West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of provisional results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, Second Series.
A total of 38,316 candidates participated in the examination, including 17,596 males and 21,131 females. However, 1,354 registered candidates were absent.
According to John Kapi, Head, Public Affairs, WAEC in a statement on Friday February 28, during the examination and subsequent marking process, WAEC detected instances of malpractice.
As a result, the subject results of 303 candidates and the entire results of 108 candidates have been withheld, pending the conclusion of investigations.
Candidates can access their results online at [www.waecgh.org](www.waecgh.org).
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.
WAEC cautions the public to be wary of scammers who promise to upgrade examination results for a fee. The Council assures that its results database is secure, and all results can be authenticated. Institutions and organizations are encouraged to verify results directly from WAEC or use the online verification service at [www.waecgh.org](www.waecgh.org).
WAEC expresses its sincere gratitude to all stakeholders who supported the successful conduct of the examination and the release of results.
—citinewsroom
