2024 WAEC GCE Examination Timetable: Dates, Subjects and Key Information


The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) has unveiled its official timetable for the 2024 First Series of the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE), popularly known as WAEC GCE. Slated to commence on January 31 and wrap up on February 17, the exam covers an extensive range of subjects. Key details such as dates, subjects, and session times are provided. Candidates and educators are strongly advised to consult the PDF version for precise planning.

WAEC GCE Timetable

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has formally disseminated the official timetable for the forthcoming 2024 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) First Series, ubiquitously known as WAEC GCE. This academic discourse aims to furnish examinees with essential details concerning the examination schedule, thereby facilitating effective preparation strategies.

WAEC GCE Exam Date

According to the information encapsulated in the 2024 WAEC GCE Timetable, the series of examinations is planned to commence on 31st January 2024 and will conclude on 17th February 2024.

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WAEC GCE Timetable

IT IS ADVISABLE TO MAKE REFERENCES WITH THE PDF VERSION OF THE 2024 WAEC GCE TIMETABLE.

Wednesday, 31st January 2024

  • Hausa 2 (Essay) – 9:30am – 11:30am (2hrs)
  • Hausa 1 (Objective) – 11:30am – 12:30pm (1hr)
  • Igbo 2 (Essay) – 9:30am – 11:30am (2hrs)
  • Igbo 1 (Objective) – 11:30am – 12:30pm (1hr)
  • Yoruba 2 (Essay) – 9:30am – 11:30am (2hrs)
  • Yoruba 1 (Objective) – 11:30am – 12:30pm (1hr)

Thursday, 1st February 2024

  • Biology 2 (Essay) – 9:30am – 11:10am (1hr 40mins)
  • Biology 1 (Objective) – 11:10am – 12:00pm (50mins)
  • Biology 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) – 3:00pm – 5:00pm (2hrs)

Friday, 2nd February 2024

  • Financial Accounting 2 (Theory and Practice) – 9:30am – 12:00pm (2hrs 30mins)
  • Financial Accounting 1 (Objective) – 12:00pm – 1:00pm (1hr)

Saturday, 3rd February 2024

  • General Mathematics 2 (Essay) – 9:30am – 12:00pm (2hrs 30mins)
  • General Mathematics 1 (Objective) – 2:00pm – 3:30pm (1hr 30mins)

Tuesday, 6th February 2024

  • Agricultural Science 2 (Essay) – 9:30am – 11:40am (2hrs 10mins)
  • Agricultural Science 1 (Objective) – 11:40am – 12:30pm (50mins)
  • Literature-in-English 3 (Drama & Poetry) – 3:00pm – 5:30pm (2hrs 30mins)

Wednesday, 7th February 2024

  • Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay) – 9:30am – 11:30am (2hrs)
  • Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective) – 11:30am – 12:30am (1hr)
  • Islamic Studies 2 (Essay) – 9:30am – 11:30am (2hrs)
  • Islamic Studies 1 (Objective) – 11:30am – 12:30am (1hr)

Thursday, 8th February 2024

  • Physics 2 (Essay) – 9:30am – 11:00am (1hr 30mins)
  • Physics 1 (Objective) – 11:00am – 12:15pm (1hr 15mins)
  • Physics 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) – 2:00pm – 4:45pm (2hrs 45mins)

Friday, 9th February 2024

  • Geography 2 (Essay) – 9:30am – 11:30am (2hrs)
  • Geography 1 (Objective) – 11:30am – 12:30pm (1hr)
  • Geography 3 (Practical and Physical Geography) – 4:00pm – 5:50pm (1hr 50mins)

Saturday, 10th February 2024

  • English Language 2 (Essay) – 9:30am – 11:30am (2hrs)
  • English Language 1 (Objective) – 11:30am – 12:30pm (1hr)
  • English Language 3 (Test of Orals) – 2:00pm – 2:45pm (45mins)

Monday, 12th February 2024

  • Further Mathematics 2 (Essay) – 9:30am – 12:00pm (2hrs 30mins)
  • Further Mathematics 1 (Objective) – 2:00pm – 3:30pm (1hr 30mins)

Tuesday, 13th February 2024

  • Chemistry 2 (Essay) – 9:30am – 11:30am (2hrs)
  • Chemistry 1 (Objective) – 11:30am – 12:30pm (1hr)
  • Chemistry 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) – 3:00pm – 4:30pm (1hr 30mins)

Wednesday, 14th February 2024

  • Literature-In-English 2 (Prose) – 9:30am – 10:45am (1hr 15mins)
  • Literature-In-English 1 (Objective) – 10:45am – 11:45am (1hr)
  • Agricultural Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) – 2:00pm – 3:30pm (1hr 30mins)

Thursday, 15th February 2024

  • Economics 2 (Essay) – 9:30am – 11:30am (2hrs)
  • Economics 1 (Objective) – 11:30am – 12:30pm (1hr)

Friday, 16th February 2024

  • Government 2 (Essay) – 9:30am – 11:30am (2hrs)
  • Government 1 (Objective) – 11:30am – 12:30pm (1hr)
  • Commerce 2 (Essay) – 3:30pm – 5:30pm (2hrs)
  • Commerce 1 (Objective) – 5:30pm – 6:20pm (50mins)

Saturday, 17th February 2024

  • Civic Education 2 (Essay) – 9:30am – 11:30am (2hrs)
  • Civic Education 1 (Objective) – 11:30am – 12:30pm (1hr)

Special Provisions and Annotations

Time Discrepancies

In instances where there is a variance between the duration specified on the question paper and that on the timetable, candidates should adhere to the time duration outlined on the question paper.

Concession for Candidates with Special Needs

Candidates requiring special accommodations are entitled to receive 1.5 times the regular duration allotted to their peers for the completion of the examination.

Conclusion

This article serves as a comprehensive guide for candidates preparing for the 2024 WAEC GCE. Timely acquaintance with the timetable facilitates optimal exam preparation, thereby increasing the prospects of achieving laudable scores. Given the high stakes of this examination, prudence in planning cannot be overstated.

Follow the link below to download the PDF version of the WAEC GCE Timetable.

Download WAEC GCE Timetable (PDF 178KB)

Remember: For the most accurate information, always refer to the official 2024 WAEC GCE PDF timetable. Here’s wishing every examinee the very best in their academic pursuit. May your efforts yield outstanding results!

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