A whole lot of people have been asking to know when the May/June 2017/2018 Waec Exam Registration would commence.

For that reason, we decided to write this article and inform all prospective candidates for the 2017/2018 WAEC examination with all the information new have gathered so far as regards the May/June 2017/2018 WAEC Exam Registration.

Also Read: 2017/2018 JAMB UTME REGISTRATION FORM

What is WAEC/WASSCE?

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is an examination board that conducts the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, for University and Jamb entry examination in West Africa countries. Established in 1952, the council has contributed to education in Anglophonic countries of West Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and the Gambia), with the number of examinations they have coordinated, and certificates they have issued.

The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is a type of standardized test in West Africa. It is administered by the West African Examinations Council. It is only offered to candidates residing in Anglophone West African countries. The academic school-leaving qualification awarded upon successful completion of the exams is the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE).

There are two different types of the examination:

• WASSCE (November/December) – Also known as the General Certificate Examinations (GCE), by its former name; all students from private and public schools are allowed to take this examination, and uniforms are not compulsory. However, other rules and regulations are applied on every candidate. This examination is only offered during the autumn season, and the results are available by December. It is also called private examinations of which now its compulsory to register biometrically.
• WASSCE (May/June) – Also known as the Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE), by its former name; this examination is made for all private and public schools in West Africa. They must also wear distinctive uniforms as described in the standards set by the school boards. This examination is offered during the summer (May to June), and the results are available by August.

When Will May/June 2017/2018 WAEC Exam Registration Form Come Out?

It is not far-fetched that prospective candidates are really eager to know when the May/June 2017/2018 WAEC Exam Registration would commence.

In as much as we always advice candidates to always register on time to avoid all the issues that come with late registration, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) May/June 2017/2018 WAEC Exam Registration has not begun yet.

We are expecting the May/June 2017/2018 WAEC Exam Registration form to come out by November/December 2016. Going by the trend of last year, it was released in November 2015 so we do not expect it to delay later than December 2016 this year.

We will keep you updated as soon as the registration form for the May/June 2017/2018 WAEC Exam Registration is out for sale.

What do I need for the May/June 2017/2018 WAEC Exam Registration?

Below is the information that would be required of you to process the May/June 2017/2018 WAEC Exam Registration:

• Surname
• First name
• Middle name
• Date of birth
• Sex
• Marital Status
• Address
• Telephone Number
• State of Origin
• Local Government of origin
• O-level Subjects to be written
• Email address
• 1 passport photograph with red background
• WAEC Registration Scratch Card

Note: All WAEC registration process, selection of approved school name, passport upload, selection of subjects and fingerprint or thumbprint capture is done with digital personnel on WAEC official website – www.waecdirect.org 

 Scratch Cards Available for May/June 2017/2018 WAEC Exam Registration

Below are the different types of scratch card that would be available for the May/June 2017/2018 WAEC Exam Registration:

• Registration & Result Checker Card – This card allows candidates to register for a maximum of 9 subjects. Candidates are expected to keep this card safe even after registration as they would also need it to check their results when it is released.
• Late Registration Card – This card is used in addition to the Registration Result Checker Card to allow candidates register during the late registration
  When used with the Registration & Result Checker Card, the candidate is allowed to register for a maximum of 9 subjects.

Deadline for May/June 2017/2018 WAEC Exam Registration

The registration has not commenced yet, and until it commences we would not be able to tell you the closing date yet.

However we strongly advice that you keep yourself updated so that you register for the May/June 2017/2018 WAEC Exam Registration as soon as the registration commences and avoid all the hassle that comes with late registration.

We’ll update you with the actual closing date as soon as we’re able to gather that information

May/June 2017/2018 WAEC Exam Registration – Points to Note

The May/June 2017/2018 WAEC Exam Registration  can only be said to have been completed IF AND ONLY IF the candidate has seen the Admission Notice/Photocard page.

Candidates are expected to print the May/June 2017/2018 WAEC Exam Registration Notice/Photocard as it will be required during examination, candidates are also advised to laminate the photocard after printing so as to keep it neat for use throughout the examination period.

In addition, candidates are also expected to keep their Scratch Card safe and intact as the scratch card would be used to check the examination results when they are released.

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