The 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) officially began nationwide on Monday, August 25, with thousands of students sitting for the Social Studies written paper, a subject considered central to the curriculum.
At Accra High School, where 5,652 candidates were registered, only one absentee was recorded. According to the school’s WASSCE supervisor, Mr. Fred Oppong Ampofo, the exercise started smoothly, with examination materials delivered on time and candidates demonstrating discipline throughout.
“We had no disruptions, and the students conducted themselves well. I am confident we will complete this year’s examination without major incidents,” Mr. Ampofo said.
Furniture Shortage Tests School’s Preparedness
Despite the smooth process, Accra High faced logistical difficulties, particularly inadequate furniture. This forced supervisors to arrange candidates in mini halls and classrooms instead of the school’s main hall.
“We are hopeful that in the future, with better resources, we can use our big hall to accommodate the numbers more comfortably,” Mr. Ampofo added.
Students Optimistic About Performance
Several candidates who spoke to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) expressed optimism about their performance and praised their teachers’ dedication.
“The exams were okay. Some of the topics I revised appeared, so I was able to write well,” one candidate said.
Emmanuel Naa Ayi Ayeley noted challenges with the Oral English paper: “The voice was so fast, but I managed to do something.”
Francis Boah remarked, “Most of what we treated in class came. The teachers really prepared us.”
Glory Victory Oziegbe added, “We paid attention during lessons, and that helped us a lot. We hope the rest goes well.”
Scale of the Exams
This year’s WASSCE involves 461,640 candidates nationwide—207,381 males and 254,259 females—representing an increase of 1,029 candidates over last year’s figure.
The examination, which began with practical and project work on August 5, is expected to run until September 19, 2025.
For many of the candidates, the exams are not just a test of academic ability but also a chance to prove resilience in the face of logistical hurdles and national pressure.
