Important facts about 2020 WASSCE and most recent updated timetable

THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

The West African Examination Council has released the official timetable for this year's examination.

Here are some facts you should know about the exam:

1. 1,549,463 students will write the exam in 19,129 centres nationwide.

2. The examination will start on Monday, August 17, 2020.

3. It will end on Saturday, September 12, 2020.

4. Mathematics exam will hold on Monday, August 17, 2020.

5. English Language exam is scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2020.

6. COVID-19 protocols in place include handwashing facilities, temperature checks, physical distancing, etc.

7. Candidates with special needs will be given one and half time more than other candidates.

WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION FOR SCHOOL CANDIDATES, 2020

FINAL INTERNATIONAL TIMETABLE (UPDATED WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2020)

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Notes

1. The difference in Time on Question Paper and Timetable Where the duration indicated on the question paper differs from that on the timetable, the one on the question paper should be

followed. 

2. Question Papers to be Given Out in Advance of the Dates They Are to be Taken

Visual Art 3

Paper 3A – Instructions will be given to schools two weeks before the paper is due to be taken.

Paper 3B - Question paper will be given to candidates two weeks before it is due to be taken.

Paper 3C -Candidates will be required to execute their projects within six months of the examination year. The period of submission of art pieces will be communicated to schools by the Council.

General Knowledge-In-Art Paper 3

The question paper for General Knowledge-In-Art 3 will be given to candidates two weeks before the paper is due to be taken.

Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 3 (Practical)

The Question paper will be given to candidates three days before the paper is due to be taken.

Project Work Papers

The question papers for project work for Basketry, Graphic Design, Leatherwork, Ceramics, Sculpture, Picture Making, Textiles, Jewellery, Painting& Decorating, Dyeing & Bleaching and Leather Goods Manufacturing& Repair will be forwarded to candidates two weeks in advance of the examination. The exact date for the delivery of question papers to candidates will be communicated to them through their schools.

3.      Extra Time for Blind, Deaf and Dumb Candidates

       Blind, deaf and dumb candidates should be allowed one and half times the time allotted to other candidates.