If you have a younger sibling, a son, a daughter,
or even a student you’re mentoring who is writing WASSCE this year,
you already know the stress that comes with not having the correct dates.
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Every year on CollegeBreaking, we get messages from parents in Lagos, Enugu, Kano,
and even from Ghanaian and Sierra Leonean readers asking the same thing:
“When exactly does WAEC start, and where can I get the real timetable, not one copied from a WhatsApp group?”
That’s exactly what this article settles.
Below is the official WAEC Timetable 2026 for May/June WASSCE school candidates,
straight from what the West African Examinations Council itself released,
plus practical tips on how to prepare, what to carry to the hall,
and where to check your result once the exams are done.
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When Does WAEC 2026 Start and End?
The West African Examinations Council released the final international timetable for the 2026 May/June WASSCE for school
candidates on its official X (Twitter) handle in late March 2026.
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According to that release, the examination opens on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 and runs through Friday, 19 June 2026.
The very first item on the timetable is not even a written paper.
It’s the Foods and Nutrition (Practical) and Home Management (Practical) planning sessions,
which usually take place before the main objective and theory papers begin.
If your child is offering either of these subjects, don’t relax just because “school hasn’t resumed fully”
— practicals can catch candidates unprepared.
One paper many Nigerian families watch closely is English Language,
since it’s compulsory for every candidate and a major determinant for university admission.
Based on the released schedule, English Language papers are scheduled for Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
This timetable covers school candidates sitting the exam in Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and The Gambia.
A word of caution from experience: Nigeria’s own timetable PDF is not identical, minute for minute,
to the one used by the other four countries, because local clock times differ.
Nigeria runs on WAT (UTC+1) while Ghana, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Liberia run on GMT (UTC).
Always confirm your paper’s start time with your school, not just the printed PDF.
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Where To Download The Official Timetable
Please do not rely on a “leaked” timetable image forwarded on WhatsApp or Facebook.
Every year, fake or outdated timetables circulate and cause candidates to miss papers.
Go straight to the source:
- Official WAEC Nigeria website: waecnigeria.org
- WAEC International: waec.int
- WAEC’s registration and result portal: waecdirect.org
Your school’s exam officer will also have the official printed copy stamped by WAEC.
If there’s ever a mismatch between what you see online and what your school shares,
trust the school copy first, then verify with WAEC directly.
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How Much Does WAEC Registration Cost In 2026?
This is one of the most searched questions every registration season,
and the honest answer is that the fee is not a flat, single number across the country.
Based on confirmed reports from the 2026 registration exercise, WASSCE school candidates registering through government-
owned schools paid around ₦23,050, while candidates in private or mission schools paid closer to ₦26,050.
Private candidates registering for the WAEC GCE (the version for people no longer in a school system) paid ₦27,000 per subject,
which means someone registering for five subjects paid roughly ₦135,000 in total.
These amounts can shift slightly depending on the state, the bank charges added,
and whether a candidate is registering late.
If your school gives you a figure that’s a little different from what’s written here, that’s normal
— always confirm directly with your school’s bursar or exam officer before making any payment.
For a full breakdown of what the WAEC registration fee covers and how it compares to NECO,
we’ve written a separate guide on the CollegeBreaking blog: WAEC Registration Fee 2026: Full Breakdown.
What To Do Before Your First Paper
Having spoken with WASSCE candidates and teachers over the years,
here’s what actually helps, beyond the generic “read your books” advice everyone gives:
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1. Print and Laminate Your Personal Timetable
Don’t just save the PDF on your phone.
Print the pages that concern your subjects and stick them on your reading wall.
During exam week, phones are often not allowed near the hall,
so you need a physical copy you can check the night before.
2. Know What You Cannot Carry Into the Hall
WAEC has repeatedly warned candidates against bringing phones, smartwatches,
Bluetooth devices, or any electronic gadget capable of storing or transmitting information into the exam hall.
Candidates caught with these items risk outright cancellation of their result, no matter how well they performed.
Leave your phone at home or with your teacher on exam days — it is not worth the risk.
3. Confirm Your Practical Dates Separately
Some practical and oral papers (like Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa oral tests, or Physics and Chemistry practicals)
are sometimes issued separately or confirmed closer to the date by individual schools.
Don’t assume the general timetable covers every practical detail for your subject combination
— ask your subject teacher directly.
4. Start with Your Weakest Subject First in Revision
This sounds backwards, but candidates who leave their weakest subject for “later” often run out of time.
Since Mathematics and English are compulsory and notoriously feared by many candidates,
we’ve put together focused prep tips here: How to Pass WAEC Mathematics: A Realistic Study Plan.
After The Exam: Checking Your WAEC Result
Once the May/June WASSCE is done, results are typically released in August or September.
To check yours, you’ll need a WAEC scratch card (or e-PIN), which you can purchase from accredited banks or vendors.
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Head to waecdirect.org, enter your examination number, select the correct exam year, and input your PIN to view your result.
We’ve broken down the exact step-by-step process, including common errors candidates make,
in this article: How to Check Your WAEC Result Online (Step by Step).
Conclusion:
Writing WASSCE is stressful enough without fighting confusion over dates.
The 2026 WAEC timetable runs from 21 April to 19 June,
and every serious candidate should have their own printed,
confirmed copy from waecnigeria.org or their school long before the first paper.
Beyond memorizing dates, real preparation — knowing what to carry,
revising your weak subjects early, and understanding how results are checked
— is what separates a smooth exam season from a chaotic one.
Bookmark this page and check back closer to April for any last-minute updates from WAEC.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When does the 2026 WAEC WASSCE start and end?
The 2026 May/June WASSCE for school candidates begins on Tuesday, 21 April 2026,
and ends on Friday, 19 June 2026, based on the official timetable released by WAEC.
2. Is the WAEC timetable the same for Nigeria, Ghana, and other West African countries?
The dates and paper order are the same across Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Liberia,
but local start times can differ by an hour because of time zone differences.
Always confirm local time with your school.
3. How much is WAEC registration in 2026?
Government school candidates paid around ₦23,050; private/mission school candidates paid around ₦26,050,
and GCE private candidates paid ₦27,000 per subject.
4. Can I use my phone to check the timetable inside the exam hall?
No.
Phones and other electronic gadgets are strictly banned inside WAEC exam halls,
and being caught with one can lead to result cancellation.
5. Where can I get the real, official WAEC timetable?
Only trust waecnigeria.org, waec.int, or the printed copy from your school.
Avoid timetables shared on social media without an official source attached.
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