The much-anticipated written component of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination commenced today with 461,640 candidates from senior high and technical schools across Ghana, marking a crucial milestone for students who have spent years preparing for this defining moment in their academic journey.
This year’s examination represents the culmination of months of intensive preparation for candidates from both public and private senior high schools nationwide.
The written papers follow the practical examinations that began earlier in August, with the entire examination period scheduled to run through September.
According to the GES, the 2025 WASSCE will commence on Monday, 4th August 2025, and conclude on Friday, 19th September 2025.
This seven-week period provides ample time for the completion of all scheduled subjects, including theory, practical, and oral components.
The extended timeframe allows for proper assessment across all subject areas while ensuring adequate time for both candidates and supervisors to complete each component thoroughly.
The Ghana Education Service has maintained its commitment to providing a comprehensive evaluation system that tests students across multiple disciplines.
The examination covers core subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies, alongside elective subjects chosen based on students’ academic tracks and career aspirations.
For the 461,640 registered candidates, today marks the beginning of written assessments that will determine their eligibility for tertiary education and future career paths.
These numbers reflect a significant participation rate, demonstrating Ghana’s continued emphasis on secondary education completion and the value placed on formal certification by students and families nationwide.
The West African Examinations Council has implemented robust measures to ensure examination integrity and fair assessment practices.
Supervisors have been deployed across examination centers nationwide, with strict protocols governing conduct during the examination period.
The council’s emphasis on maintaining high standards reflects the examination’s importance as a gateway to higher education opportunities.
Students have been advised to arrive at examination centers early and come prepared with all necessary materials, including writing implements, mathematical instruments where required, and proper identification.
The examination atmosphere requires discipline and focus as candidates demonstrate knowledge acquired over their senior high school years.
The WASSCE serves as both a national assessment tool and a regional qualification recognized across West Africa.
Success in these examinations opens doors to universities across Ghana and the broader West African region, making today’s commencement particularly significant for candidates and their families.
As written papers begin today, students across Ghana are putting their preparation to the test, with results expected to be released in the coming months to determine their next academic steps.
Story Written By Prince Asante Kwarteng | Kobby Kyei News
