 30 Category C schools to Category B status and 20 Category B schools to Category A.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Academy Past Students Association has expressed support for the school's management and Ghana Education Service measures to safeguard WASSCE integrity, following police involvement and the arrest of four final-year students over alleged threats to school property. The alumni body stressed that while differing opinions on disciplinary arrangements may exist, threats of violence are unjustifiable.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Four WASSCE candidates at Kumasi Academy were arrested by Asokore Police Command for allegedly threatening to burn down the school over a "quarantine" arrangement that isolated them in separate classrooms during examinations. School authorities said the students were quarantined due to repeated indiscipline, though some parents claim the isolation causes undue psychological pressure.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Students from Accra SHS and St. Thomas Aquinas SHS found this year's WASSCE Core Mathematics paper challenging, citing numerous word problems involving real-life applications, financial mathematics, and linear equations. The West African Examinations Council's 2025 report noted that over 50 per cent of candidates failed the Mathematics paper, with many struggling to translate word problems into mathematical expressions and solve application-based questions.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chronicle reported allegations of extortion and excessive fee collections at Terchire Senior High School in the Tano North Municipality, where final-year students were allegedly required to pay between GH¢4,000 and GH¢4,500 for WASSCE examination access. The Ghana Education Service has established a Committee of Enquiry to investigate the claims, with a report deadline of June 5, 2026.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Four Kumasi Academy candidates sitting the 2026 WASSCE have been arrested over alleged threats to set the school on fire after completing their exams, following the school's controversial "quarantine" arrangement that separated them from other candidates during the examination period due to previous breaches of internal regulations. The measure has sparked concern among parents who describe it as psychologically distressing, while school and education officials defend it as necessary to protect examination integrity.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tema West Municipal Chief Executive toured WASSCE examination centres at two senior high schools to monitor conduct and encourage candidates to avoid malpractice and uphold integrity during the examination exercise.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has released the 2026/2027 academic calendar for Single Track and Transitional Senior High Schools, detailing reopening dates, vacation periods, and examination timelines to guide administrators, teachers, students and parents.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Parents of final-year students at Terchire Senior High School in Ahafo Region have complained to The Chronicle that school management and the PTA are exploiting students through exorbitant PTA fees (GH¢800) and WASSCE registration charges (GH¢4,000 for General Arts and Business students), and have called for a probe into the activities of school administrators over three years.
29 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Headmistress of Nkawie Senior High Technical School says persistent power outages ("dumsor") with no alternative source leave students and staff exposed to security threats, including an instance when students were attacked by armed robbers during a night arrival amid a blackout. An old student donated a mini generator to help, and the school is appealing for more support from alumni and philanthropists.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A 2026 WASSCE candidate at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Senior High School died on the second day of examinations after a short illness. School management said 1,022 candidates are sitting the exam, and that counselling support is being offered to students as examinations continue.
15 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →
More than 25,000 candidates from 30 public senior high schools in Ghana's Northern Region have begun the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, running from 7 April to 15 June, with exams held at 31 centres across the region. The Regional Education Director urged students to approach the exams with confidence and integrity, warning against examination malpractice.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Senior High School in Kumasi has confirmed the death of one candidate following a brief illness during the West African Senior School Certificate Examination. The school is providing support to remaining candidates, and reported that 1,022 of its candidates are sitting for this year's WASSCE, with examination conduct described as smooth so far.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Final-year SHS students across Ghana have begun the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, with 509,862 candidates (225,274 males and 284,588 females) expected to sit nationwide. This marks the first simultaneous Oral English exercise across all WAEC member countries and the full return to the May–June academic calendar after COVID-19 disruptions.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Education Service has issued a warning to teachers, invigilators, and school heads against exam malpractice ahead of the 2026 WASSCE starting Tuesday, with more than 500,000 candidates expected to sit. The Director-General said stricter monitoring measures are in place and that offenders from last year have been banned and some are facing prosecution.
12 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 →
Final-year SHS students across Ghana and West Africa begin the 2026 WASSCE on Wednesday, May 13, with Oral English as the first subject. Oral English will be written simultaneously across all West African Examinations Council member countries for the first time, marking the return to the traditional May–June examination calendar.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, former Education Minister, attributes the 2025 WASSCE results decline to the absence of a clear and structured education formula, arguing that sustained improvement requires a deliberate approach supported by data and consistent execution. He notes that during his tenure, WAEC reports were reviewed annually to identify learning gaps and guide targeted teacher training.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A rainstorm on April 28 tore off sections of the E-block roof at Volo Community Day Senior High School in the Volta Region, exposing classrooms and flooding offices. The school, which serves as an examination centre for neighbouring communities, faces potential disruption to scheduled BECE and WASSCE exams if repairs are not undertaken urgently.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Prestea Huni-Valley, Robert Wisdom Cudjoe, disbursed GH¢3,000 each to 74 tertiary students in the constituency to support their academic pursuits, including tuition, accommodation, books and learning materials.
28 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Akuapem North MP Sammy Awuku has called on President Mahama and the Minister of Energy and Green Transition to urgently address unstable power supply across the country, warning that frequent outages are disrupting student preparation ahead of WASSCE (beginning April 21, 2026) and BECE (beginning May 4, 2026) examinations. He noted the situation affects not only students and parents but also businesses and small-scale workers.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Akuapim North MP Sammi Awuku has called on President Mahama and the Energy Minister to urgently address recurring power supply challenges, warning that the intermittent electricity is disrupting revision and creating anxiety among students preparing for WASSCE and BECE examinations.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →