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WAEC Releases 2026 SSCE Timetable for Nigerian School Candidates.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the final international timetable for the 2026 WASSCE for School Candidates in Nigeria.
The examination, which kicks off on Tuesday, 21st April 2026, will run until Friday, 12th June 2026. The timetable has been published to help schools, candidates, and parents plan effectively.
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When the Exam Starts and How It Ends
The first papers will be the practical planning sessions for Foods and Nutrition and Home Management on 21st April.
Oral and practical tests for subjects like Arabic, French, Physical Education, Music, and Home Management will take place between 27th April and 8th May 2026.
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A gentle reminder: Friday, 1st May is Workers’ Day – a public holiday. No exam will hold that day.
Key Dates for Major Subjects
| Subject | Paper | Date | Time |
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| General Mathematics | Essay | Wednesday, 3rd June | 9:30 am – 12:00 noon |
| General Mathematics | Objective | Thursday, 4th June | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
| English Language | Essay | Wednesday, 10th June | 9:30 am – 11:30 am |
| English Language | Objective | Thursday, 11th June | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| English Language | Test of Orals | Thursday, 11th June | 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm |
| Physics | Essay & Objective | Monday, 1st June | 2:00 pm – 4:45 pm |
| Chemistry | Practical (Alt. B) | Tuesday, 9th June | 9:30 am – 2:00 pm (two sets) |
| Chemistry | Essay & Objective | Friday, 12th June | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Literature-in-English | Prose & Objective | Friday, 12th June | 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm |
| Government | Essay & Objective | Thursday, 4th June | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Civic Education | Essay & Objective | Tuesday, 2nd June | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Geography | Essay, Objective & Practical | Monday, 8th June | 9:30 am – 5:20 pm |
| Agriculture | Essay & Objective | Tuesday, 2nd June | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
| Agriculture | Practical | Friday, 5th June | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm (two sets) |
| Christian/Islamic Studies | Essay & Objective | Monday, 1st June | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm |
Important Things You Must Know
1. If time differs between question paper and timetable
WAEC says: follow what is on the question paper.
2. Visual Art candidates, take note
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Paper 3A: Instructions go to schools two weeks before the exam
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Paper 3B: Question papers given to candidates two weeks in advance
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Paper 3C: Project work to be done within six months of the exam year
3. For blind, deaf, and dumb candidates
You will be given 1.5 times the normal time – that’s extra time to complete your papers.
What You Should Do Now
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Download the full timetable from WAEC’s official website or collect from your school
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Copy your subject dates into a notebook or phone reminder
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Start your revision early – don’t wait for the last minute
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Art and practical students – begin your projects on time to avoid rushing
Bottom Line: This is the final timetable. No changes have been announced. Candidates are advised to follow these dates strictly. Missing any paper means resitting the entire subject next year.
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