Explore WASSCE 2025 Timetable for Ghana Candidates: Full Schedule, Practical Dates, and Subject Breakdown
Explore the full WASSCE 2025 Timetable for Ghanaian candidates. Get all dates, subjects, practicals, and essential guidelines in this article.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the WASSCE 2025 Timetable for School Candidates in Ghana.
If you are a final-year SHS student, teacher, parent, or guardian, this detailed timetable is your ultimate guide to preparing for the biggest academic milestone yet the WASSCE 2025.
This article covers everything you need to know about the WASSCE 2025 Timetable, including practical dates, essay and objective paper slots, special subject sessions, and vital instructions to keep in mind before and during the examination.
Read on as we break down the full WASSCE 2025 schedule in an engaging and easy-to-follow format.
What Is the WASSCE 2025 Timetable?
The WASSCE 2025 Timetable is the official schedule released by WAEC, detailing the dates and times for all subjects to be written by final-year SHS candidates in Ghana.
The examination period for 2025 starts from Tuesday, 5th August 2025, and ends on Friday, 19th September 2025.
Whether you are taking General Arts, Business, Science, or Technical courses, this timetable is your blueprint to exam success.
Important Highlights of the WASSCE 2025 Timetable
1. Project Work (5th–22nd August 2025)
If you are offering any Visual Arts subject, get ready for Project Work. Candidates offering Basketry, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Jewellery, Leatherwork, Sculpture, Picture Making, and Textiles will have 6 hours daily for 5 days to complete their assignments.
WAEC will provide these question papers two weeks before the actual dates, and specific dates will be arranged through schools.
2. Practical Exams & Orals (11th–22nd August 2025)
Subjects that include oral or practical components such as:
- Foods and Nutrition
- Clothing and Textiles
- French
- Arabic
- Music
- Electronics
- Animal & Crop Husbandry
- Auto Mechanics
- ICT
Each subject has different durations ranging from 15 minutes (e.g., oral French) to 3 hours (e.g., technical practicals). The exact dates and time for each school will be communicated by WAEC separately.
WASSCE 2025 Science Practical Dates
Science students should take note of the following core practicals:
- Physics Practical (Alternative A): 27th August 2025
- Chemistry Practical (Alternative A): 3rd September 2025
- Biology Practical (Alternative A): 10th September 2025
Alternative B and C sessions for Chemistry and Physics are also scheduled on 5th and 18th September, respectively. These options are arranged depending on school capacity and student enrollment.
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Full Breakdown of Key Subjects in the WASSCE 2025 Timetable
Here are the notable subject dates based on the WASSCE 2025 Timetable for Ghana:
Core Subjects:
- English Language (Oral): 20th August 2025
- English Language (Essay & Objective): 4th September 2025
- Mathematics (Core): 11th September 2025
- Integrated Science: 15th September 2025
- Social Studies: 25th August 2025
BUSINESS SUBJECTS :
- Financial Accounting: 26th August 2025
- Economics: 16th September 2025
- Business Management: 8th September 2025
- Cost Accounting: 29th August 2025
- Clerical Office Duties: 2nd September 2025
General Arts:
- Government: 1st September 2025
- History: 26th August 2025
- Geography: 17th September 2025
- Christian Religious Studies (CRS): 5th September 2025
- Literature-in-English: 10th & 18th September 2025
Science Subjects:
- Biology (Essay & Objective): 29th August 2025
- Physics (Essay & Objective): 8th September 2025
- Chemistry (Essay & Objective): 1st September 2025
- Elective Maths: 2nd September 2025
Technical & Vocational:
- Technical Drawing: 26th & 28th August 2025
- Building Construction: 29th August & 5th September 2025
- Auto Mechanics: 22nd August & 8th September 2025
- Woodwork: 10th & 17th September 2025
- Metalwork: 19th August & 12th September 2025
Languages & Others:
- Arabic & French (Orals): 11th August
- French (Essay & Objective): 9th September
- Ghanaian Languages: 3rd September
- General Knowledge in Art: 27th August, 8th & 12th September
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE WASSCE 2025 Timetable.
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Special Notes from WAEC in the WASSCE 2025 Timetable
1. Follow the Time on the Question Paper:
If there’s any difference between the time on the timetable and your question paper, go with the one on the paper.
2. Advance Question Papers: General Knowledge in Art 3 and all Project Work papers will be given out two weeks ahead of the exam.
Schools will announce when these papers are available.
3. Candidates with Special Needs:
Visually impaired and hearing-impaired students are allowed 1.5 times the regular time for each paper.
Final Thoughts on the WASSCE 2025 Timetable
The WASSCE 2025 Timetable for Ghana is officially out for all students and schools. The timetable contains the examination schedules for all the various subjects including the dates and time students will sit for each paper.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: When does WASSCE 2025 start and end?
WASSCE 2025 starts on 5th August 2025 and ends on 19th September 2025.
Q2: Where can I get the full WASSCE 2025 Timetable?
From your school, WAEC offices, or trusted educational websites.
Q3: Are there practical exams in WASSCE 2025?
Yes. Many subjects including science, technical, and vocational programmes have practicals.
Q4: Will WAEC notify us of changes?
Yes. All changes or additions will be communicated through schools.
Source : quarmsmedia.com