WAEC Opens 2017 Novdec Registration

THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

ACCRA

WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION FOR

PRIVATE CANDIDATES, 2017

NOTES FOR THE GUIDANCE OF CANDIDATES

Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding to register for the examination.

Registration for the examination is biometric and online for all candidates.

1.BIOMETRIC REGISTRATION

Prospective candidates are to follow the steps below to register:

(1)Candidates are required to capture their fingerprints at designated internet cafes to commence registration. The list of designated internet cafes can be obtained on the WAEC website,www.waecgh.org

(2)Open the registration website:www.waecgh.org

(3)Select link to WASSCE for Private Candidates

(4)Click onSTART REGISTRATION HERE.

(5)Fill in the required security information data, i.e. password, security question, etc.

(6)Fill in your personal information.

(7)Upload your picture. (See 10 for details)

(8)Upload your signature.

(9)Select theRegionand theCentrewhere you wish to take the examination.

(10)Select the subject(s) you intend to write.

(11)Print your voucher and send to any of thebankslisted in 17.

(12)Pay the appropriate fees at the bank or by visa card ONLINE.

(13)You will use your PIN/Invoice Number to access your Index Number and Admission Notice from 5thAugust, 2017.

NOTE THAT YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT VALID UNTIL YOU PAY THE REQUISITE FEE(S).

2.ELIGIBILITY

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8thFebruary – 30thApril, 2017(16.00 GMT)….Normal registration and payment

1st– 3rdMay, (16.00GMT) ……………………Payment for normal registration only

4th– 31stMay, 2017…………………………….Late entry and payment

5.You may contact any of the Council’s Offices listed below for further information:

(1)GREATER ACCRA REGION

Private Candidates’ Examination Administration Department (PCEAD) (Examination Loop, behind Ridge Hostpital)

Tel: 0302-208172

(2)ASHANTI REGION

The WAEC Branch Office, Kumasi (Near KTI, Amakom)

Tel: 0322034451/0322034448

(3)WESTERN REGION

The WAEC Branch Office, Sekondi (Adjacent to the Sekondi Anglican Cathedral) Tel: 03120-46334

(4)CENTRAL REGION

The WAEC Branch Office, Cape Coast (Near Mempeasem)

Tel: 03122-96508

(5)VOLTA REGION

The WAEC Branch Office, Ho (Opposite Roads and Highways Office) 03620-28254

(6)EASTERN REGION

The WAEC Branch Office, Koforidua (Old Estate, Nsukwao)

Tel: 03420-20922/23

(7)BRONG AHAFO REGION

The WAEC Branch Office, Sunyani

(BehindGhanaLegion & Municipal Assembly Offices) Tel: 03520-24462/03520-27016

(8)NORTHERN REGION

The WAEC Branch Office,Tamale(Adjacent to GNAT Hostel)

Tel: 03720-22854/23092

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(9)UPPER EAST REGION

The WAEC Branch Office, Bolgatanga

(SOE Residential Area, near Catering Rest House)

03820-23232/24267

(10)UPPER WEST REGIONThe WAEC Branch Office, Wa (Near Kumbeihi Cluster of Schools)03920-22278

6.INDEX NUMBER

Your 10-digit Index Number will be generated by the office and may be accessed on- line from 1stJuly, 2017 using your Invoice Number.

7.CANDIDATE’S NAME

Candidates should ensure that their names are properly entered.

(1)SURNAMEshould be entered first, followed by theFIRST NAMEand then the

MIDDLE NAME (if any).

(2)Full name should not exceed forty (40) characters.

For example:OBIRI-YEBOAHJONATHAN KWASIshould be entered as

(3)Candidates with hyphenated names should ensure that the hyphen is properly indicated.

NB:Candidate’s surname and first name should be written in full.

8.DATE OF BIRTH

Candidates should ensure that their correct date of birth is entered.Requests for correction in dates of birth after release of results would not be granted.

9.E-MAILADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Candidatesshouldensure that they provide accurate and active e-mail addresses and telephone numbers. The Council will correspond with candidates via the e-mail or telephone numbers provided.

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10.SPECIFICATION OFPASSPORT-SIZEDPHOTOGRAPHSPassport-sizedphotographs of candidates must meet the following specifications:

(1)Dimensions: 160pixels (width) by 200 pixels (height);

(2)Photo background should be plain white oroff-white;

(3)Candidate’s images should be captured without spectacles or sunglasses;

(4)Both ears of candidates must appear;

(5)All features of the face – forehead with part of top hair, eyes, nose, mouth and chin must appear in the image;

(6)Image should be centred;

(7)Candidates must look straight into the camera.

(8)Candidates are to personally ensure that their correct photographs are uploaded.

Candidates are to personally ensure that their correct photographs are uploaded. Requests for change of photograph would not be entertained.

WAEC WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY WRONG DATA CAPTURED.

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11.EXAMINATION CENTRES

The centres for the examination are as listed below:

NB:The Council reserves the right to re-direct candidates to other centres if there are not enough entries for any particular centre or if there are more candidates at a centre than can be accommodated there.

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16.REGISTRATION FEES

(1)Subject Fees

The subject fees are as follows:

(2)Fees for Oral/Practical/Project Work

Candidates who offer subjects with oral/practical/project work component will pay additional fees as follows:

GH¢34.00 per subject for Practical GH¢34.00 per subject for Project Work

GH¢24.00 per subject for Oral (English and French)

(3)Correction of Entries

After submission of entries candidates who wish to make any change(s) between 8thFebruary and 30thApril, 2017 will pay the following charges:

∙GH¢34.00 plus Practical/Project Work/Oral fee where applicable

∙GH₵34.00 for correction of centre name, date of birth, address, picture or substitution of subject.

∙For addition of subject(s), the fees are as stated in 16(1) and 16(2) above.

(4)Penalties

Entries made between 4thand 31stMay, 2017 will attract the following:

(a)Late Entry: One and half (1½) times the total entry fee;

(b)Substitution of Subject(s): One and half (1½) times the subject(s) fee indicated in 16(1) and 16(2) above;

(c)Addition of Subject(s): Twice the subject(s) fee indicated in 16(1) and 16(2) above;

(d)Correction of name, date of birth, address, or signature: GH¢50.00.

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17.LIST OF PARTICIPATING BANKS

Candidates may pay their e-registration fees at any branch of the following banks:

(1)Prudential Bank (GH) Limited

(2)Zenith Bank(GH) Limited

(3)Bank of Africa(GH) Limited

(4)United Bank of Africa (UBA)

(5)Uni Bank (GH) Limited

(6)Ecobank (GH) Limited

(7)Access Bank

(8)FBN Bank (GH) Limited

(9)Agriculture Development Bank (ADB) (only in the following regions):

EASTERN, VOLTA, NORTHERN, UPPER EAST AND UPPER WEST

The registration shall become valid only after the requisite fee has been paid and the appropriate receipt has been obtained by the candidate at the bank.

18.REFUND OF FEES

The West African Examinations Council, (WAEC), doesNOTundertake to refund fees paid for its services. However, if notice of withdrawal of candidature is received before 30thJune, 2017, consideration may be given for the refund of fees paid, solely at the discretion of the Council.

19.REQUEST FORRE-MARKING

Requests for remarking received 60 days after the release of results would not be granted. Any candidate who makes a request for remarking will be required to pay the appropriate fee.

20.CANDIDATES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Candidates with special needs (example: physically challenged, visually impaired and hearing impaired) who are duly registered for the examination should complete the attachedForm Aand forward it to the Council to enable us make special arrangements for them. This notification should be received not later than 1stJune, 2017.

(1)ADDITIONAL TIME FOR SPECIAL NEEDS

Candidates who are blind/deaf are to be allowed one and half (1½) times the time allotted to other candidates.

(2)ORAL TESTS

Candidates who are deaf are exempted from Oral Tests.

21.ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES

Certificates would be issued to candidates upon request three months after release of results.

HEAD OF NATIONAL OFFICE

WAEC, ACCRA

JANUARY, 2017

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13.As soon as you are told that time is up, arrange your papers in the order in which you have answered the questions; ensure that your answer bookletand all supplementary sheetshave your full index number and name written onthem. Fasten them together securely with twine at the top left-hand corner. Stay in your place until your script has been collected and you are told to leave.

CAUTION

14.Do not leave your answers in such a position that another candidate can read them.

Candidates are not permitted to have in their desks or in their possession, while in the examination room, any book, memorandum or pocket-book, notes or papers whatsoever, except the correct question paper given out by the Supervisor/Invigilator in the examination room. Candidates using slide rules and mathematical instruments as permitted by the regulations must see to it that any information (formulae or other data) shown on them is securely covered up. The slide rules and instrument boxes must be shown to the Supervisor before being used.

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING OBJECTIVE TEST PAPERS

These instructions should be carefully followed by candidates taking Objective Tests.24.

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Note that the answer space has been shaded completely; note also that the shading does not continue beyond the two lines. Failure to shade the answer space as shown may result in loss of marks.

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completely and shade the correct answer space. If a candidate makes a poor erasure, and substitutes a new answer, there is the danger that the computer will read the erasure as a mark and give no score.

30.Undernocircumstance should the answer sheet be folded or crumpled or damaged. The computer will reject such answer sheets.

Any candidate found working on a paper before the order to start work is given or found still writing when the order to stop work is given, commits an irregularity and will be penalized accordingly.

SPECIAL WARNING ON CENTRE ARRANGEMENT

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SPECIAL WARNING ON THE USE OF CALCULATORS

SPECIAL WARNING ON MOBILE PHONES

36.Under no circumstance should mobile phones be brought into the examination hall.

Where a candidate is found with a mobile phone or any other electronic communication device in the examination hall, the entire results of the candidate shall be withheld pending the cancellation of his/her entire results by the appropriate Committee of Council.

HEAD OF NATIONAL OFFICE

WAEC, ACCRA

JANUARY, 2017

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FORM A

THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

2017 WASSCE FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES

FORM FOR CANDIDATES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

(This Form must be completed in duplicate. The original copy should be sent to the Council together with the registration documents and the duplicate kept by the candidate)

1.Applications from candidates should be accompanied by medical reports. It is imperative that the letters are detailed and with recommendations on the kind of assistance needed.

2.Requests without medical reports would not be processed.