When is WAEC 2025 starting in Nigeria? Lately it seems that the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is taking a lot of time to come. And that is why many students are asking the above mentioned questions.
In the blog post, we will share the latest information on WAEC starting date, WAEC registration fee and exam date for all students who fall into either art, science or commercial.
What is WAEC?
WAEC (West African Examinations Council) is a recognized examination body established in 1952 to oversee exams for English-speaking West African nations, including Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and The Gambia.
WAEC conducts three different types of exams:
WASSCE for Private Candidates (First Series) – Conducted between January and February.
WASSCE for School Candidates – Conducted from May to June.
WASSCE for Private Candidates (Main GCE) – Held between September and October.
WAEC 2025 Exam Schedule
WAEC Registration Date —- 30th October 2024
WAEC Exam Date —– 2nd May 2025
WAEC Exam End Date —- 30 June 2025
WAEC Starting Date for Science Students
Science student’s WAEC exam is expected to last for one month from the released timetable. The exam will start from 2nd may with dyeing bleaching and end on 3 June 2025 with visual art. Subjects offers are
below:
English Language
General Mathematics
Further Mathematics
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
Agricultural Science
Animal Husbandry
Health Education
Physical Education
Fisheries
Civic Education
Christian Religious Studies
Dyeing & Bleaching
Economics
Geography
History
Islamic Studies
Leather Goods Manufacturing & Repairs
Mining
Music
Photography
Painting & Decorating
Tourism
Visual Science
Computer Studies
Technical Drawing
Data Processing
Igbo
Hausa
Yoruba
WAEC Starting Date for Art Students
From the officially released art science WAEC timetable, the exam is expected to start on 2nd May and end on 23 June 2025. Art subjects include:
Mathematics
English
Civic Education
Literature-in-English
History
Geography
Agricultural Science
History
French
Nigerian Languages (Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa)
Music
Islamic Studies
Christian Religious Studies
Dyeing & Bleaching
Photography
Painting & Decorating
Tourism
Visual Art
Catering Craft Practice
Clothing & Texture
Food & Nutrition
Garment Making
Home Management
Computer science
Government
Biology
Economics
Marketing
Animal Husbandry
Civic Education
Data Processing
WAEC Starting Date for Commercial Students
Using the WAEC timetable for commercial students, the starting date is 30 April to ends on 12 June.
When is WAEC 2025 Starting?
WAEC typically releases an official timetable before the exam. However, for 2025, the exam is expected to begin in May 2025 and conclude in June 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is WAEC going to be CBT in 2025?
No, only private candidates will sit for the exam using CBT. School candidates will sit for wassce with a pen.
2. How much is the fee for WAEC 2025?
From the official Wace board, WAEC registration is 27,000.
3. What is the date for WAEC 2025?
The WAEC exam should start on 2 May and end on 30 June 2025.
Conclusion
WAEC 2025 registration commenced in December 2024, with exams scheduled to begin in May 2025. Candidates should ensure they register before the end of February 2025 and start preparing early for the exam.
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