2023 WAEC Timetable For Senior School Candidates

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Are you a senior school student in West Africa? This post is to inform you that the 2023 WAEC timetable for senior school candidates is out! You can look at the WAEC exam schedule for the WASSCE in 2023, as well as study tips and information on the significance of adhering to exam requirements.

If you’re a student in Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria, or Sierra Leone, you’ll be happy to know that the 2023 WAEC timetable has just been revealed.

2023 WAEC Timetable for Senior School Candidates

The May/June 2023 test schedule was just issued by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) (for school candidates). Candidates’ ability to fully prepare for the WASSCE exams is greatly aided by the schedule that is provided.

With this notice, WAEC strongly advises all applicants to avoid any form of exam malpractice by following the rules and regulations established for the exam.

Test Date for WAEC in May/June:

This year’s WASSCE (West African Senior School Certificate Examination) is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 8, 2023.

To help you prepare for the 2023 WASSCE for school candidates, which will begin on May 8, 2023, we are pleased to provide you with the WAEC 2023 Schedule.

PLEASE NOTICE that the given schedule is in GMT time. where West Africa Time (WAT) is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Nigerian and other West African applicants should add one hour to the scheduled start time.

Referring to the 2023 WAEC timetable PDF version is recommended.

To see what courses are being offered for a certain exam, select that date.

Monday, May 8th:

Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session – 08:30 – 09:30 hrs
Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session – 10:00 – 11:00 hrs

Thursday, May 11th:

Metalwork 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 11:40 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:10 hrs (2nd Set)
Management-In-Living 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
Management-In-Living 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
Management-In-Living 3 (Test of Practical Work) – 14:00 – 15:00 hrs

Friday, May 12th, 2023:

Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 11:00 hrs
Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 1 (Objective) – 14:00 – 15:30 hrs

Monday, May 15, 2023, and Friday, June 9, 2023 (The Council will determine when each presentation takes place.):

Arabic 3 (Oral)
French 3 (Oral)
Physical Education 3 (Performance Test)
Clothing and Textiles 3 (Practical)
Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical)
Home Management 3 (Practical)
Music 3B (Performance Test)

Monday, May 15th, 2023:

Health Education/Health Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) – 08:30 – 10:15 hrs
Applied Electricity 2 (Essay) – 11:00 – 12:00 hrs
Applied Electricity 1 (Objective) – 12:00 – 13:00 hrs
Basic Electricity 2 (Essay) ** – 11:00 – 12:00 hrs
Basic Electricity 1 (Objective) ** – 12:00 – 13:00 hrs
Arabic 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
Arabic 1 (Objective) – 15:00 – 15:50 hrs

May 16th, 2023 Tuesday:

Health Education/Health Science 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:00 hrs
Health Education/Health Science 1 (Objective) – 10:00 – 11:00 hrs
Hausa 2 (Essay) ** – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
Hausa 1 (Objective) ** – 15:00 – 16:00 hrs
Igbo 2 (Essay) ** – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
Igbo 1 (Objective) ** – 15:00 – 16:00 hrs
Yoruba 2 (Essay) ** – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
Yoruba 1 (Objective) ** – 15:00 – 16:00 hrs
Edo 2 (Essay) ** – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
Edo 1 (Objective) ** – 15:00 – 16:00 hrs
Efik 2 (Essay) ** – 13:00 – 16:00 hrs.
Ibibio 2 (Essay)** -13:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs.
Ibibio 1 (Objective)** – 15:00 hrs. – 16:00 hrs.

Wednesday, May 17th, 2023:

Clerical Office Duties 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:40 hrs
Clerical Office Duties 1 (Objective) – 10:40 – 11:30 hrs
Civic Education 2 (Essay) ** – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
Civic Education 1 (Objective) ** – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
Computer Studies 2 (Essay) ** – 13:00 – 14:00 hrs
Computer Studies 1 (Objective) ** – 14:00 – 15:00 hrs
Business Management 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
Business Management 1 (Objective) – 15:00 – 16:00 hrs

Thursday, May 18, 2023:

Physical Education 3 (Theory of Practice) ***** – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
Visual Art 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
Visual Art 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:20 hrs
Agricultural Science 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 15:10 hrs
Agricultural Science 1 (Objective) – 15:10 – 16:00 hrs

Friday, May 19th, 2023:

Government 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
Government 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
Electronics 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 09:30 hrs
Electronics 1 (Objective) – 09:30 – 10:30 hrs
Basic Electronics 2 (Essay) ** – 08:30 – 09:30 hrs
Basic Electronics 1 (Objective) ** – 09:30 – 10:30 hrs

Monday, May 22nd, 2023:

Technical Drawing 3 (Sketches, Building, and Mechanical Drawing) – 08:30 – 11:15 hrs
Shorthand – 13:00 – 14:15 hrs
Foods and Nutrition 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 14:15 hrs
Foods and Nutrition 1 (Objective) – 14:15 – 15:15 hrs

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023:

Financial Accounting 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 11:00 hrs
Financial Accounting 1 (Objective) – 11:00 – 12:00 hrs
French 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 14:15 hrs
French 1 (Objective) – 14:15 – 15:15 hrs

Wednesday, May 24th, 2023:

Woodwork 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 11:30 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Commerce 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
Commerce 1 (Objective) – 15:00 – 15:50 hrs

Thursday, May 25th, 2023:

English Language 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
English Language 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
English Language 3 (Test of Orals) ** /**** – 13:00 – 13:45 hrs

Friday, May 26th, 2023:

Music 3A (Aural) – 08:30 – 9:15 hrs
Agricultural Science 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 10:00 hrs (1st Set), 10:30 – 12:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Agricultural Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) ***** – 08:30 – 10:00 hrs
Technical Drawing 2 (Essay) – 13:30 – 15:15 hrs
Technical Drawing 1 (Objective) – 15:15 – 16:15 hrs

Monday, May 29th, 2023:

Science (Core) 2 (Essay) *** – 08:30 – 10:00 hrs
Science (Core) 1 (Objective) *** – 10:00 – 11:00 hrs
Science (Core) 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)*** – 12:00 hrs. – 14:00 hrs.

Tuesday, May 30th, 2023:

Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) – 08:30 – 11:15 hrs (1st Set), 11:45 – 14:30 hrs (2nd Set)
Building Construction 3 (Building Drawing and Essay) – 11:45 – 14:15 hrs
History 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
History 1 (Objective) – 15:00 – 16:00 hrs

Wednesday, May 31st, 2023:

Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) – 08:30 – 11:15 hrs (1st Set), 11:40 – 14:25 hrs (2nd Set)
Physics 3 Alternative D (Alternative to Practical Work) /* – 08:30 – 11:15 hrs
Computer Studies 3 (Practical)** – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)

Thursday, June 1, 2023:

General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 11:00 hrs
General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 1 (Objective) – 14:00 – 15:30 hrs

Friday, June 2, 2023:

Geography 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
Geography 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
Geography 3 (Practical and Physical Geography) – 14:00 – 15:50 hrs

Monday, June 5, 2023:

Applied Electricity 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 11:30 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Basic Electricity 3 (Practical) ** – 08:30 – 11:30 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Visual Art 3A (Drawing) – 13:00 – 16:00 hrs

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023:

Economics 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
Economics 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
Engineering Science 2 (Essay) ***** – 13:00 – 14:55 hrs
Engineering Science 1 (Objective) ***** – 14:45 – 16:10 hrs

Wednesday, June 7th, 2023:

Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
Islamic Studies 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
Islamic Studies 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:20 hrs
Chemistry 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
Chemistry 1 (Objective) – 15:00 – 16:00 hrs

Thursday, June 8th, 2023:

Electronics 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 11:30 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Basic Electronics 3 (Practical) ** – 08:30 – 11:30 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Home Management 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 14:00 hrs
Home Management 1 (Objective) – 14:00 – 15:00 hrs

Friday, June 9th, 2023:

Biology 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:10 hrs
Biology 1 (Objective) – 10:10 – 11:00 hrs
Metalwork 2 (Essay) – 14:00 – 15:30 hrs
Metalwork 1 (Objective) – 15:30 – 16:30 hrs

Monday, June 12th, 2023:

Typewriting – 08:30 – 11:10 hrs (1st Set), 11:30 – 14:10 hrs (2nd Set)

Tuesday, June 13th, 2023:

Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Chemistry 3 (Alternative D) (Alternative to Practical Work) /* – 08:30 – 10:00 hrs
Building Construction 2 (Essay) – 11:00 – 12:00 hrs
Building Construction 1 (Objective) – 12:00 – 12:45 hrs
Music 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
Music 1 (Objective) – 15:00 – 16:00 hrs
Physical Education 2 (Essay) – 14:00 – 15:20 hrs
Physical Education 1 (Objective) – 15:20 – 16:10 hrs

Wednesday, June 14th, 2023:

Physics 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:00 hrs
Physics 1 (Objective) – 10:00 – 11:15 hrs
Auto Mechanics 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 14:30 hrs
Auto Mechanics 1 (Objective) – 14:30 – 15:30 hrs

Thursday, June 15th, 2023:

Literature-In-English 2 (Prose) – 08:30 – 09:45 hrs
Literature-In-English 1 (Objective) – 09:45 – 10:45 hrs
Clothing and Textiles 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 14:30 hrs
Clothing and Textiles 1 (Objective) – 14:30 – 15:30 hrs

Friday, June 16th, 2023:

Biology 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Biology 3 (Alternative B) (Alternative to Practical Work) /* – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
Auto Mechanics 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Literature-In-English 3 (Drama & Poetry) – 14:00 – 16:30 hrs

Monday, June 19th, 2023:

Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Visual Art 3B (Creative Design) – 13:00 – 16:00 hrs

Tuesday, June 20th, 2023:

English Language 3 (Oral) – 08:30 – 09:15 hrs (1st Set), 09:20 – 10:05 hrs (2nd Set)
Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 10:00 hrs (1st Set), 10:30 – 12:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Fisheries (Alternative B) 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 10:00 hrs (1st Set), 10:30 – 12:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Radio, Television, and Electronic Works 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Auto Mechanical Work 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 11:00 hrs (1st Set), 11:30 – 14:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Block Laying, Bricklaying, and Concrete Works 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 11:30 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Furniture Making 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 11:30 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Painting and Decorating 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 11:30 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 11:40 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:10 hrs (2nd Set)
Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 12:30 hrs (1st Set), 13:00 – 17:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Dyeing and Bleaching 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 13:00 hrs (1st Set), 13:15 – 17:45 hrs (2nd Set)
Woodwork 2 (Essay and Design) – 13:00 – 15:20 hrs
Woodwork 1 (Objective) – 15:20 – 16:00 hrs

Wednesday, June 21st, 2023:

Principles of Cost Accounting 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
Principles of Cost Accounting 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
Data Processing 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
Data Processing 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
Auto Electrical Works 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) – 08:30 – 09:45 hrs
Radio, Television, and Electronic Works 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 09:30 hrs
Radio, Television, and Electronic Works 1 (Objective) – 09:30 – 10:15 hrs
Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:00 hrs
Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 1 (Objective) – 10:00 – 11:00 hrs
Photography 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
Photography 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
Auto Mechanical Work 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:45 hrs
Auto Mechanical Work 1 (Objective) – 10:45 – 11:30 hrs
Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:45 hrs
Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work 1 (Objective) – 10:45 – 11:30 hrs
Printing Craft Practice 3 (Practical): 08:30 hrs – 09:30 hrs (1st Set), 10:00 hrs – 11:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 3 (Practical): 08:30 hrs – 10:00 hrs (1st Set), 10:30 hrs – 12:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 3 (Practical): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 hrs – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Carpentry and Joinery 3 (Practical): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 hrs – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Upholstery 3 (Practical): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 hrs – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Machine Woodworking 3 (Practical): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 hrs – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 3 (Practical): 08:30 hrs – 11:40 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 hrs – 15:10 hrs (2nd Set)
Fisheries (Alternative B) 2 (Essay): 13:30 hrs – 15:30 hrs
Fisheries (Alternative B) 1 (Objective): 15:30 hrs – 16:10 hrs
Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 2 (Essay): 13:00 hrs – 15:00 hrs
Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 1 (Objective): 15:00 hrs – 15:40 hrs
Store Management 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
Store Management 1 (Objective): 10:30 hrs – 11:30 hrs
Office Practice 2 (Essay): 13:00 hrs – 15:10 hrs
Office Practice 1 (Objective): 15:10 hrs – 16:10 hrs

Thursday, June 22nd, 2023:

Catering Craft Practice 3 (Alternative to Practical Work): 08:30 hrs – 09:10 hrs
Cosmetology 3 (Alternative to Practical Work): 08:30 hrs – 09:30 hrs
GSM Phone Maintenance and Repair 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:05 hrs
GSM Phone Maintenance and Repair 1 (Objective): 10:05 hrs – 10:50 hrs
Mining 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:35 hrs
Mining 1 (Objective): 10:35 hrs – 11:15 hrs
Salesmanship 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
Salesmanship 1 (Objective): 10:30 hrs – 11:20 hrs
Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 1 (Objective): 10:30 hrs – 11:30 hrs
Garment Making 3 (Alternative to Practical Work): 10:30 hrs – 11:15 hrs
Marketing 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
Marketing 1 (Objective): 10:30 hrs – 11:20 hrs
Bookkeeping 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
Bookkeeping 1 (Objective): 10:30 hrs – 11:20 hrs
Store Keeping 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
Store Keeping 1 (Objective): 10:30 hrs – 11:20 hrs
Auto Electrical Works 2 (Essay): 13:00 hrs – 14:00 hrs
Auto Electrical Works 1 (Objective): 14:00 hrs – 14:45 hrs
Upholstery 2 (Essay): 13:00 hrs – 14:00 hrs
Upholstery 1 (Objective): 14:00 hrs – 15:00 hrs
Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 2 (Essay): 13:00 hrs – 14:30 hrs
Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 1 (Objective): 14:30 hrs – 15:30 hrs
Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 2 (Essay): 13:00 hrs – 14:30 hrs
Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 1 (Objective): 14:30 hrs – 15:30 hrs
Insurance 2 (Essay): 13:30 hrs – 15:30 hrs
Insurance 1 (Objective)**: 15:30 hrs. – 16:20 hrs.

Friday, June 23rd, 2023:

Stenography 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 09:10 hrs
Stenography 1 (Objective): 09:10 hrs – 09:50 hrs
Cosmetology 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 09:50 hrs
Cosmetology 1 (Objective): 09:50 hrs – 10:30 hrs
Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 09:30 hrs
Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 1 (Objective): 09:30 hrs – 10:15 hrs
Catering Craft Practice 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 09:20 hrs
Catering Craft Practice 1 (Objective): 09:20 hrs – 10:00 hrs
Machine Woodworking 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 09:30 hrs
Machine Woodworking 1 (Objective): 09:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 09:30 hrs
Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 1 (Objective): 09:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
Photography 3 (Alternative to Practical Work): 08:30 hrs – 11:30 hrs
Carpentry and Joinery 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:00 hrs
Carpentry and Joinery 1 (Objective): 10:00 hrs – 10:45 hrs
Printing Craft Practice 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:00 hrs
Printing Craft Practice 1 (Objective): 10:00 hrs – 10:45 hrs
Tourism 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:20 hrs
Tourism 1 (Objective): 10:20 hrs – 11:00 hrs
Garment Making 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 09:10 hrs
Garment Making 1 (Objective): 09:10 hrs – 09:55 hrs
Painting and Decorating 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
Painting and Decorating 1 (Objective): 10:30 hrs – 11:30 hrs
Dyeing and Bleaching 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:10 hrs
Dyeing and Bleaching 1 (Objective): 10:10 hrs – 10:55 hrs
Furniture Making 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
Furniture Making 1 (Objective): 10:30 hrs – 11:15 hrs
Automobile Parts Merchandising 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
Automobile Parts Merchandising 1 (Objective): 10:30 hrs – 11:20 hrs
Stenography 3 (Shorthand & Word Processing): 14:00 hrs – 15:38 hrs

These examinations are only for candidates in Ghana, Nigeria, Gambia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Download 2023 WAEC timetable for senior school candidates below:

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What You Need to Know About The 2023 WAEC Examination

If the time allotted for a question is different on the question paper than it is in the schedule, use the time allotted for the question.

Educators were provided the Paper 3A guidelines two weeks before the exam began.
Examinees were emailed the Paper 3B questions two weeks before the exam.
Projects for Paper 3C must be completed within six months of the exam year, with the submission deadline being announced by the Council.
Students are handed the exam paper for Block Laying, Bricklaying, and Concrete Works 3 (Practical) three days before the exam.
Papers for the Project Work Exams (Painting & Decorating, Dyeing & Bleaching, Leather Goods Manufacture & Repair) are sent out to students two weeks in advance, and the exam date is announced to schools.
The deaf, stupid, and blind get additional time for 1 hour 30 minutes as long as the other applicants.