The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for private candidates, while withholding the results of some candidates over suspected malpractices.
A total of 38,727 candidates—comprising 17,596 males and 21,131 females—registered for the private examination. However, 1,354 registered candidates did not sit for the exams.
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A statement issued by WAEC in Accra on February 28 2025, during the marking process, examination malpractices were detected, hence, the results of 303 candidates have been withheld for specific subjects, while 108 candidates have had their entire results withheld, pending investigations into suspected irregularities.
The affected results will remain withheld until investigations are concluded.
The performance of candidates in the four core subjects is as follows:
– English Language: 54.79% obtained grades A1-C6, 13.49% obtained grade D7, 12.90% obtained grade E8, and 13.45% obtained grade F9.
– Mathematics (Core): 37.44% obtained grades A1-C6, 11.00% obtained grade D7, 12.30% obtained grade E8, and 37.42% obtained grade F9.
– Integrated Science: 53.31% obtained grades A1-C6, 12.02% obtained grade D7, 13.68% obtained grade E8, and 18.46% obtained grade F9.
– Social Studies: 87.88% obtained grades A1-C6, 3.11% obtained grade D7, 2.26% obtained grade E8, and 5.76% obtained grade F9.
The examination body has also cautioned candidates and the general public to be vigilant against fraudsters who may claim they can alter or upgrade results for a fee, often payable through mobile money.
“Candidates are to note that WAEC’s results database is well secured, and all results can be authenticated,” the statement stressed.
WAEC further advised institutions and organisations to verify results directly from its official website (www.waecgh.org) or through its confirmation/verification service.
