BREAKING: WAEC Releases 2026 WASSCE Timetable (Details)

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released details of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) timetable, giving candidates a guide for the upcoming exams.

Exam Dates Confirmed

Available information shows that the 2026 WASSCE for school candidates is expected to run between April and June 2026, following the traditional WAEC schedule. (Wace 2026)

Some reports also indicate that preparations and provisional schedules have already been shared to help schools and candidates plan ahead. (Segio Online Services Ltd)

What The Timetable Contains

The WAEC timetable includes:

• Subject names and paper codes
• Exam dates and time schedules
• Duration for each paper
• Instructions for candidates

Candidates are advised to carefully review the timetable to avoid missing any paper and to plan their study schedule effectively.

Private Candidates Timetable Already Released

WAEC had earlier released the timetable for private candidates (1st series), which:

• Started January 28, 2026
• Ended February 2026 (Myschool)

This forms part of the broader WASSCE calendar for the year.

The timetable was published on WAEC’s X page on Monday.

According to the timetable, the examination will commence Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and end on Friday, June 19, 2026.