WAEC latest news today - Frequently Asked Questions About WAEC

Get access to all the relevant answers and latest news to questions regarding the waec examination. Today I will walk you through all you have to know about West Africa Examination Council(WAEC).

Which day will the waec examination start?

The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) for school candidates will start on Monday 9th, May 2022, and ends on Tuesday 28th, June 2022.

When will waec release the 2022 results?

The maximum time for waec results to be released is 90days or three months. That means waec results for 2022 will be released on Wednesday 28th, September 2022. Although the West Africa Examination Council is working to reduce the formal period, the time limit remains the same.

How much is waec scratch card?

WAEC scratch for checking results cost 1500 for Nigerian naira, 27 Ghanaian cedis,44849 Sierra Leonean leonele, 550 Liberian dollars,195 Gambian dalasis. It might sometimes vary from different retailers' shops.

Where can I buy waec scratch card?

The best place to buy scratch cards is waec zonal offices. you can still buy from online retail shops like jumia, E-pinmall, paytellar, remita, etc. You can choose the one that is best for you.

How many times can I check my waec results?

You can check your waec result up to 5 maximum times. If you have existed this number of times, you may need to buy another scratch for further checking.

Can I use one scratch card to check more than one waec result?

No. One scratch card or e-pin is meant to check only one result. If you want to check another result, you will have to buy a new scratch card.

Can I use waec scratch card for more than one year?

Yes. You can continue to use one scratch card for more than one year as long as you have not exceeded the maximum number of times per scratch card.

What is the difference between waec e-pin and scratch card?

Waec e-pin and scratch card are used to check waec results. The only difference between them is waec e-pin only contains a set number of codes which ranges from 10-to 12 while the waec scratch card contains all the candidate's information like Surname, Name, Middle name, profile, and examination number plus the main pin to check the result.

Is it possible to change the name or date of birth on my waec certificate?

No. It is not possible to change one's name or date of birth after the waec certificate is released. You can only do that during your registration or when the examination is still commencing.

What is waec for school candidates?

Waec for school candidates is the examination that is written during the summer season(from May - to June or probably July) and it is conducted for the SSS3 and SSS2 students for their final examination in secondary school.

What is waec for private candidates

Waec for private candidates also known as GCE is the examination that is conducted for those that want to re-sit for their examination without waiting for another year to join for school candidate. The examination is of two types; waec for private candidates first series and waec private candidates second series. The first series is conducted in January/February while the second series is done in October /November.

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