The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the 2025 WASSCE (West African Senior School Certificate Examination) timetable for school candidates. The exams will run from April 24 to June 20, 2025, across member countries—Nigeria, Gambia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
This article provides the complete WAEC 2025 timetable, including exam dates, subjects, paper types, and essential preparation tips.
WAEC 2025 Exam Overview
- Start Date: April 24, 2025
- End Date: June 20, 2025
- Exam Countries: Nigeria, Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone
- Exam Types: Theory, Objective, Practical, Oral
Key Highlights
✔ Theory & Objective Papers – All subjects include both components.
✔ Practical & Oral Tests – Science, Vocational, and Language subjects have additional practical/oral exams.
✔ Public Holidays & Breaks – Exams are paused on May 1 (Workers’ Day) and June 5-9 (Eid al-Adha).
✔ Special Needs Candidates – Blind, deaf, and dumb candidates get 1.5x extra time.
Full WAEC 2025 Timetable
April 2025 Exams
📅 Thursday, 24th April
- Foods & Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session – 08:30 – 09:30
- Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session – 10:00 – 11:00
📅 Friday, 25th April
- Animal Husbandry (Essay & Objective) – 08:30 – 11:30
- Clerical Office Duties (Essay & Objective) – 08:30 – 11:30
📅 Monday, 28th April
- Metalwork (Practical) – 08:30 – 15:10 (Two Sets)
- Store Management (Essay & Objective) – 13:00 – 16:00
📅 Tuesday, 29th April
- Woodwork (Practical) – 08:30 – 15:00 (Two Sets)
- Applied Electricity (Essay & Objective) – 13:00 – 15:00
📅 Wednesday, 30th April
- Electronics (Essay & Objective) – 08:30 – 10:30
- Foods & Nutrition (Essay & Objective) – 13:00 – 15:15
📅 Friday, 2nd May
- Furniture Making, Painting & Decorating, Photography, Fisheries (Practical) – 08:30 – 12:30
May 2025 Exams
📅 Monday, 5th May
- Arabic (Essay & Objective) – 08:30 – 11:20
- Business Management (Essay & Objective) – 13:00 – 16:00
📅 Tuesday, 6th May
- Commerce (Essay & Objective) – 08:30 – 11:20
- Computer Studies (Practical) – 12:00 – 16:00
📅 Wednesday, 7th May
- Auto Electrical Works, Data Processing, Tourism (Essay & Objective) – 08:30 – 11:30
📅 Thursday, 8th May
- Management-in-Living (Essay, Objective & Practical) – 08:30 – 14:00
📅 Friday, 9th May
- Catering Craft, Cosmetology, Salesmanship (Practical & Objective) – 08:30 – 11:30
📅 Monday, 12th May
- Further Mathematics (Essay & Objective) – 08:30 – 14:30
📅 Tuesday, 13th May – Friday, 6th June
- Oral Exams (Arabic, French, Physical Education, Music, etc.) – Dates vary by school
📅 Monday, 19th May
- Chemistry (Practical & Alternative) – 08:30 – 13:00
📅 Wednesday, 21st May
- Christian Religious Studies & Islamic Studies (Essay & Objective) – 08:30 – 11:30
📅 Friday, 23rd May
- Biology (Essay & Objective) – 08:30 – 11:00
June 2025 Exams
📅 Monday, 2nd June
- Auto Electrical Works, Air-Conditioning (Practical & Objective) – 08:30 – 11:00
📅 Tuesday, 3rd June
- General Mathematics (Essay & Objective) – 08:30 – 15:30
📅 Wednesday, 4th June
- Economics (Essay & Objective) – 08:30 – 11:30
📅 Friday, 13th June
- Applied Electricity (Practical) – 08:30 – 15:00
📅 Friday, 20th June
- Physical Education (Theory & Practical) – 08:30 – 16:30
Important WAEC 2025 Exam Notes
✅ Follow Question Paper Time: If the duration on the question paper differs from the timetable, use the question paper’s timing.
✅ Project-Based Subjects: Visual Art, Block Laying, and other practical subjects require early preparation.
✅ Special Needs Candidates: Extra time (1.5x) is allocated for blind, deaf, and dumb students.
How to Prepare for WAEC 2025
✔ Download the Full Timetable – Plan your study schedule.
✔ Use WAEC Syllabus & Past Questions – Focus on key topics.
✔ Practice Past Questions – Improve speed and accuracy.
✔ Join Study Groups – Discuss difficult subjects with peers.
The 2025 WAEC timetable is packed with theory, practical, and oral exams. Start preparing early to avoid last-minute stress. Bookmark this page for updates and share it with fellow candidates.
Good luck with your WASSCE 2025 exams! 🚀
