The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has extended the registration deadline for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, Second Series, commonly known as WAEC GCE.
Here are the key things to know:
1. The registration deadline has been extended
WAEC has moved the registration deadline to Friday, August 28, 2026.
The council urged prospective candidates who are yet to register to take advantage of the extension.
2. The examination is for private candidates
The WASSCE for Private Candidates is designed for people who are not currently enrolled in regular secondary schools.
It also provides an opportunity for candidates who want to obtain or improve their O’Level results independently.
3. The examination will be computer-based
The 2026 Second Series examination will be conducted entirely as a Computer-Based Examination (CBE).
4. Registration costs ₦37,000
The registration fee remains ₦37,000.
Candidates should complete their registration through the approved WAEC registration process.
5. When will the examination hold?
The examination is scheduled to take place between September and October 2026.
6. Candidates should confirm their examination towns
WAEC advised candidates to visit the nearest WAEC office in their state to confirm the available examination towns before completing their registration.
This is important because candidates need to know where they can take the examination.
7. The new deadline replaces the previous one
Registration for the examination began on May 4, 2026, while the earlier deadline was July 31, 2026.
The new deadline of August 28, 2026 supersedes the earlier date.
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