The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced an extension for the registration period of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, First Series.
Originally set for Monday, January 6, 2025, the new deadline is now Monday, January 20, 2025.
WAEC, through a statement on its official X account, confirmed that this extension will offer additional time for prospective candidates to complete their registration.
The updated timeline on WAEC’s website indicates that candidates now have until January 20, 2025, to generate their Personal Identification Numbers (PINs).
Moreover, the final step of completing biometrics capture and finishing online registration must be done by Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
The WASSCE for Private Candidates, also known as the General Certificate Examination (GCE) or WAEC GCE, is aimed at students registering individually outside of schools or institutions.
