The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has shared the timetable for the 2025 GCE 2nd Series (Nov/Dec) for private candidates. The exams will be conducted on computers. Here’s what you need to know, along with some important details to help you prepare.
Key Dates
- Start of Exams: Friday, 24 October 2025
- End of Exams: Thursday, 18 December 2025
The exam period is about 8 weeks long and includes project work, oral exams, practicals, and more.
What the Timetable Includes
Here are some things to pay attention to in the exam timetable:
- Project Works / Practical Works
Subjects like Basketry, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Jewellery, Leatherwork, Picture Making, Sculpture, and Textiles will have project or practical parts. The dates for these are set by WAEC. - Oral & Performance Tests
- Languages and subjects that need speaking or performance (like Arabic, French, and Music) have their own time slots for tests. These are usually arranged by the Council and may not always be included in the main timetable.
- Alternative to Practical Work
- For students who can’t do practical sessions, there are papers that serve as “Alternative to Practical Work.”
- Multiple Sets / Countries
- Some papers are different for various countries. The timetable shows which papers are offered where.
Find Below the Attached file
Tips To Plan & Prepare
To get the best out of this timetable, here are some simple tips:
- Click the download button above to get the complete timetable early and note your subjects. Some project/practical and oral exam times will be set later.
- Plan backward: start from your exam dates and go back to today. Focus on revising subjects with exams coming up first.
- Practice like you are in the exam, especially for written and theory papers. Also, practice for oral and performance tests if needed.
- Prepare your tools: For Computer-Based Testing (CBT), make sure you know how to use the testing system, have a reliable power source, good devices (computer, webcam, etc.), and all necessary materials.
- Use the days between your exams wisely: you’ll have free days. Use these for resting, reviewing what you’ve learned, and taking care of yourself.
Stay informed: Sometimes, WAEC might announce changes (like times or locations). Always check the WAEC website or reliable sources for updates.
