The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the final timetable for the 2023 WASSCE-Private, also known as the November/December examination. This is a crucial step for all candidates and schools preparing for the upcoming exams. In this article, we will provide you with the complete timetable, paper codes, subjects, and important instructions that candidates should be aware of.
2023 NovDec Timetable
The 2023 WASSCE-Private (NovDec) is scheduled to begin on Friday, 27th October 2023. Below, you will find the complete timetable with details of each paper, including paper codes, subject names, duration, and corresponding times in GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Please note that there might be variations in the timing on question papers, and we advise following the duration mentioned on the question paper.
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October 27, 2023 (Friday)
- Paper Code: PC7023
- Subject: Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 08:30 hrs. – 09:30 hrs.
October 30 – November 18, 2023 (Monday – Saturday)
- Various project work papers for Basketry, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Jewellery, Leatherwork, Picture Making, Sculpture, and Textiles.
- Duration: 6 hours a day for 5 days for each paper
- Date and time for each paper will be arranged by the Council.
November 6 – 17, 2023 (Monday – Friday)
- Various papers for Arabic, Music, French, Clothing and Textiles, and Foods and Nutrition.
- Duration: Varies
- Time for each paper will be arranged by the Council.
November 15, 2023 (Wednesday)
- Paper Code: PC6043
- Subject: Building Construction 3 (Building Drawing and Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Time: 08:30 hrs. – 11:00 hrs.
November 15 – 16, 2023 (Wednesday – Thursday)
- Various papers for Dagaare, Dagbani, Dangme, Ewe, Fante, Ga, Gonja, Kasem, Nzema, Twi (Akuapem), and Twi (Asante).
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time: 08:30 hrs. – 11:30 hrs.
November 16, 2023 (Thursday)
- Continuation of papers for Dagaare, Dagbani, Dangme, Ewe, Fante, Ga, Gonja, Kasem, Nzema, Twi (Akuapem), and Twi (Asante).
- Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Time: 13:00 hrs. – 15:30 hrs.
November 17 – 18, 2023 (Friday – Saturday)
- Papers for Ceramics, Electronics, Social Studies, General Knowledge-In-Art, Technical Drawing, General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core), and Building Construction.
- Duration: Varies
- Time: Varies
November 20 – December 5, 2023 (Monday – Tuesday)
- Papers for English Language, Applied Electricity, Literature-In-English, Christian Religious Studies, West African Traditional Religion, Arabic, Auto Mechanics, History, Jewellery, and Geography.
- Duration: Varies
- Time: Varies
December 7 – 9, 2023 (Thursday – Saturday)
- Papers for Typewriting, Physics, Biology, Business Management, Music, Applied Electricity, Sculpture, Integrated Science, and Principles of Cost Accounting.
- Duration: Varies
- Time: Varies
December 12 – 20, 2023 (Tuesday – Wednesday)
- Papers for Chemistry, Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective), Management-In-Living, Information and Communication Technology, Metalwork, Clothing and Textiles, and Economics.
- Duration: Varies
- Time: Varies
Important Instructions
WAEC has provided several crucial instructions for candidates and schools:
- Difference in Time on Question Paper and Timetable: Follow the duration on the question paper if it differs from the timetable.
- Question Papers Given in Advance: General Knowledge-In-Art Paper 3 will be given to candidates two weeks before the paper is due. Project work papers for Basketry, Graphic Design, Leatherwork, Ceramics, Sculpture, Picture Making, Textiles, and Jewellery will also be provided two weeks in advance. The exact delivery date will be communicated.
- Extra Time for Candidates with Visual and Hearing Impairment: Visually and hearing impaired candidates should be allowed one and a half times the allotted time for other candidates.
Conclusion
The release of the 2023 WASSCE-Private (NovDec) timetable is a significant milestone for candidates and schools. Make sure to adhere to the provided instructions and prepare thoroughly for your respective papers. Good luck to all the candidates in your upcoming examinations