Full Official WAEC Timetable for WASSCE – May/June 2024 Unveiled

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the highly anticipated timetable for the 2024 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates across The Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.

This crucial announcement signals a significant milestone for students gearing up to tackle this important academic endeavor.

Scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, 30th April 2024, and extend until Monday, 24th June 2024, the 2024 WASSCE timetable encompasses a comprehensive array of subjects, carefully structured to assess candidates’ knowledge and skills across various disciplines.

When Will the 2024 May/June WASSCE Start and End?

• Start Date: April 30, 2024
• End Date: June 25, 2024

What Are the Dates for English Language and Mathematics on the Timetable?

The specific dates for English Language and Mathematics are below:

Subject	Exam Date
English Language	15th May, 2024
Mathematics	30th May, 2024

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the examination schedule:

Note: The exact dates for some subjects, especially those with practical components, will be determined by the WAEC council at a later date.

WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION FOR SCHOOL CANDIDATES, 2024
FINAL INTERNATIONAL TIMETABLE

Tuesday, 30th April, 2024

• Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
• Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon

Thursday, 2nd May, 2024

• Stenography 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:10 am
• Stenography 1 (Objective), 10:10 am – 10:50 am
• Garment Making 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:10 am
• Garment Making 1 (Objective), 10:10 am – 10:55 am
• Catering Craft Practice 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:20 am
• Catering Craft Practice 1 (Objective), 10:20 am – 11:00 am
• Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:30 am
• Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 1 (Objective), 10:30 am – 11:15 am
• Machine Woodworking 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:30 am
• Machine Woodworking 1 (Objective), 10:30 am – 11:30 am
• Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:30 am
• Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 1 (Objective), 10:30 am – 11:30 am
• Cosmetology 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:50 am
• Cosmetology 1 (Objective), 10:50 am – 11:30 am
• Carpentry and Joinery 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:00 am
• Carpentry and Joinery 1 (Objective), 11:00 am – 11:45 am
• Printing Craft Practice 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:00 am
• Printing Craft Practice 1 (Objective), 11:00 am – 11:45 am
• Dyeing and Bleaching 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:10 am
• Dyeing and Bleaching 1 (Objective), 11:10 am – 11:55 am
• Tourism 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:20 am
• Tourism 1 (Objective), 11:20 am – 12:00 noon
• Furniture Making 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Furniture Making 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
• Automobile Parts Merchandising 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Automobile Parts Merchandising 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:20 pm
• Painting and Decorating 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Painting and Decorating 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Photography 3 (Alternative to Practical Work), 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Stenography 3 (Shorthand & Word Processing), 2:00 pm – 3:38 pm
• Store Management 2 (Essay), 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
• Store Management 1 (Objective), 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Friday, 3rd May, 2024

• Auto Electrical Works 3 (Alternative to Practical Work), 9:30 am – 10:45 am
• Radio, Television and Electronic Works 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:30 am
• Radio, Television and Electronic Works 1 (Objective), 10:30 am – 11:15 am
• Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:00 am
• Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 1 (Objective), 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
• Fisheries (Alternative B) 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Fisheries (Alternative B) 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:10 pm
• Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:10 pm
• Data Processing 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Data Processing 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Photography 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Photography 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Auto Mechanical Work 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:45 am
• Auto Mechanical Work 1 (Objective), 11:45 am – 12:30 pm
• Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:45 am
• Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work 1 (Objective), 11:45 am – 12:30 pm
• Printing Craft Practice 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 10:30 am (1st Set), 11:00 am – 12:00 noon (2nd Set)
• Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:00 am (1st Set), 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Carpentry and Joinery 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Upholstery 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Machine Woodworking 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:40 pm (1st Set), 1:00 pm – 4:10 pm (2nd Set)
• Office Practice 2 (Essay), 3:30 pm. – 5:40 pm.
• Office Practice 1 (Obiective), 5:40 pm. – 6:40 pm

Monday, 6th May, 2024

• Technical Drawing 3 (Sketches, Building and Mechanical Drawing), 9:30 am – 12:15 pm
• Foods and Nutrition 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
• Foods and Nutrition 1 (Objective), 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm

Tuesday, 7th May, 2024

• Woodwork 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (1st Set), 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (2nd Set)

Wednesday, 8th May, 2024

• Computer Studies 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:30 am
• Computer Studies 1 (Objective), 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Thursday, 9th May, 2024

• Catering Craft Practice 3 (Alternative to Practical Work), 9:30 am – 10:10 am
• Cosmetology 3 (Alternative to Practical Work), 9:30 am – 10:30 am
• GSM Phone Maintenance and Repair 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:05 am
• GSM Phone Maintenance and Repair 1 (Objective), 11:05 am – 11:50 am
• Mining 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:35 am
• Mining 1 (Objective), 11:35 am – 12:15 pm
• Salesmanship 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Salesmanship 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:20 pm
• Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Garment Making 3 (Alternative to Practical Work), 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
• Bookkeeping 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Bookkeeping 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:20 pm
• Store Keeping 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Store Keeping 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:20 pm
• Auto Electrical Works 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
• Auto Electrical Works 1 (Objective), 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
• Upholstery 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
• Upholstery 1 (Objective), 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
• Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 1 (Objective), 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
• Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 1 (Objective), 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Friday, 10th May, 2024

• Physical Education 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:50 am
• Physical Education 1 (Objective), 10:50 am – 11:40 am

Monday, 13th May, 2024 to Friday, 7th June, 2024

• Arabic 3 (Oral), French 3 (Oral), Physical Education 3 (Performance Test), Clothing and Textiles 3 (Practical), Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical), Home Management 3 (Practical), Music 3B (Performance Test) — Dates and times for each paper will be arranged by the Council.

Monday, 13th May, 2024

• Health Education/Health Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work), 9:30 am – 11:15 am
• Basic Electricity 2 (Essay), 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
• Basic Electricity 1 (Objective), 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
• Arabic 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Arabic 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm

Tuesday, 14th May, 2024

• Music 3A (Aural), 9:30 am – 10:15 am
• Agricultural Science 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:00 am (1st Set), 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Hausa 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Hausa 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Igbo 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Igbo 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Yoruba 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Yoruba 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Edo 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Edo 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Efik 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Efik 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Ibibio 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Ibibio 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, 15th May, 2024

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

Thursday, 16th May, 2024

• Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative A), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Building Construction 2 (Essay), 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
• Building Construction 1 (Objective), 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
• Agricultural Science 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:10 pm
• Agricultural Science 1 (Objective), 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm

Friday, 17th May, 2024

• Literature-In-English 2 (Prose), 9:30 am – 10:45 am
• Literature-In-English 1 (Objective), 10:45 am – 11:45 am
• Clothing and Textiles 2 (Essay), 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
• Clothing and Textiles 1 (Objective), 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Monday, 20th May, 2024

• Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 12:00 noon
• Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 1 (Objective), 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Tuesday, 21st May, 2024

• Financial Accounting 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 12:00 noon
• Financial Accounting 1 (Objective), 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
• Physics 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
• Physics 1 (Objective), 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm

Wednesday, 22nd May, 2024

• Chemistry 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Chemistry 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Music 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Music 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Thursday, 23rd May, 2024

• Biology 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:10 am
• Biology 1 (Objective), 11:10 am – 12:00 noon
• Metalwork 2 (Essay), 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
• Metalwork 1 (Objective), 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Friday, 24th May, 2024

• Biology 3 (Practical) (Alternative A), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Literature-In-English 3 (Drama & Poetry), 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Monday, 27th May, 2024

• Basic Electronics 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (1st Set), 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Home Management 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
• Home Management 1 (Objective), 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Tuesday, 28th May, 2024

• Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative A), 9:30 am – 12:15 pm (1st Set), 12:45 pm – 3:30 pm (2nd Set)
• Building Construction 3 (Building Drawing and Essay), 12:45 pm – 3:15 pm
• History 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• History 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, 29th May, 2024

• Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:00 am (1st Set), 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Fisheries (Alternative B) 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:00 am (1st Set), 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Radio, Television and Electronic Works 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Auto Mechanical Work 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:00 noon (1st Set), 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (1st Set), 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Furniture Making 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (1st Set), 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Painting and Decorating 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (1st Set), 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:40 pm (1st Set), 1:00 pm – 4:10 pm (2nd Set)
• Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 1:30 pm (1st Set), 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Dyeing and Bleaching 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 2:00 pm (1st Set), 2:15 pm – 6:45 pm (2nd Set)

Thursday, 30th May, 2024

• General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 12:00 noon
• General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 1 (Objective), 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Friday, 31st May, 2024

• Geography 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Geography 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Geography 3 (Practical and Physical Geography), 3:30 pm – 5:20 pm

Monday, 3rd June, 2024

• Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative B), 9:30 am – 12:15 pm (1st Set), 12:40 pm – 3:25 pm (2nd Set)
• Computer Studies 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:40 pm – 2:40 pm (2nd Set)
• Insurance 2 (Essay), 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• Insurance 1 (Objective), 4:30 pm – 5:20 pm

Tuesday, 4th June, 2024

• Economics 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Economics 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
• French 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
• French 1 (Objective), 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm

Wednesday, 5th June, 2024

• Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Islamic Studies 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Islamic Studies 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:20 pm
• Auto Mechanics 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
• Auto Mechanics 1 (Objective), 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Thursday, 6th June, 2024

• Government 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Government 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Basic Electronics 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 10:30 am
• Basic Electronics 1 (Objective), 10:30 am – 11:30 am
• Marketing 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Marketing 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm

Friday, 7th June, 2024

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

Monday, 10th June, 2024

• Metalwork 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:40 pm (1st Set), 1:00 pm – 4:10 pm (2nd Set)

Tuesday, 11th June, 2024

• Commerce 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:30 am
• Commerce 1 (Objective), 11:30 am – 12:20 pm
• Visual Art 2 (Essay), 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Visual Art 1 (Objective), 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm

Thursday, 13th June, 2024

• Basic Electricity 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (1st Set), 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Visual Art 3A (Drawing), 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Friday, 14th June, 2024

• Health Education/Health Science 2 (Essay), 9:30 am – 11:00 am
• Health Education/Health Science 1 (Objective), 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
• Auto Mechanics 3 (Practical), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Technical Drawing 2 (Essay), 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm
• Technical Drawing 1 (Objective), 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm

Monday, 17th June, 2024

• Public Holiday – Eid-al-Adha

Tuesday, 18th June, 2024

• Public Holiday – Eid-al-Adha

Wednesday, 19th June, 2024

• Public Holiday – Eid-al-Adha

Thursday, 20th June, 2024

• Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative B), 9:30 am – 11:30 am (1st Set), 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm (2nd Set)
• Visual Art 3B (Creative Design), 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Monday, 24th June, 2024

• Woodwork 2 (Essay and Design), 2:00 pm – 4:20 pm
• Woodwork 1 (Objective), 4:20 pm – 5:00 pm

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