2024 BECE- Final Timetable

The West African Examinations Council, Accra: Basic Education Certificate Examination for School Candidates, 2024 - Final Timetable

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the final timetable for the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for school candidates. The exams are scheduled to commence on Monday, July 8, 2024, and conclude on Monday, July 15, 2024. Below is a detailed breakdown of the examination dates, subjects, and times:

Examination Schedule

Monday, 8th July, 2024

• English Language 2 (Essay): 9:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. (1 hour 10 minutes)
• English Language 1 (Objective): 10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (50 minutes)
• Religious and Moral Education 2 (Essay): 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (1 hour)
• Religious and Moral Education 1 (Objective): 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. (45 minutes)

Tuesday, 9th July, 2024

• Science 2 (Essay): 9:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. (1 hour 25 minutes)
• Science 1 (Objective): 10:25 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. (45 minutes)
• Computing (Essay): 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (1 hour 15 minutes)
• Computing (Objective): 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (45 minutes)

Wednesday, 10th July, 2024

• Social Studies 2 (Essay): 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (1 hour)
• Social Studies 1 (Objective): 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. (45 minutes)
• Creative Art & Design 2 (Essay): 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (1 hour 15 minutes)
• Creative Art & Design 1 (Objective): 2:15 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. (40 minutes)

Thursday, 11th July, 2024

• Mathematics 2 (Essay): 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (1 hour)
• Mathematics 1 (Objective): 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (1 hour)
• Ghanaian Language 2 (Essay): 1:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. (1 hour 10 minutes)
• Ghanaian Language 1 (Objective): 2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (50 minutes)

Friday, 12th July, 2024

• French 2 (Essay): 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. (45 minutes)
• French 1 (Objective): 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. (1 hour)
• Career Technology 2 (Essay): 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (1 hour 15 minutes)
• Career Technology 1 (Objective): 2:15 p.m. – 3:05 p.m. (50 minutes)

Monday, 15th July, 2024

• Arabic 2 (Essay): 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (1 hour)
• Arabic 1 (Objective): 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. (45 minutes)

Important Notes

1. Continuous Sitting: Both papers for each subject are to be taken at one sitting without a break.
2. Time Discrepancies: If there is a difference in the duration indicated on the question paper and the timetable, the duration on the question paper should be followed.
3. Extra Time for Impaired Candidates: Candidates with visual and hearing impairments are to be allowed an additional 50% of the time allotted to other candidates.

This timetable provides a clear structure for students and schools to prepare effectively for the upcoming BECE. All stakeholders are advised to adhere strictly to the schedule to ensure a smooth and orderly examination process.

For more detailed information and updates, candidates and their guardians are encouraged to visit the official WAEC website or contact their respective schools.