School candidates for the Basic Education Certificate Examination – BECE (SC) 2024 and beyond will be examined on the new Common Core Curriculum. As part of arrangements for the smooth conduct of the examination, the Guidelines, Scheme, and Structure of the Examination with sample questions have been developed.
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Guidelines, Scheme, and Structure of Examination with Sample Questions for the BECE (SC)
Amidst the introduction of the Common Core Curriculum, here are the Syllabus topics, Regulations, Schemes of Examination, and Sample Questions for subjects of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) that will be taken in Ghana with effect from 2024. The Regulations are meant to guide teachers and candidates in preparing for the examination.
The Examination will be administered to school candidates in the third year of the Junior High School Education programme. The examination will test the extent to which candidates have covered the content of the teaching curricula approved by the Ministry of Education in Ghana.
Candidates are expected to acquaint themselves thoroughly with the regulations since they form the basis for taking the examination.
The Basic Education Certificate Examination is made up of two components viz, the Continuous Assessment and External Examination. The Continuous Assessment and External Examination will apply to all candidates.
The Continuous Assessment forms 30% whilst the External Examination forms 70% of the total assessment
Subjects for the BECE Examination
The following subjects shall be available to candidates taking the Basic Education Certificate Examination from 2024 beyond:
- Arabic
- Career Technology
- Computing
- Creative Art and Design
- English Language
- French
- Ghanaian Languages:
- Dagaare
- Dagbani
- Dangme
- Ewe
- Fante
- Ga
- Gonja
- Kasem
- Nzema
- Twi (Akuapem)
- Twi (Asante)
- Mathematics
- Religious and Moral Education
- Science
- Social Studies
Interested stakeholder(s) should kindly visit the Council’s website www.waecgh.org to access it. Download BECE Guidelines, Scheme, and Structure of the Examination with Sample Questions (PDF).
Useful Links
List of Category A, B, C, and D Senior High Schools (SHS) in Ghana
Download the CSSPS School Selection and Placement Form PDF
Senior High School (SHS) Selection for BECE Candidates in Ghana
CSSPS Portal Login | www.cssps.gov.gh | Check SHS Placement
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Addresses of WAEC Offices in Ghana
WAEC Head Office
The West African Examinations Council
Examination Loop (Behind Ridge Hospital)
P.O. Box GP 917, Accra.
Tel: (233-302)-208201-9
Fax: (233-302)-208200
Email: [email protected]
GPS Address: GA-028-4961
Kumasi Branch Office
The West African Examinations Council
Near Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI)
P.O. Box 3515, Kumasi, Ashanti Region.
Tel: 0322-034452/26064/34453/34449
GPS Address: AK-021-2220
Koforidua Branch Office
The West African Examinations Council
Old Estate Road, Nsukwao
P.O. Box KF6, Koforidua, Eastern Region.
Tel: 0342-020075/20921/20922
GPS Address: EN-004-7100
Cape Coast Branch Office
The West African Examinations Council
Mempeasem, Off Jukwa Road
P.O. Box 828, Cape Coast, Central Region.
Tel: 0332-032878/37086/37085
GPS Address: CC-260-5684
Sekondi Branch Office
The West African Examinations Council
Adjacent the Sekondi Anglican Cathedral
P.O. Box 84, Takoradi, Western Region.
Tel: 0312-046334/46041
GPS Address: WS-001-6065
Sunyani Branch Office
The West African Examinations Council
Behind Ghana Legion & District Assembly Offices
P.O. Box 190, Sunyani, Brong Ahafo Region.
Tel: 0352-024462/27016
GPS Address: BS-0022-8262
Ho Branch Office
The West African Examinations Council
Opposite Roads and Highways Offices
P.O. Box 455, Ho, Volta Region.
Tel: 0362-026164/28254
GPS Address: VH-0004-6862
Tamale Branch Office
The West African Examinations Council
(Near GNAT Hostel)
P.O. Box 155 ER, Tamale, Northern Region.
Tel: 0372-022854/23092
GPS Address: NS-046-2300
Bolgatanga Branch Office
The West African Examinations Council
SOE Residential Area
(Near Catering Rest House)
P.O. Box 327, Bolgatanga, Upper East Region.
Tel: 0382-024267/23232
GPS Address: UB-0092-1763
Wa Branch Office
The West African Examinations Council
Chako, Behind Dept. of Feeder Roads
P.O. Box 300, Wa, Upper West Region.
Tel: 0392-022278/20588
GPS Address: XW-0258-0813
