West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Timetable for School Candidates 2021/2022

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) 2021 timetable for the May/June examinations (for school candidates)is out. The WASSCE timetable is extremely important for candidates to become well-prepared in advance for the exams.

WAEC Exam Date for May/June:

According to the timetable, the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, 2021, will commence on Monday, August 16, 2021.

WAEC Timetable

We are delighted to furnish you with the WAEC 2021 Timetable that will assist you with your study for the 2021 WASSCE for school candidates which will commence on August 16, 2021.

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DATESSUBJECTSTIME
Tuesday 17th August 2021Nigerian Language(Igbo, Hausa & Yoruba)(Essay & OBJ)9:30am – 11:30am
Wednesday 18th August 2021Marketing – Essay &OBJ9:30am – 12:20pm
Thursday 19th August 2021Data Processing – Essay& OBJ9:30am – 12:30pm
Thursday 26th August 2021Civic Education – Essay& OBJ9:30am – 12:30pm
Thursday 2nd September 2021Financial Accounting –Essay & OBJ9:30am – 1:00pm
Wednesday 8th September 2021Agricultural Science Practical9:30am – 11:00am
Friday 10th September 2021Biology – Essay & OBJCommerce Essay & OBJ9:30am – 12:00pm3:00pm – 5:50pm
Monday 13th September 2021English Lang – Essay &OBJ
English Lang – Test of Orals
9:30am – 12:30pm
3:00pm – 3:45pm
Tuesday 14th September 2021Chemistry Practical(Alt.A)9:30am – 11:30am
Wednesday 15th September 2021Physics – Essay & OBJ9:30am – 12:15pm
Thursday 16th September 2021Lit-In-Eng (Prose & OBJ)Lit-In-English (Drama &Poetry)9:30am – 10:45am2:00pm – 4:30pm
Friday 17th September 2021Biology Practical (Alt.A)9:30am – 11:30am
Monday 20th September 2021General Mathematics 2(Essay)General Mathematics 1(OBJ)9:30am – 12:00pm3:00pm – 4:30pm
Wednesday 22nd September 2021Government (Essay &OBJ)9:30am – 12:30pm
Thursday 23rd September 2021Economics – Essay &OBJAgric Science – Essay &OBJ9:30am – 12:30pm2:00pm – 5:00pm
Friday 24th September 2021Physics Practical (Alt.A)9:30am – 12:15am
Tuesday 28th September 2021CRS – Essay & OBJChemistry – Essay &OBJ9:30am – 12:30am2:00pm – 5:00pm
Thursday 30th September 2021Geography – Essay &OBJGeography (Practical &Physical )9:30am – 12:30am2:00pm – 3:50pm

Important Notes:

  1. The difference in Time on Question Paper and Timetable: Where the duration indicated on the question paper differs from that on the timetable, the one on the question paper should be followed.
  2. Question Papers to be Given Out in Advance of the Dates They Are to be Taken
    1. Visual Art 3
      • Paper 3A – Instructions will be given to schools two weeks before the paper is due to be taken.
      • Paper 3B – Question paper will be given to candidates two weeks before it is due to be taken.
      • Paper 3C -Candidates will be required to execute their projects within six months of the examination year. The period of submission of art pieces will be communicated to schools by the Council.
    2. General Knowledge-In-Art Paper 3: The question paper for General Knowledge-In-Art 3 will be given to candidates two weeks before the paper is due to be taken.
    3. Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 3 (Practical):  Question paper will be given to candidates three days before the paper is due to be taken.
    4. Project Work Papers: The question papers for project work for Basketry, Graphic Design, Leatherwork, Ceramics, Sculpture, Picture Making, Textiles, Jewellery, Painting & Decorating, Dyeing & Bleaching and Leather Goods Manufacturing & Repair will be forwarded to candidates two weeks in advance of the examination. The exact date for the delivery of question papers to candidates will be communicated to them through their schools.
  3. Extra Time for Candidates with Special Needs: Candidates with Special Needs should be allowed one and half times the time allotted to other candidates.