WAEC announces registration for 2025 WASSCE for private candidates

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially announced the commencement of registration for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, First Series.

In a statement shared on its verified X account on Friday, WAEC revealed that prospective candidates can now purchase registration pins at WAEC offices, accredited banks, designated registration centres, or through authorised agents for a fee of ₦27,000.

“Registration for WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2025-First Series has commenced. Candidates can purchase the registration pins at any WAEC office, banks, registration centres, or accredited agents for ₦27,000 only,” the tweet read.

Candidates are required to complete their registration via WAEC’s official portal at http://waeconline.org.ng.

The WASSCE for Private Candidates, commonly referred to as the General Certificate Examination (GCE), is a platform for private candidates to earn their secondary school certification. Unlike the standard WASSCE for school candidates, the private examination does not require uniforms. However, biometric registration remains a mandatory step in the process, ensuring secure and accurate identification.

WAEC urged all prospective candidates to register early and ensure they meet all the requirements for the examination.