THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION FOR SCHOOL CANDIDATES, 2023
PROVISIONAL INTERNATIONAL TIMETABLE (January 11, 2023) (for candidates in The Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone)
Date | Paper Code | Subject Paper |
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DATE | PAPER CODE | SUBJECT PAPER |
Monday, 8th | SC7023 | Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session |
May, 2023 | SC7033 | Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session |
Thursday, 11th | SC6073 | Metalwork 3 (Practical) |
May, 2023 | SC6073 | Metalwork 3 (Practical) |
SC7042 | Management-In-Living 2 (Essay)*** | |
SC7041 | Management-In-Living 1 (Objective)*** | |
SC7043 | Management-In-Living 3 (Test of Practical Work) *** | |
Friday, 12th May, 2023 | SC4012 | Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 2 (Essay) |
SC4011 | Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 1 (Objective) | 1hr 30mins |
Monday, 15th | SC3013 | Arabic 3 (Oral) |
May, 2023 To Friday, 9th June , 2023 | SC3043 SC5113/A SC7013SC7023 | French 3 (Oral)Physical Education 3(Performance Test)Clothing and Textiles 3 (Practical) Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) |
SC7033 | Home Management 3 (Practical) | |
SC7054 | Music 3B (Performance Test) | |
SC5083 | Health Education /Health Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | |
SC6012 | Applied Electricity 2 (Essay) | |
Monday, 15th May, 2023 | SC6011 | Applied Electricity 1 (Objective) |
SC6142 SC6141 | Basic Electricity 2 (Essay) ** Basic Electricity 1 (Objective) ** | 1hr 1hr |
SC3012 | Arabic 2 (Essay) | |
SC3011 | Arabic 1 (Objective) | |
SC5082 | Health Education /Health Science 2 (Essay) | |
SC5081 | Health Education /Health Science 1 (Objective) | |
SC3272 | Hausa 2 (Essay)** | |
SC3271 | Hausa 1 (Objective)** | |
SC3282 | Igbo 2 (Essay)** | |
Tuesday, 16th | SC3281 | Igbo 1 (Objective)** |
May, 2023 | SC3292 | Yoruba 2 (Essay)** |
SC3291 | Yoruba 1 (Objective)** | |
SC3302 | Edo 2 (Essay)** | |
SC3301 | Edo 1 (Objective)** | |
SC3312 | Efik 2 (Essay)** | |
SC3311 | Efik 1 (Objective)** |
SC3322 SC3321 | Ibibio 2 (Essay)**Ibibio 1 (Objective)** | |
Wednesday, 17th May, 2023 | SC1022 SC1021 | Clerical Office Duties 2 (Essay) Clerical Office Duties 1 (Objective) |
SC2162 SC2161 | Civic Education 2 (Essay)** Civic Education 1 (Objective)** | 2hrs 1hr |
SC6182 SC6181 | Computer Studies 2 (Essay)** Computer Studies 1 (Objective)** | 1hr 1hr |
SC1012 SC1011 | Business Management 2 (Essay) Business Management 1 (Objective) | 2hrs 1hr |
Thursday, 18th May, 2023 | SC 5113/B | Physical Education 3(Theory of Practice)***** |
SC7062 SC7061 | Visual Art 2 (Essay) Visual Art 1 (Objective) | 2hrs 50mins |
SC5022 SC5021 | Agricultural Science 2 (Essay) Agricultural Science 1 (Objective) | 2hrs 10mins 50mins |
Friday, 19th May, 2023 | SC2052 SC2051 | Government 2 (Essay)Government 1 (Objective) |
SC6052 SC6051 | Electronics 2 (Essay)Electronics 1 (Objective) | 1hr 1hr |
SC6152 SC6151 | Basic Electronics 2 (Essay) ** Basic Electronics 1 (Objective) ** | 1hr 1hr |
Monday, 22rd May, 2023 | SC6083 | Technical Drawing 3 (Sketches, Building and Mechanical Drawing) |
SC1061 | Shorthand | 1hr 15mins |
SC7022SC7021 | Foods and Nutrition 2 (Essay)Foods and Nutrition 1 (Objective) | 1hr 15mins1hr |
Tuesday, 23rd May, 2023 | SC1042 SC1041 | Financial Accounting 2 (Essay) Financial Accounting 1 (Objective) |
SC3042 SC3041 | French 2 (Essay)French 1 (Objective) | 1hr 15mins 1hr |
Wednesday, 24th May, 2023 | SC6093 SC6093 | Woodwork 3 (Practical)Woodwork 3 (Practical) |
SC1032 SC1031 | Commerce 2 (Essay)Commerce 1 (Objective) | 2hrs 50mins |
Thursday, 25th May, 2023 | SC3022 SC3021 | English Language 2(Essay) English Language 1 (Objective) |
SC3023/B | English Language 3 (Test of Orals) ** /**** | 45mins |
Friday, 26th May, 2023 | SC7053 | Music 3A (Aural) |
SC5023/A SC5023/A | Agricultural Science 3 (Practical) Agricultural Science 3 (Practical) | 1hr 30mins 1hr 30mins |
SC5023/B | Agricultural Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)***** | 1hr 30mins |
SC6082 SC6081 | Technical Drawing 2 (Essay) Technical Drawing 1 (Objective) | 1hr 45mins 1hr |
Monday, 29th May, 2023 | SC5102 SC5101 | Science (Core) 2 (Essay)*** Science (Core) 1 (Objective)*** |
SC5103 | Science (Core) 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)*** | |
Tuesday, 30th May, 2023 | SC5123/A SC5123/A | Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) |
SC6043 | Building Construction 3 (Building Drawing and Essay) | 2hrs 30mins |
SC2072 SC2071 | History 2 (Essay)History 1 (Objective) | 2hrs 1hr |
DATE | PAPER CODE | SUBJECT/PAPER | |
Wednesday, 31st May, 2023 | SC5123/B SC5123/B | Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) | |
SC5123/D | Physics 3 Alternative D (Alternative to Practical Work) ****/***** | 2hrs 45mins | |
SC6183 SC6183 | Computer Studies 3 (Practical)** Computer Studies 3 (Practical)** | 2hrs 2hrs | |
Thursday, 1st June, 2023 | SC4022 SC4021 | General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 2 (Essay) General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 1 (Objective) | |
Friday, 2nd June, 2023 | SC2042 SC2041 | Geography 2 (Essay) Geography 1(Objective) | |
SC2043 | Geography 3(Practical and Physical Geography) | 1hr 50mins | |
Monday, 5th June, 2023 | SC6013 SC6013 | Applied Electricity 3 (Practical) Applied Electricity 3 (Practical) | |
SC6143 SC6143 | Basic Electricity 3 (Practical) ** Basic Electricity 3 (Practical) ** | 3hrs 3hrs | |
SC7063 | Visual Art 3A (Drawing) | 3hrs | |
Tuesday, 6th June, 2023 | SC2032SC2031 | Economics 2 (Essay)Economics 1 (Objective) | |
SC6062 SC6061 | Engineering Science 2 (Essay)***** Engineering Science 1 (Objective)***** | 1hr 45mins 1hr 15mins | |
Wednesday, 7th June, 2023 | SC2022 SC2021 | Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay) Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective) | |
SC2082 SC2081 | Islamic Studies 2 (Essay) Islamic Studies 1 (Objective) | 2hrs 50mins | |
SC5052SC5051 | Chemistry 2 (Essay)Chemistry 1 (Objective) | 2hrs1hr |
DATE | PAPER CODE | SUBJECT/PAPER |
Thursday, 8th | SC6053 | Electronics 3 (Practical) |
June, 2023 | SC6053 | Electronics 3 (Practical) |
SC6153 | Basic Electronics 3 (Practical) ** | |
SC6153 | Basic Electronics 3 (Practical) ** | |
SC7032 | Home Management 2 (Essay) | |
SC7031 | Home Management 1 (Objective) | |
Friday, 9th June, | SC5042 | Biology 2 (Essay) |
2023 | SC5041 | Biology 1 (Objective) |
SC6072 | Metalwork 2 (Essay) | |
SC6071 | Metalwork 1 (Objective) | |
Monday, 12th | SC1071 | Typewriting |
June, 2023 | SC1071 | Typewriting |
Tuesday, 13th | SC5053/A | Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) |
June, 2023 | SC5053/A | Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) |
SC5053/D | Chemistry 3(Alternative D) (Alternative to Practical Work) ****/***** | |
SC6042 | Building Construction 2 (Essay) | |
SC6041 | Building Construction 1 (Objective) | |
SC7052 | Music 2 (Essay) | |
SC7051 | Music 1 (Objective) | |
SC5112 | Physical Education 2 (Essay) | |
SC5111 | Physical Education 1 (Objective) | |
Wednesday, 14th | SC5122 | Physics 2 (Essay) |
June, 2023 | SC5121 | Physics 1 (Objective) |
SC6032 | Auto Mechanics 2 (Essay) | |
SC6031 | Auto Mechanics 1 (Objective) | |
Thursday, 15th | SC2102 | Literature-In-English 2 (Prose) |
June, 2023 | SC2101 | Literature-In-English 1 (Objective) |
SC7012 | Clothing and Textiles 2 (Essay) | |
SC7011 | Clothing and Textiles 1 (Objective) | |
Friday, 16th June, | SC5043/A | Biology 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) |
2023 | SC5043/B | Biology 3(Alternative B) (Alternative to Practical Work) ****/***** |
SC5043/A | Biology 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) | 2hrs |
SC6033 | Auto Mechanics 3 (Practical) | |
SC6033 | Auto Mechanics 3 (Practical) | |
SC2103 | Literature-In-English 3(Drama & Poetry) |
DATE | PAPER CODE | SUBJECT/PAPER |
Monday, 19th June, 2023 | SC5053/B SC5053/B | Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) |
SC7064 | Visual Art 3B (Creative Design) | 3hrs |
Tuesday, 20th June, 2023 | SC3023/A SC3023/A | English Language 3 (Oral)*** English Language 3 (Oral)*** |
SC5183 SC5183 | Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 3 (Practical)** Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 3 (Practical)** | 1hr 30mins 1hr 30mins |
SC5193 SC5193 | Fisheries (Alternative B) 3 (Practical)** Fisheries (Alternative B) 3 (Practical)** | 1hr 30mins 1hr 30mins |
SC6283 SC6283 | Radio, Television and Electronic Works 3 (Practical)** Radio, Television and Electronic Works 3 (Practical)** | 2hrs 2hrs |
SC6133 SC6133 | Auto Mechanical Work 3 (Practical)** Auto Mechanical Work 3 (Practical)** | 2hrs 30mins 2hrs 30mins |
SC6163 SC6163 | Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 3 (Practical)** Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 3 (Practical)** | 3hrs 3hrs |
SC6203 SC6203 | Furniture Making 3 (Practical)** Furniture Making 3 (Practical)** | 3hrs 3hrs |
SC7213 SC7213 | Painting and Decorating 3 (Practical)** Painting and Decorating 3 (Practical)** | 3hrs 3hrs |
SC6303 SC6303 | Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 3 (Practical)** Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 3 (Practical)** | 3hrs 10mins 3hrs 10mins |
SC7203 SC7203 | Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 3 (Practical)** Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 3 (Practical)** | 4hrs 4hrs |
SC7183 SC7183 | Dyeing and Bleaching 3 (Practical)** Dyeing and Bleaching 3 (Practical)** | 4hrs 30mins 4hrs 30mins |
SC6092 SC6091 | Woodwork 2 (Essay and Design) Woodwork 1 (Objective) | 2hrs 20mins 40mins |
Wednesday, 21st June, 2023 | SC1052 SC1051 | Principles of Cost Accounting 2 (Essay) Principles of Cost Accounting 1 (Objective) |
SC1102 SC1101 | Data Processing 2 (Essay)** Data Processing 1 (Objective)** | 2hrs 1hr |
SC6123 | Auto Electrical Works 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)** | 1hr 15mins |
SC6282 SC6281 | Radio, Television and Electronic Works 2 (Essay)** Radio, Television and Electronic Works 1 (Objective)** | 1hr 45mins |
SC6302 SC6301 | Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 2 (Essay)** Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 1 (Objective)** | 1hr 30mins 1hr |
SC7222 SC7221 | Photography 2 (Essay)**Photography 1 (Objective)** | 2hrs 1hr |
SC6132 SC6131 | Auto Mechanical Work 2 (Essay)** Auto Mechanical Work 1 (Objective)** | 2hrs 15mins 45mins |
SC6192 SC6191 | Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work 2 (Essay)** Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work 1 (Objective)** | 2hrs 15mins 45mins |
SC6273 SC6273 | Printing Craft Practice 3 (Practical)** Printing Craft Practice 3 (Practical)** | |
SC6263 SC6263 | Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 3 (Practical)** Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 3 (Practical)** | 1hr 30mins 1hr 30mins |
SC6103 SC6103 | Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 3 (Practical)** Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 3 (Practical)** | 2hrs 2hrs |
SC6173 SC6173 | Carpentry and Joinery 3 (Practical)** Carpentry and Joinery 3 (Practical)** | 2hrs 2hrs |
SC6293 SC6293 | Upholstery 3 (Practical)**Upholstery 3 (Practical)** | 2hrs 2hrs |
SC6243 SC6243 | Machine Woodworking 3 (Practical)** Machine Woodworking 3 (Practical)** | 2hrs 2hrs |
SC6113 SC6113 | Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 3 (Practical)** Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 3 (Practical)** | 3hrs 10mins 3hrs 10mins |
SC5192 SC5191 | Fisheries (Alternative B) 2 (Essay)** Fisheries (Alternative B) 1 (Objective)** | 2hrs 40mins |
SC5182 SC5181 | Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 2 (Essay)** Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 1 (Objective)** | 2hrs 40mins |
SC1172 SC1171 | Store Management 2 (Essay)** Store Management 1 (Objective)** | 2hrs 1hr |
SC1132 SC1131 | Office Practice 2 (Essay)** Office Practice 1 (Objective)** | 2hrs 10mins 1hr |
Thursday, 22nd June, 2023 | SC7163 | Catering Craft Practice 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) ** |
SC7173 | Cosmetology 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) ** | 1hr |
SC6212 SC6211 | GSM Phone Maintenance and Repair 2 (Essay)** GSM Phone Maintenance and Repair 1 (Objective)** | 1hr 35mins 45mins |
SC6252 SC6251 | Mining 2 (Essay)**Mining 1 (Objective)** | 2hrs5mins 40mins |
SC1142 SC1141 | Salesmanship 2 (Essay)**Salesmanship 1 (Objective)** | 2hrs 50mins |
SC7202 SC7201 | Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 2 (Essay)** Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 1 (Objective)** | 2hrs 1hr |
SC7193 | Garment Making 3(Alternative to Practical Work) ** | 45mins |
SC1122 SC1121 | Marketing 2 (Essay)**Marketing 1 (Objective)** | 2hrs 50mins |
SC1092 SC1091 | Bookkeeping 2 (Essay)**Bookkeeping 1 (Objective)** | 2hrs 50mins |
SC1162 SC1161 | Store Keeping 2 (Essay)** Store Keeping 1 (Objective)** | 2hrs 50mins |
SC6122 SC6121 | Auto Electrical Works 2 (Essay)** Auto Electrical Works 1 (Objective)** | 1hr 45mins |
SC6292 SC6291 | Upholstery 2 (Essay)**Upholstery 1 (Objective)** | 1hr 1hr |
SC6102 SC6101 | Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 2 (Essay)** Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 1 (Objective)** | 1hr 30mins 1hr |
SC6112 SC6111 | Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 2 (Essay)** Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 1 (Objective)** | 1hr 30mins 1hr |
SC1112 | Insurance 2 (Essay)** | 2hrs |
SC1111 | Insurance 1 (Objective)** | |
Friday, 23rd June, 2023 | SC1152 SC1151 | Stenography 2(Essay)** Stenography 1(Objective)** |
SC7172 SC7171 | Cosmetology 2 (Essay)**Cosmetology 1 (Objective)** | 1hr 20mins 40mins |
SC6162 SC6161 | Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 2 (Essay)** Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 1 (Objective)** | 1hr 45mins |
SC7162 SC7161 | Catering Craft Practice 2 (Essay)** Catering Craft Practice 1 (Objective)** | 50mins 40mins |
SC6242 SC6241 | Machine Woodworking 2 (Essay)** Machine Woodworking 1 (Objective)** | 1hr 1hr |
SC6262 SC6261 | Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 2 (Essay)** Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 1 (Objective)** | 1hr 1hr |
SC7223 | Photography 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) ** | 3hrs |
SC6172 SC6171 | Carpentry and Joinery 2 (Essay)** Carpentry and Joinery 1 (Objective)** | 1hr 30mins 45mins |
SC6272 SC6271 | Printing Craft Practice 2 (Essay)** Printing Craft Practice 1 (Objective)** | 1hr 30mins 45mins |
SC2172 SC2171 | Tourism 2 (Essay)**Tourism 1 (Objective)** | 1hr 50mins 40mins |
SC7192 SC7191 | Garment Making 2 (Essay)** Garment Making 1 (Objective)** | 40mins 45mins |
SC7212 SC7211 | Painting and Decorating 2 (Essay)** Painting and Decorating 1 (Objective)** | 2hrs 1hr |
SC7182 SC7181 | Dyeing and Bleaching 2 (Essay)** Dyeing and Bleaching 1 (Objective)** | 1hr 40mins 45mins |
SC6202 SC6201 | Furniture Making 2 (Essay)** Furniture Making 1 (Objective)** | 2hrs 45mins |
SC1082 SC1081 | Automobile Parts Merchandising 2 (Essay)** Automobile Parts Merchandising 1 (Objective)** | 2hrs 50mins |
SC1153 | Stenography 3(Shorthand & Word Processing) ** | 1hr 38mins |
* Available to candidates in Ghana only
** Available to candidates in Nigeria only
*** Available to candidates in The Gambia and Sierra Leone only
**** Available to candidates in Liberia only
***** Available to candidates in Sierra Leone only
Notes
- Difference in Time on Question Paper and Timetable
Where the duration indicated on the question paper differs from that on the timetable, the one on the question paper should be followed.
- Question Papers to be Given Out in Advance of the Dates They Are to be Taken
- Visual Art 3
Paper 3A – Instructions will be given to schools two weeks before the paper is due to be taken.
Paper 3B – Question paper will be given to candidates two weeks before it is due to be taken.
Paper 3C –Candidates will be required to execute their projects within six months of the examination year. The period of submission of art pieces will be communicated to schools by the Council.
- Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 3 (Practical)
The question paper will be given to candidates three days before the paper is due to be taken.
- Project Work Papers
The question papers for project work for Painting& Decorating, Dyeing & Bleaching and Leather Goods Manufacturing& Repair will be forwarded to candidates two weeks in advance of the examination. The exact date for the delivery of question papers to candidates will be communicated to them through their schools.
- Extra Time for Blind, Deaf and Dumb Candidates
Blind, deaf and dumb candidates should be allowed one and half times the time allotted to other candidates.
HEADQUARTERS, ACCRA
January 2023
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Amen
No complaints on this timetable
Except being incomplete.
Hello Godwin,
I will look into the timetable and make the necessary adjustments.
I wish you success in your exams.
Sir
I do read and study but if i stay for some time i use t0 kind of forget somethings and the exam is fast approaching
And i do have little problem in chemisty i understand all the theory but not the practical aspect.
Hello Emmanuel,
Here are some study tips that can help:
1. Create a study plan: Start by outlining what you need to cover and when you plan to study. Set realistic goals for each study session and make sure to schedule breaks.
2. Use active studying techniques: Simply reading and highlighting notes is insufficient. You need to engage with the material to remember it actively. Try using techniques such as summarizing, making flashcards, and practising past questions.
3. Practice, practice, practice: The more you practice, the better you will become. Try practising past questions, working through textbook exercises, and experimenting with different study methods until you find what works best.
4. Seek help: If you’re struggling with understanding chemistry practicals, don’t hesitate to ask for help. Reach out to your teacher or tutor for extra support, and consider joining a study group where you can collaborate with other students.
5. Take breaks and rest: Take regular intervals and get enough rest. Your brain needs time to process and retain the information you’re studying. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep each night and take breaks every 45-60 minutes to look.
6. Stay motivated: Finally, stay motivated and positive. Believe in yourself and your ability to succeed. Celebrate your successes, and don’t let setbacks discourage you.
Passing the WAEC exam takes dedication, hard work, and persistence. Following these study tips and staying focused on your goals can increase your chances of success.
I wish you success in your exams.
Sir my major problem is mathematics, am not good in solving maths sometimes it be like my teacher is doing some kind of magic
Hello Khadija,
Being good in mathematics requires consistent effort, practice, and a few good study habits. Here are some tips to help you improve your math skills as a secondary student:
1. Pay attention in class: Make sure to listen carefully to your teacher, take notes, and ask questions when you don’t understand something.
2. Practice regularly: Math is a subject that requires a lot of practice, so make sure to do your homework regularly, and work through additional problems to reinforce your understanding.
3. Review your notes and textbooks: Go over your notes and textbooks regularly, and make sure you understand all the concepts.
4. Seek help when needed: Don’t be afraid to ask your teacher or tutor for help if you’re struggling with a concept or problem.
5. Work with a study group: Join a study group with other students who are interested in math, and work together to solve problems and prepare for tests.
6. Use online resources: There are many online resources available to help you learn math, such as Khan Academy, YouTube tutorials, and math forums.
7. Stay organized: Keep your math notes and assignments organized, so you can quickly refer to them when needed.
By following these tips, you can improve your math skills and become more confident in
Sir, what can I do at this time now
We have barely two months to enter the examination hall
What can I do now…am getting worried about that…when I see that I have not even covered my scheme
What do I do, sir
Gideon,
It is normal to feel unprepared for the WAEC exams.
Continue studying hard to cover the course outline.
Also, read how you can pass the WAEC exams with flying colours here.
I wish you success.