WAEC Timetable for Ghana 2024/2025 for School Candidates

Want to have access to the WAEC Timetable for Ghana 2024? If so, we have published the official WAEC Timetable for Ghanaian students. This timetable is the official examination timetable for 2024.

The 2024/2025 WAEC Ghana Timetable is now accessible on this page. The West African Examination Council has released the timetable for the 2024/2025 WASSCE examination for school candidates.

The table below shows the timetable for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates:

2024 WAEC Timetable for Ghana School Candidates

DATE PAPER CODE SUBJECT/PAPER DURATION TIME (GMT)
 

Monday, 31st July, 2024 to Friday, 18th August, 2024 (1st , 2nd and 3rd Project Options)

SC7073 SC7083 SC7103 SC7113 SC7123 SC7133

SC7143 SC7153

Basketry 3 (Project Work) Ceramics 3 (Project Work) Graphic Design 3 (Project Work) Jewellery 3 (Project Work) Leatherwork 3 (Project Work) Picture Making 3 (Project Work)

Sculpture 3 (Project Work) Textiles 3 (Project Work)

6 hours a day for 5 days for each paper Date and time for each paper will be arranged by the Council.
Monday, 7th August, 2024 SC7023 Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session 1hr 14:00 hrs – 15:00 hrs.
Monday, 14th August, 2024 to Tuesday 22nd August, 2024 SC3013 SC3043 SC7013

SC7023 SC7054

Arabic 3 (Oral)

French 3 (Oral)

Clothing and Textiles 3 (Practical) Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Music 3B (Performance Test)

15mins 40mins

2hrs 30mins 3hrs

30mins

Date and time for each paper will be arranged by the Council.
Monday, August 21, 2024 SC6053 SC6053 Electronics 3 (Practical)

Electronics 3 (Practical)

3hrs 3hrs 08:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs. (1st Set) 12:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC5143 SC5143 Crop Husbandry and Horticulture 3 (Practical) Crop Husbandry and Horticulture 3 (Practical) 2hrs 2hrs 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs. (1st Set) 11:00 hrs. – 13:00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC5153 SC5153 Fisheries (Alternative A) 3 (Practical) Fisheries (Alternative A) 3 (Practical) 2hrs 2hrs 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs. (1st Set) 11:00 hrs. – 13:00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC5133 SC5133 Animal Husbandry (Alternative A) 3 (Practical) Animal Husbandry (Alternative A) 3 (Practical) 2hrs 2hrs 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs. (1st Set) 11:00 hrs. – 13:00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC5163 SC5163 Forestry (Alternative A) 3 (Practical) Forestry (Alternative A) 3 (Practical) 2hrs 2hrs 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs. (1st Set) 11:00 hrs. – 13:00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC7132 SC7131 Picture Making 2 (Essay) Picture Making 1 (Objective) 2hrs 50mins 13:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs.

15:00 hrs. – 15:50 hrs.

Tuesday, 22nd August, 2024 SC6073 SC6073 Metalwork 3 (Practical)

Metalwork 3 (Practical)

3hrs 10mins 3hrs10mins 08:30 hrs. – 11:40 hrs. (1st Set) 12:00 hrs. – 15:10 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC5073 SC5073 General Agriculture 3 (Practical) General Agriculture 3 (Practical) 2hrs 2hrs 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs. (1st Set) 11:00 hrs. – 13:00 hrs. (2ndSet)
SC7072 SC7071 Basketry 2 (Essay)

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Basketry 1 (Objective)

2hrs 50mins 13:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs.

15:00 hrs. – 15:50 hrs.

Wednesday, 23rd August, 2024 SC3023/A SC3023/A English Language 3 (Oral) English Language 3 (Oral) 45mins 45mins 08:30 hrs. – 09:15 hrs. (1st Set) 09:40 hrs. – 10:25 hrs. (2nd Set)

 

DATE PAPER CODE SUBJECT/PAPER DURATION TIME (GMT)
Thursday, 24th August, 2024 SC6233 SC6233 Information and Communication Technology (Elective) 3 (Practical) Information and Communication Technology (Elective) 3 (Practical) 2hrs 2hrs 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs. (1stSet)

11:00 hrs. – 13:00 hrs. (2ndSet)

Friday, 25th August, 2024 SC6033 SC6033 Auto Mechanics 3 (Practical) Auto Mechanics 3 (Practical) 2hrs 2hrs 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs. (1st Set) 11:00 hrs. – 13:00 hrs. (2ndSet)
SC7082 SC7081 Ceramics 2 (Essay)

Ceramics 1 (Objective)

2hrs 50mins 13:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs.

15:00 hrs. – 15:50 hrs.

Monday, 28th August, 2024 SC2142 SC2141 Social Studies 2 (Essay) Social Studies 1 (Objective) 3hrs 50mins 08:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.

14:00 hrs. – 14.50 hrs.

 

Tuesday, 29th August, 2024

SC7142 SC7141 Sculpture 2 (Essay)

Sculpture 1 (Objective)

2hrs 50mins 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs.

10:30 hrs. – 11:20 hrs.

SC7022 SC7021 Foods and Nutrition 2 (Essay) Foods and Nutrition 1 (Objective) 1hr 15mins 1hr 13:00 hrs. – 14:15 hrs.

14:15 hrs. – 15:15 hrs.

SC1042 SC1041 Financial Accounting 2 (Essay) Financial Accounting 1 (Objective) 2hrs 30mins 1hr 08:30 hrs. – 11:00 hrs. 11:00hrs. – 12:00hrs.
SC5152 SC5151 Fisheries (Alternative A) 2 (Essay) Fisheries (Alternative A) 1 (Objective) 2hrs 1hr 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs.

10:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.

SC5162 SC5161 Forestry 2 (Essay)

Forestry 1 (Objective)

2hrs 1hr 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs.

10:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.

SC5142 SC5141 Crop Husbandry and Horticulture 2 (Essay) Crop Husbandry and Horticulture 1 (Objective) 2hrs 1hr 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs.

10:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.

SC5132 SC5131 Animal Husbandry (Alternative A) 2 (Essay) Animal Husbandry (Alternative A) 1(Objective) 2hrs 1hr 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs.

10:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.

SC6083 Technical Drawing 3 (Sketches, Building and Mechanical Drawing) 2hrs 45mins 13:00 hrs. – 15:45 hrs.
SC2072 SC2071 History 2 (Essay)

History 1 (Objective)

2hrs 1hr 13:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs.

15:00 hrs. – 16:00 hrs.

Wednesday, 30th August, 2024 SC7093 General Knowledge in Art 3A (Drawing and Painting) 3hrs. 08:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.
SC5123/A SC5123/A Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) 2hrs 45mins 2hrs 45mins 08:30 hrs. – 11:15 hrs. (1st Set) 11:40 hrs. – 14:25 hrs. (2nd Set)
Thursday, 31st August, 2024 SC7102 SC7101 Graphic Design 2 (Essay) Graphic Design 1 (Objective) 2hrs 50mins 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs.

10:30 hrs. – 11:20 hrs.

SC5072 SC5071 General Agriculture 2 (Essay) General Agriculture 1 (Objective) 2hrs 1hr 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs.

10:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.

SC7042 SC7041 Management-In-Living 2 (Essay)

Management-In-Living 1 (Objective)

2hrs 1hr 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs.

10:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.

SC6082 SC6081 Technical Drawing 2 (Essay) Technical Drawing 1 (Objective) 1hr 45mins 1hr 08:30 hrs. – 10:15 hrs.

10:15 hrs. – 11:15 hrs.

SC7043 Management-In-Living 3 (Test of Practical Work) 1hr 14:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs.
SC3012 SC3011 Arabic 2 (Essay)

Arabic 1 (Objective)

2hrs 50mins 13:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs.

15:00 hrs. – 15:50 hrs.

DATE PAPER CODE SUBJECT/PAPER DURATION TIME (GMT)
Friday, 1st SC5042 Biology 2 (Essay) 1hr 40mins 08:30 hrs. – 10:10 hrs.
September, 2024 SC5041 Biology 1 (Objective) 50mins 10:10 hrs. – 11:00 hrs.
SC6043 Building Construction 3 (Building Drawing and Essay) 2hrs 30mins 08:30 hrs. – 11:00 hrs.
SC1052 Principles of Cost Accounting 2 (Essay) 2hrs 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs.
SC1051 Principles of Cost Accounting 1 (Objective) 1hr 10:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.
SC7053 Music 3A (Aural) 45mins 13:00 hrs. – 13:45 hrs.
Monday, 4th September, 2024 SC2052

SC2051

Government 2 (Essay)

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Government 1 (Objective)

2hrs

1hr

08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs.

10:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.

SC6013 Applied Electricity 3 (Practical) 3hrs 08:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs. (1st Set)
SC6013 Applied Electricity 3 (Practical) 3hrs 12:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC7122 Leatherwork 2 (Essay) 2hrs 13:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs.
SC7121 Leatherwork 1 (Objective) 50mins 15:00 hrs. – 15:50 hrs.
Tuesday, 5th September, 2024 SC1022

SC1021

Clerical Office Duties 2 (Essay)

Clerical Office Duties 1 (Objective)

2hrs 10mins

50mins

08:30 hrs. – 10:40 hrs.

10:40 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.

SC4012 Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 2 (Essay) 2hrs 30mins 08:30 hrs. – 11:00 hrs.
SC4011 Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 1 (Objective) 1hr 30mins 14:30 hrs. – 16:00 hrs.
Wednesday, 6th SC5053/A Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) 2hrs 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs. (1st Set)
September, 2024 SC5053/A Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) 2hrs 11:00 hrs. – 13:00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC3161 Dagaare (Elective) 1 (Essay) 3hrs 08:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.
SC3171 Dagbani (Elective) 1 (Essay) 3hrs 08:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.
SC3181 Dangme (Elective) 1 (Essay) 3hrs 08:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.
SC3191 Ewe (Elective) 1 (Essay) 3hrs 08:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.
SC3201 Fante (Elective) 1 (Essay) 3hrs 08:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.
SC3211 Ga (Elective) 1 (Essay) 3hrs 08:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.
SC3221 Gonja (Elective) 1 (Essay) 3hrs 08:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.
SC3231 Kasem (Elective) 1 (Essay) 3hrs 08:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.
SC3241 Nzema (Elective) 1 (Essay) 3hrs 08:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.
SC3251 Twi (Akuapem) (Elective) 1 (Essay) 3hrs 08:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.
SC3261 Twi (Asante) (Elective) 1 (Essay) 3hrs 08:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.
SC7152 Textiles 2 (Essay) 2hrs 13:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs.
SC7151 Textiles 1 (Objective) 50mins 15:00 hrs. – 15:50 hrs.
SC3162 Dagaare (Elective) 2 (Essay) 2hrs 30mins 13:00 hrs. – 15:30 hrs.
SC3172 Dagbani (Elective) 2 (Essay) 2hrs 30mins 13:00 hrs. – 15:30 hrs.
SC3182 Dangme (Elective) 2 (Essay) 2hrs 30mins 13:00 hrs. – 15:30 hrs.
SC3192 Ewe (Elective) 2 (Essay) 2hrs 30mins 13:00 hrs. – 15:30 hrs.
SC3202 Fante (Elective) 2 (Essay) 2hrs 30mins 13:00 hrs. – 15:30 hrs.
SC3212 Ga (Elective) 2 (Essay) 2hrs 30mins 13:00 hrs. – 15:30 hrs.
SC3222 Gonja (Elective) 2 (Essay) 2hrs 30mins 13:00 hrs. – 15:30 hrs.
SC3232 Kasem (Elective) 2 (Essay) 2hrs 30mins 13:00 hrs. – 15:30 hrs.
SC3242 Nzema (Elective) 2 (Essay) 2hrs 30mins 13:00 hrs. – 15:30 hrs.
SC3252 Twi (Akuapem) (Elective) 2 (Essay) 2hrs 30mins 13:00 hrs. – 15:30 hrs.
SC3262 Twi (Asante) (Elective) 2 (Essay) 2hrs 30mins 13:00 hrs. – 15:30 hrs.
Thursday, 7th SC3022 English Language 2(Essay) 2hrs 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs.
September, 2024 SC3021 English Language 1 (Objective) 1hr 10:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.
Friday, 8th SC5053/B Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) 2hrs 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs. (1st Set)
September, 2024 SC5053/B Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) 2hrs 11:00 hrs. – 13:00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC6042 Building Construction 2 (Essay) 1hr 13:00 hrs. – 14:00 hrs.
SC6041 Building Construction 1 (Objective) 45mins 14:00 hrs. – 14:45 hrs.
SC7052 SC7051 Music 2 (Essay)

Music 1 (Objective)

2hrs 1hr 13:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs.

15:00 hrs. – 16:00 hrs.

DATE PAPER CODE SUBJECT/PAPER DURATION TIME (GMT)
Monday, 11th September, 2024 SC7094 General Knowledge in Art 3B (Lettering and Design) 3hrs. 08:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.
SC6032 SC6031 Auto Mechanics 2 (Essay) Auto Mechanics 1 (Objective) 1hr 30mins 1hr 08:30 hrs. – 10:00 hrs.

10:00 hrs. – 11:00 hrs.

SC1012 SC1011 Business Management 2 (Essay) Business Management 1 (Objective) 2hrs 1hr 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs.

10:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.

SC5122 SC5121 Physics 2 (Essay)

Physics 1 (Objective)

1hr 30mins 1hr 15mins 13:00 hrs. – 14:30 hrs.

14:30 hrs. – 15:45 hrs.

Tuesday, 12th September, 2024 SC3042 SC3041 French 2 (Essay)

French 1 (Objective)

1hr 15mins 1hr 08:30 hrs. – 09:45 hrs.

09:45 hrs. – 10:45 hrs.

SC6232 SC6231 Information and Communication Technology (Elective) 2 (Essay) Information and Communication Technology (Elective) 1 (Objective) 1hr 1hr 13:00 hrs. – 14:00 hrs.

14:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs.

Wednesday, 13th September, 2024 SC5043/A SC5043/A Biology 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) Biology 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) 2hrs 2hrs 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs. (1st Set) 11:00 hrs. – 13:00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC6092 SC6091 Woodwork 2 (Essay and Design) Woodwork 1 (Objective) 2hrs 20mins 40mins 14:00 hrs. – 16:20 hrs.

16:20 hrs. – 17:00 hrs.

Thursday, 14th September, 2024 SC4022 SC4021 General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 2 (Essay) General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 1 (Objective) 2hrs 30mins 1hr 30mins 08:30 hrs. – 11:00 hrs.

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14:00 hrs. – 15:30 hrs.

Friday, 15th September, 2024 SC1071 SC1071 Typewriting Typewriting 2hrs 40mins 2hrs 40mins 08:30 hrs. – 11:10 hrs. (1st Set) 11:30 hrs. – 14:10 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC5123/B SC5123/B Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) 2hrs 45mins 2hrs 45mins 08:30 hrs. – 11:15 hrs. (1st Set) 11:45 hrs. – 14:30 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC7092 SC7091 General Knowledge in Art 2 (Essay) General Knowledge in Art 1 (Objective) 1hr 30mins 50mins 13:00 hrs. – 14:30 hrs.

14:30 hrs. – 15:20 hrs.

SC6072 SC6071 Metalwork 2 (Essay)

Metalwork 1 (Objective)

1hr 30mins 1hr 13:00 hrs. – 14:30 hrs.

14:30 hrs. – 15:30 hrs.

Monday, 18th September, 2024 SC5172 SC5171 Integrated Science 2 (Essay) Integrated Science 1 (Objective) 1hr 30mins 1hr 08:30 hrs. – 10:00 hrs.

10:00 hrs. – 11:00 hrs.

SC5173 Integrated Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) 2hrs 13:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs.
Tuesday, 19th September, 2024 SC5053/C SC5053/C Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative C) Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative C) 2hrs 2hrs 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs. (1st Set) 11:00 hrs. –13:00 hrs. (2nd Set)
SC2032 SC2031 Economics 2 (Essay)

Economics 1 (Objective)

2hrs 1hr 13:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs.

15:00 hrs. – 16:00 hrs.

SC6012 SC6011 Applied Electricity 2 (Essay) Applied Electricity 1 (Objective) 1hr 1hr 13:00 hrs. – 14:00 hrs.

14:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs.

Wednesday, 20th September, 2024 SC2042 SC2041 Geography 2 (Essay) Geography 1(Objective) 2hrs 1hr 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs.

10:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.

SC2043 Geography 3(Practical and Physical Geography) 1hr 50mins 13:00hrs. – 14:50hrs.
SC7012 Clothing and Textiles 2 (Essay) 1hrs 30mins 14:00 hrs. – 15:30 hrs.
SC7011 Clothing and Textiles 1 (Objective) 1hr 15:30 hrs. – 16:30 hrs.
DATE PAPER CODE SUBJECT/PAPER DURATION TIME (GMT)
Thursday, 21st September, 2024
 

Friday, 22nd September, 2024

SC2022 SC2021 Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay) Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective) 2hrs 1hr 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs.

10:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.

SC2082 SC2081 Islamic Studies 2 (Essay) Islamic Studies 1 (Objective) 2hrs 50mins 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs.

10:30 hrs. – 11:20 hrs.

SC2152 SC2151 West African Traditional Religion 2 (Essay) West African Traditional Religion 1 (Objective) 2hrs 10mins 50mins 08:30 hrs.  – 10:40 hrs.

10:40 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.

SC5052 SC5051 Chemistry 2 (Essay)

Chemistry 1 (Objective)

2hrs 1hr 13:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs.

15:00 hrs. – 16:00 hrs.

Monday, 25th September, 2024 SC2102 SC2101 Literature-In-English 2 (Prose)

Literature-In-English 1 (Objective)

1hr 15mins 1hr 08:30 hrs. – 09:45 hrs.

09:45 hrs. – 10:45 hrs.

SC5123/C SC5123/C Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative C) Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative C) 2hrs 45mins 2hrs 45mins 08:30 hrs. – 11:15 hrs. (1st Set) 11:40 hrs. – 14:25 hrs. (2ndSet)
SC6052 SC6051 Electronics 2 (Essay)

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Electronics 1 (Objective)

1hr 1hr 13:00 hrs. – 14:00 hrs.

14:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs.

Tuesday, 26th September, 2024 SC2103 Literature-In-English 3(Drama & Poetry) 2hrs 30mins 08:30 hrs. – 11:00 hrs.
SC7112 SC7111 Jewellery 2 (Essay)

Jewellery 1 (Objective)

2hrs 50mins 08:30 hrs. – 10:30 hrs.

10:30 hrs. – 11:20 hrs.

SC6093 SC6093 Woodwork 3 (Practical)

Woodwork 3 (Practical)

3hrs 3hrs 08:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs. (1st Set) 12:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs. (2nd Set)

Please note the following important information regarding the examination:

1. Difference in Time on Question Paper and Timetable:

In cases where the duration indicated on the question paper differs from that on the timetable, candidates should follow the time stated on the question paper.

2. Question Papers Given in Advance:

General Knowledge-In-Art Paper 3: The question paper for General Knowledge-In-Art 3 will be provided to candidates two weeks before the scheduled exam date.

Project Work Papers:

Question papers for Basketry, Graphic Design, Leatherwork, Ceramics, Sculpture, Picture Making, Textiles, and Jewellery will be sent to candidates two weeks prior to the examination. The exact delivery date will be communicated to candidates through their schools.

3. Extra Time for Blind and Deaf Candidates:

Blind and deaf candidates are entitled to one and a half times the duration allotted to other candidates.

For further details and updates, candidates are advised to refer to the official WAEC website: ghana.waecdirect.org.

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About Folashade Olawale, M.Ed.

Folashade Olawale is a distinguished education expert and academic consultant with over 12 years of experience in the Nigerian educational sector. She holds a Master's degree in Education from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where she specialized in Curriculum Development and Instructional Design. Folashade's expertise encompasses innovative teaching strategies, educational technology, and student engagement. As a passionate advocate for quality education, Folashade regularly contributes insightful articles to Just School News, focusing on educational trends, school management, and student success strategies.