WAEC adopts computer-based test for SSCE

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, said it has adopted computer-based test for mode for the conduct of the Senior School Certificate Examination, SSCE.

WAEC made the disclosure on Monday in a statement signed by the acting head of the Public Affairs Unit of WAEC, Moyosola Adesina.

According to the statement, the innovation would kick off with the conduct of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates in February 2024.

“In line with global best practices, the Nigeria National Office of the West African Examinations Council wishes to inform the general public, and all its stakeholders, that it has concluded plans to migrate its WASSCE for Private Candidates Examination Diets from Paper and Pencil Test to Computer Based Examination,” the statement from the body partly read.