2025 WAEC GCE Timetable for 2nd Series

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the timetable for the 2025 second series WASSCE for private candidates, also called GCE. The exam runs from Friday, 24 October 2025 to Thursday, 18 December 2025. Centres will run across Ghana, Nigeria, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. This article keeps the key facts, shows where to get the official PDFs, and summarises repeated date blocks so students can plan with ease. Who the WAEC GCE is for School leavers who wish to improve grades Workers or adults who did not sit WAEC in school Private learners who study outside regular

2025 WAEC GCE Timetable for 2nd Series

WAEC GCE Timetable 2025 — WASSCE for Private Candidates Second Series

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the timetable for the 2025 second series WASSCE for private candidates, also called GCE.

The exam runs from Friday, 24 October 2025 to Thursday, 18 December 2025. Centres will run across Ghana, Nigeria, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.

This article keeps the key facts, shows where to get the official PDFs, and summarises repeated date blocks so students can plan with ease.

Who the WAEC GCE is for

  • School leavers who wish to improve grades
  • Workers or adults who did not sit WAEC in school
  • Private learners who study outside regular schools

All successful candidates receive the same WAEC certificate as school candidates. Results are accepted by universities, polytechnics, and employers.

WAEC GCE Timetable 2025

The timetable lists all papers by date and time, including practicals, orals, and project work. Project work in Art subjects and some practical papers are released to centres ahead of time. Please review each entry with care and confirm any centre notices.

Candidates taking part in the exam can find the full timetable outlined below. For convenience, we have also attached a PDF version for those who would like to download it to their device or those who would like to print it out.

PDF & Personalised Version of the GCE Timetable

International Version:
The international version of the timetable is available for download as a PDF (98 KB) here: Download International Timetable (Ghana, Nigeria, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Liberia)

Nigerian Version:
The Nigerian version of the GCE timetable is also available for download as a PDF (106 KB) here: Download Nigerian GCE Timetable

Candidate Information:
Candidates are advised to download their personalised timetable two (2) weeks before the commencement date of the examination from: WAEC Candidate Login Portal. You will need to log in using your Username and Password.

WAEC GCE Timetable for Nigerians

Friday, 24th October, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC7023
    • Subject/Paper: Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC7033
    • Subject/Paper: Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Monday, 3rd November, 2025 to Friday, 14th November, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC3013
    • Subject/Paper: Arabic 3 (Oral)
    • Duration: 15 minutes
    • Time: Time for paper will be arranged by the Council
  • Paper Code: PC7054
    • Subject/Paper: Music 3B (Performance Test)
    • Duration: 30 minutes
    • Time: Time for paper will be arranged by the Council
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  • Paper Code: PC3043
    • Subject/Paper: French 3 (Oral)
    • Duration: 40 minutes
    • Time: Time for paper will be arranged by the Council
  • Paper Code: PC7013
    • Subject/Paper: Clothing and Textiles 3 (Practical)
    • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
    • Time: Time for paper will be arranged by the Council
  • Paper Code: PC7023
    • Subject/Paper: Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical)
    • Duration: 3 hours
    • Time: Time for paper will be arranged by the Council
  • Paper Code: PC7033
    • Subject/Paper: Home Management 3 (Practical)
    • Duration: 3 hours
    • Time: Time for paper will be arranged by the Council

Tuesday, 11th November, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC4012
    • Subject/Paper: Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC4011
    • Subject/Paper: Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 12th November, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC1042
    • Subject/Paper: Financial Accounting 2 (Theory and Practice)
    • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC1041
    • Subject/Paper: Financial Accounting 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC2052
    • Subject/Paper: Government 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC2051
    • Subject/Paper: Government 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC6152
    • Subject/Paper: Basic Electronics 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC6151
    • Subject/Paper: Basic Electronics 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, 13th November, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC3272
    • Subject/Paper: Hausa 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC3271
    • Subject/Paper: Hausa 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC3282
    • Subject/Paper: Igbo 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC3281
    • Subject/Paper: Igbo 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC3292
    • Subject/Paper: Yoruba 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC3291
    • Subject/Paper: Yoruba 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC6032
    • Subject/Paper: Auto Mechanics 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC6031
    • Subject/Paper: Auto Mechanics 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Friday, 14th November, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC7032
    • Subject/Paper: Home Management 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC7031
    • Subject/Paper: Home Management 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC6153
    • Subject/Paper: Basic Electronics 3 (Practical)
    • Duration: 3 hours
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (1st Set)
  • Paper Code: PC6153
    • Subject/Paper: Basic Electronics 3 (Practical)
    • Duration: 3 hours
    • Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (2nd Set)
  • Paper Code: PC2032
    • Subject/Paper: Economics 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC2031
    • Subject/Paper: Economics 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, 15th November, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC7062
    • Subject/Paper: Visual Art 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC7061
    • Subject/Paper: Visual Art 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 50 minutes
    • Time: 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

Monday, 17th November, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC5112
    • Subject/Paper: Physical Education 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC5111
    • Subject/Paper: Physical Education 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 50 minutes
    • Time: 3:20 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.

Tuesday, 18th November, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC5083
    • Subject/Paper: Health Education/Health Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)
    • Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC5113
    • Subject/Paper: Physical Education 3 (Theory of Practice)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 19th November, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC6083
    • Subject/Paper: Technical Drawing 3 (Sketches, Building, and Mechanical Drawing)
    • Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC6082
    • Subject/Paper: Technical Drawing 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
    • Time: 2:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC6081
    • Subject/Paper: Technical Drawing 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m

Thursday, 20th November, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC5052
    • Subject/Paper: Chemistry 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC5051
    • Subject/Paper: Chemistry 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC5053
    • Subject/Paper: Chemistry 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Friday, 21st November, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC6093
    • Subject/Paper: Woodwork 3 (Practical)
    • Duration: 3 hours
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (1st Set)
  • Paper Code: PC6093
    • Subject/Paper: Woodwork 3 (Practical)
    • Duration: 3 hours
    • Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (2nd Set)

Saturday, 22nd November, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC4022
    • Subject/Paper: General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC4021
    • Subject/Paper: General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Monday, 24th November, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC6042
    • Subject/Paper: Building Construction 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC6041
    • Subject/Paper: Building Construction 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 45 minutes
    • Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC6043
    • Subject/Paper: Building Construction 3 (Building Drawing and Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC7063
    • Subject/Paper: Visual Art 3A (Drawing)
    • Duration: 3 hours
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, 25th November, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC2102
    • Subject/Paper: Literature-in-English 2 (Prose)
    • Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC2101
    • Subject/Paper: Literature-in-English 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC6142
    • Subject/Paper: Basic Electricity 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC6141
    • Subject/Paper: Basic Electricity 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC6092
    • Subject/Paper: Woodwork 2 (Essay and Design)
    • Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC6091
    • Subject/Paper: Woodwork 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 40 minutes
    • Time: 4:20 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 26th November, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC5042
    • Subject/Paper: Biology 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC5041
    • Subject/Paper: Biology 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 50 minutes
    • Time: 11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC5043
    • Subject/Paper: Biology 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, 27th November, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC6033
    • Subject/Paper: Auto Mechanics 3 (Practical)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (1st Set)
  • Paper Code: PC6033
    • Subject/Paper: Auto Mechanics 3 (Practical)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (2nd Set)
  • Paper Code: PC2103
    • Subject/Paper: Literature-in-English 3 (Drama and Poetry)
    • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Friday, 28th November, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC2022
    • Subject/Paper: Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC2021
    • Subject/Paper: Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC2082
    • Subject/Paper: Islamic Studies 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC2081
    • Subject/Paper: Islamic Studies 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 50 minutes
    • Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.

Monday, 1st December, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC7052
    • Subject/Paper: Music 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC7051
    • Subject/Paper: Music 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC6143
    • Subject/Paper: Basic Electricity 3 (Practical)
    • Duration: 3 hours
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (1st Set)
  • Paper Code: PC6143
    • Subject/Paper: Basic Electricity 3 (Practical)
    • Duration: 3 hours
    • Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (2nd Set)
  • Paper Code: PC3012
    • Subject/Paper: Arabic 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC3011
    • Subject/Paper: Arabic 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 50 minutes
    • Time: 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC2072
    • Subject/Paper: History 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC2071
    • Subject/Paper: History 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC1032
    • Subject/Paper: Commerce 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC1031
    • Subject/Paper: Commerce 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 50 minutes
    • Time: 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m

Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC2042
    • Subject/Paper: Geography 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC2041
    • Subject/Paper: Geography 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC2043
    • Subject/Paper: Geography 3 (Practical and Physical Geography)
    • Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
    • Time: 2:30 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.

Thursday, 4th December, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC5122
    • Subject/Paper: Physics 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC5121
    • Subject/Paper: Physics 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
    • Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC5123
    • Subject/Paper: Physics 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)
    • Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Saturday, 6th December, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC3022
    • Subject/Paper: English Language 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC3021
    • Subject/Paper: English Language 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC3023
    • Subject/Paper: English Language 3 (Test of Orals)
    • Duration: 45 minutes
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Monday, 8th December, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC6073
    • Subject/Paper: Metalwork 3 (Practical)
    • Duration: 3 hours 10 minutes
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. (1st Set)
  • Paper Code: PC6073
    • Subject/Paper: Metalwork 3 (Practical)
    • Duration: 3 hours 10 minutes
    • Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. (2nd Set)

Tuesday, 9th December, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC7022
    • Subject/Paper: Foods and Nutrition 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC7021
    • Subject/Paper: Foods and Nutrition 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, 10th December, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC5022
    • Subject/Paper: Agricultural Science 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC5021
    • Subject/Paper: Agricultural Science 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 50 minutes
    • Time: 11:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC5023
    • Subject/Paper: Agricultural Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, 11th December, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC7064
    • Subject/Paper: Visual Art 3B (Creative Design)
    • Duration: 3 hours
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC6072
    • Subject/Paper: Metalwork 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC6071
    • Subject/Paper: Metalwork 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC7012
    • Subject/Paper: Clothing and Textiles 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC7011
    • Subject/Paper: Clothing and Textiles 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Friday, 12th December, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC3042
    • Subject/Paper: French 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC3041
    • Subject/Paper: French 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC5082
    • Subject/Paper: Health Education/Health Science 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    • Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Paper Code: PC5081
    • Subject/Paper: Health Education/Health Science 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, 13th December, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC2162
    • Subject/Paper: Civic Education 2 (Essay)
    • Duration: 2 hours
    • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Paper Code: PC2161
    • Subject/Paper: Civic Education 1 (Objective)
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 17th December, 2025

  • Paper Code: PC7053
    • Subject/Paper: Music 3A (Aural)
    • Duration: 45 minutes
    • Time: 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

WAEC GCE International Timetable for Ghanaians, Nigerians, Gambians, Sierra Leoneans and Liberians

Time Zone Information:
The timetable below is presented in GMT/UTC.
If you are a Nigerian candidate, add one (1) hour to the time shown.

Country Time Zone

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