The West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of provisional results for candidates who participated in the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, Ghana version.

The results, available online, has been released on December 30, 2024, according to a statement from the council. WAEC has made provisions for candidates and school heads to access the results with ease.

“The council will make available login details to heads of schools to enable them access the results of their candidates.’’
West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC)

According to WAEC, candidates who wish to access their results can do so directly via WAEC’s official website. The council emphasized the importance of adhering to its guidelines to ensure seamless access and avoid falling prey to fraudulent activities.

“The council would like to caution all its stakeholders to be wary of fraudsters who promise to upgrade results for a fee.
“Candidates are to note that WAEC results are secured and can be authenticated using its results verification system. The WAEC QR code can be downloaded and used to verify results.”
West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC)

The statement also estimated the total number of students who took the examination, those who were absent as well as the sex ratio.

“A total of 460,611 candidates made up of 212,954 males and 247,657 females from 1,003 schools entered for the examination. A total number of 4,609 (1.0%) were absent from the examination.’’
West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC)

The results, hosted online, are now accessible to candidates and schools. WAEC encouraged all interested parties to visit its official website for more details on the individual subjects performance of the students.

WAEC’s 2024 WASSCE results release marks an essential step in the academic journey of many students across Ghana.

The council’s emphasis on security and authenticity serves as a reminder of its commitment to maintaining the credibility of its examinations.

Students and stakeholders must take the necessary steps to access and verify their results while heeding WAEC’s warnings to avoid fraudsters.

Delayed Results, WAEC Prior Acknowledgment of Additional Funds

Meanwhile, the delays in releasing the results were primarily due to broken scanners critical for processing examination scripts, compounded by funding constraints. WAEC required immediate repairs or replacement of the equipment to complete the results processing.

To this effect, WAEC in an earlier press statement issued by its Head of Public Affairs, John K. Kapi, WAEC confirmed that the funds, received on December 25, 2024, would enable the Council to finalize the scanning of objective answer cards and conclude result processing by the end of December.

“The West African Examinations Council wishes to inform its stakeholders that on December 25, 2024, it received a cheque for an additional amount of GHC 35,000,000.00 from the Ministry of Education to enable it to complete the scanning of the objective answer cards and conclude the processing of results for the WASSCE for School Candidates, 2024.”
John K. Kapi, Head of Public Affairs WAEC

The announcement comes against the backdrop of urgent warnings from Vice Chancellors Ghana (VCG), an association of university leaders, about the repercussions of any delays in releasing the 2024 WASSCE results.

In an earlier statement, VCG cautioned that such delays could severely disrupt the academic calendars of universities, many of which are structured around the timely admission of new students based on the examination results.

JOHN KAPI WAEC — John K. Kapi, Head of Public Affairs WAEC

Moreover, Vice Chancellors Ghana stressed that the academic calendars of most universities hinge on the prompt release of results to facilitate admissions, orientation programs, and the commencement of academic activities.

Despite the recent inflow of funds, WAEC highlighted outstanding financial obligations that could further delay operations. The Council revealed that the Ministry of Education has yet to release the balance needed to settle payments for supervisors, invigilators, script checkers, suppliers of examination materials, and other essential services.

“While we appreciate the Ministry’s effort in providing the additional funds, we appeal for the release of the outstanding balance to enable us to meet our financial commitments and ensure a seamless conclusion to this year’s WASSCE processing.”
John K. Kapi, Head of Public Affairs WAEC

Albeit, WAEC assured the public of its commitment to delivering on its mandate despite financial and operational challenges. “The Council is working round the clock to ensure the results are released by the end of the month,” Mr. Kapi stated, adding that WAEC remains dedicated to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the examination process.

The financial challenges faced by WAEC in administering and processing national examinations have reignited calls for more sustainable funding models.

WAEC concluded its statement by wishing stakeholders the best of the season and reaffirming its commitment to addressing the challenges. However, the Council’s appeal for additional funds underscores the pressing need for immediate action to avert a potential crisis in Ghana’s education sector