Updates on 2026/27 BECE EXAMINATIONS.

 Introduction

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 the 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.



Subject for the examinations.

The following are the subjects available to candidates:

*ARABIC
*CAREER TECHNOLOGY
*COMPUTING
*CREATIVE ART AND DESIGN
*ENGLISH LANGUAGE
*FRENCH
*GHANAIAN LANGUAGE
*MATHEMATICS
*RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION
SCIENCE
*SOCIAL STUDIES

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.

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.



Selection of SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SHS.

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