The West African Examinations Council, WAEC timetable for the May/June examinations (for school candidates) 2026 is now available. Therefore, all candidates who want to participate in the senior secondary certificate examination should check the timetable below. I have also provided the timetable PDF in this article.
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates indicates that the WAEC exams start on Thursday, April 21, 2026, and end on Friday, June 19, 2026 (For candidates in the Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone). English Language will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, while General Mathematics will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. All candidates are enjoined to start preparing immediately for the exam.
The timetable is available below. This is for Nigerians only whose candidates will write WASSCE. Also, you can read how to pass WAEC in one sitting.
* Available to candidates in Ghana only
** Available to candidates in Nigeria only
*** Available to candidates in The Gambia and Sierra Leone only
**** Available to candidates in Liberia only
Important Notes:
1. Difference in Time on Question Paper and Timetable
Where the duration indicated on the question paper differs from 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
(1) 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.
(2) Project Work Papers
The question papers for project work for Basketry, Graphic Design, Leatherwork, Ceramics, Sculpture, Picture Making, Textiles, and Jewellery 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 a half times the time allotted to other candidates.
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