Accra: The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) has concluded successfully in Keta Municipality of the Volta Region, with 3,205 candidates from seven senior high schools participating in the examination. The examination, which officially commenced on August 5 and concluded on September 19, was administered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), marking a crucial milestone for senior high school students in the country.
According to Ghana News Agency, the schools that participated in the examination include Atiasec with 80 candidates (58 males, 22 females), Aborsco with 525 candidates (246 males, 279 females), KetaBusco with 585 candidates (197 males, 388 females), Ketasco with 1,295 candidates (671 males, 624 females), Anyasco with 343 candidates (131 males, 212 females), Afiasec with 276 candidates (90 males, 186 females), and Tsiamesco with 46 candidates (24 males, 22 females). The process was overseen by a total of 125 invigilators and supervisors, along with security officials, who ensured a smooth exercise, preventing examination malpractices and maintaining exam integrity.
Six examination centers were designated for this year's WASSCE, namely Afiasec, Ketasco, Aborsco, KetaBusco, Atiasec, and Anyako. Mr. Ferdinand Amuzu, the Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Education Service, expressed gratitude to the invigilators, supervisors, and security personnel for their rigorous monitoring and security during the exams, which helped curb examination malpractices.
The WASSCE covers a range of core and elective subjects, serving as a stepping stone for students' academic progression and future opportunities. Mr. Amuzu urged the graduates to respect and assist their parents and to pray for better results, enabling them to further their education at the tertiary level.
Ms. Victoria Agyemang, a home economics graduate from Ketasco, shared her excitement about completing the examination, despite facing some difficulties in tackling certain Mathematics questions. She hopes to progress to Akatsi Training College to pursue her dream of becoming a professional teacher. Similarly, Sampson Addae, a Visual Arts graduate from KetaBusco, expressed concerns about the Mathematics and English Language subjects. Due to financial constraints during his three-year school period, he plans to engage in apprenticeship programs to acquire skills and knowledge for a better life.
Some other graduates and teachers expressed hope that the results would be satisfactory, paving the way for better academic pathways for the graduates. GNA also reported that approximately 461,640 final-year SHS students nationwide sat for the 2025 WASSCE, marking a slight increase from 2024's figure, with the Ashanti Region topping the list with 115,982 candidates. The West African Examinations Council reiterated its commitment to conducting credible exams despite challenges and thanked stakeholders for supporting exam integrity in the country.