The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a new opportunity for candidates to retake their West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) papers. The resit exams, known as WASSCE PC1, will take place between January and February 2025, giving students who need a second chance the opportunity to improve their results.
John Kapi, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, made the announcement on Sunday during an interview on Ghana’s JoyNews AM Show. He emphasized that this initiative aims to help students address shortcomings in their results without having to wait an entire year for the next examination cycle.
“Students who access their results now and realize they need to resit one or two papers have until 8th January 2025 to register online through our website or at WAEC-accredited internet cafés,” Kapi said. He further disclosed that the resit exams will commence on 24th January 2025 and conclude on 15th February 2025.
Kapi clarified that even students whose results have been canceled for reasons other than malpractice are eligible to take part in the resit exams. However, he noted that those banned for malpractice will not be allowed to register for this opportunity.
The introduction of resit exams is expected to benefit thousands of students across the West African region who may have struggled in one or two subjects. For many, this provides a quicker path to improving their academic standing, especially for those seeking immediate opportunities in higher education or employment.
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WAEC’s decision has been widely welcomed by stakeholders in education. A teacher in Accra, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, described it as “a game-changer” for students who narrowly missed passing grades. “This will reduce the stress and anxiety students face when they know they must wait a whole year to retake failed exams. It’s a proactive move by WAEC,” the teacher said.
Parents have also expressed relief at the new system. “It’s very encouraging to know my child can retake a failed subject in just a few months instead of waiting for the next year’s exams,” said Ama Mensah, a mother of two in Ghana.
WAEC has assured the public that the registration process is straightforward and that candidates can visit their official website or approved internet cafés to complete it. They have also promised to release detailed information about the timetable and other logistics in the coming weeks.
The resit exams will help students in the region, particularly those aiming for timely progression in their education. By offering a quicker turnaround, WAEC is ensuring that candidates who struggle in their initial attempts are not left behind.
Candidates are advised to register early and prepare adequately for the resit exams.