Accra: Twenty-eight candidates with special needs are sitting for the 2025 West African Senior High School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in the Central Region. The candidates, who have conditions such as hearing and vision impairments, are taking the exams at their respective schools with necessary assistance, as indicated by the Regional Education Directorate.
According to Ghana News Agency, these candidates are part of a larger group of 41,421 students from 75 schools in the region, comprising 22,810 females and 18,611 males. This indicates that there are 4,199 more girls than boys sitting for this year's examination, a trend that mirrors the national statistics. The 2025 WASSCE began with practicals for Visual Arts students on August 5 and is set to conclude on September 19 with Music and Leather Work. Core subjects will start with Oral English on August 20, followed by Social Studies on August 25. The written exam for core English is scheduled for September 4, while Mathematics and Integrated Science will take place on September 11 and September 15, respectively.
Dr. Juliet Dufie Otami, the Regional Education Director, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, confirmed that all necessary arrangements are in place to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination without any logistical issues. For candidates with special needs, provisions such as braille, interpreters, and large prints have been made according to their conditions. Dr. Otami expressed optimism about the region's performance and emphasized the importance of preventing examination malpractice, warning that offenders would face legal consequences.
The Regional Education Director reassured students about security, promising maximum police protection throughout the examination period. She encouraged expectant girls and lactating mothers to confidently participate in the exams, emphasizing that pregnancy is not a hindrance to education. Dr. Otami urged parents, especially of day students, to reduce their children's workload to allow them sufficient preparation time and discouraged them from facilitating cheating.
