Candidate Eligibility and subjects Available for BECE in Ghana

    EducationGhana| March 01| Candidate Eligibility and subjects Available for BECE in Ghana:  This examination is both for certification and selection into Senior High Schools and Technical Institutes in Ghana.

    The results of the examination is based on Continuous Assessment and external examination. The Continuous Assessment forms 30% whilst the external examination forms 70% of the total assessment.

    Eligibility

    Candidates in the third year of Junior High Schools approved by the Ghana Education Service are eligible to register to take part in this examination.

    Download the September 2010 SHS Literature in English Syllabus HERE

    Date of Examination

    The examination is conducted nationwide in June each year.

    Entry for the Examination

    Registration for the examination is done electronically in October/November each year. Statement of Entries, CDs together with the registration fees should reach the appropriate Office of the Council by specified dates that will be determined by the Council from year to year.

    Subjects for the Examination

    The following are the subjects available to candidates:

    • English Language
    • Ghanaian Language and Culture
    • Social Studies
    • Integrated Science
    • Mathematics
    • Basic Design and Technology
    • Religious & Moral Education
    • Information and Communications Technology
    • French (optional)

    Download the September 2010 SHS ECONOMICS Syllabus HERE

    Grading of Candidates

    Candidates are graded based on their performance in the external examination (objective and written) and Continuous (Internal) Assessment marks provided by the schools.

    A nine-point numerical scale is used in grading the candidates with Grade 1 denoting the highest performance and Grade 9 the lowest.

    Check Business Courses being offered at the SHS in Ghana HERE

    Release of Results

    The results of the examination are released in August to enable successful and qualified candidates enter Senior High Schools and Technical Institutes at the beginning of the academic year.

    The results lists are sent to the participating schools, whilst each candidate receives a statement of results through his/her school. Candidates can also check their results online with an access card at www.waecgh.org.

    Download the September 2010 SHS ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS STUDIES Syllabus HERE

     

    Selection of Candidates to Senior High School

    Candidates are selected to Senior High Schools by the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS).

     

    Review of Scripts

    Scripts are kept for three months after release of results before they are finally destroyed.

    During this time, review of scripts for a fee is allowed and this is done at the instance of the Head of school or an accredited representative of the school since the Basic Education Certificate Examination is a school-based examination.

    The Council by policy does not undertake review of scripts at the instance of candidates, parents, guardians, or persons claiming to act “in loco parentis”

    Certificates

    Certificates are sent to the schools for collection by individual candidates. Certificates are produced once, and so certificates that get lost or damaged after collection are not replaced.

     

    Confirmation of Results

    Candidates who lose their certificates may confirm their results to prospective employers and educational institutions

     

    Attestation of Results

    Candidates who lose their certificates may also request for attestation of their results.

    Further information/Enquires

    All enquiries about the Basic Education Certificate Examination may be directed to the Deputy Registrar/ Controller, National Examinations Administration Department on telephone numbers,

    (233) 302-208201-9 or info@waecgh .org

    Check the SHS Grading System HERE

     

    Download the 2022 basic and shs Academic Calendar HERE

    Check This Out: JUST IN: Coalition of Concerned Teachers sacks acting President King Ali Awudu

    Prospective Students can also check out the Admission Deadlines for Tertiary Institutions in Ghana as well as their Entry Requirements before Applying.

    They can also check the Institions’ cut off pointsandHow to Applyto the various Tertiary Institutions in Ghana as well as the Insitutions’ Fees Schedulesfor any particular Semester or Year.

    Candidate Eligibility and subjects Available for BECE in Ghana | 1

     


    SEND US YOUR STORIES FOR PUBLICATION VIA WHATSAPP NUMBER0506440219

    Get the  WAEC Marking Schemes HERE

    Get theNaCCA/GES Standard-Based Lesson Plans HERE

    Get the Ghana Education ServiceNew Standard–Based Scheme of Learning (SOL)HERE

    Get the Ghana Education Service New Standard–Based Curriculum HERE

    Get the WAECBECE, WASSCE, NTC Licensure Exam, and Teachers’ Promotion Exam Past Questions HERE

    Download Teachers Guide on SBCand CCP Curriculums HERE


    ♥Copyright Notice: Content on This Website is Copyright Protected. No Part of this Content should be Reproduced without the Consent of the Author(s) or Recognition to the source of the Content.© 2020 Ellis Multimedia: EducationGhana.org: All Rights Reserved.♥

    NO COMMENTS

    What's your take on this Latest Development?Cancel reply

    Don`t copy text!
    Exit mobile version