Junior high school (JHS) students as they gear up for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for School Candidates. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the inclusion of three new subjects in this year’s examination.
Among the additions are Career Technology, Creative Art and Design, and Arabic. Both Career Technology and Creative Art and Design, stemming from the former Basic Design and Technology (BDT) curriculum, will be compulsory for all candidates. However, Arabic will be offered as an optional subject exclusively for candidates in Islamic basic schools.
In a departure from the traditional five-day schedule, this year’s examination period will span six days, from Monday, July 8, 2024, to Monday, July 15, 2024. John Kapi, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, highlighted the government’s role in shaping the educational landscape, emphasizing the significance of these new subjects.
With candidate registration concluded, WAEC is now focused on organizing the examination breakdown. All necessary preparations, including the dissemination of sample questions and scheduling of meetings, have been finalized.
Arabic’s debut in the BECE serves as an elective option for candidates proficient in the language, providing them with an opportunity for certification. The official timetable released by WAEC outlines the examination schedule, with subjects such as English Language and Religious and Moral Education commencing proceedings on Monday, July 8, 2024.
Subsequent days will see a diverse range of subjects being tested, culminating in French and Career Technology on Friday, July 12, 2024. These developments mark an exciting step forward in the educational landscape, offering students a broader spectrum of learning opportunities and pathways to success.
