2025 WAEC GCE First Series Timetable Released

This article includes the complete 2025 WAEC GCE First Series Timetable, including exam dates, subjects, and times.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the 2025 First Series West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) timetable for Private Candidates. The exams are scheduled to run from Wednesday, 29th January 2025, to Saturday, 15th February 2025.

Full 2025 WAEC GCE First Series Timetable

Wednesday, 29th January 2025

Hausa 2 (Essay): 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Hausa 1 (Objective): 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Igbo 2 (Essay): 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Igbo 1 (Objective): 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Yoruba 2 (Essay): 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Yoruba 1 (Objective): 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Thursday, 30th January 2025

Biology 2 (Essay): 9:30 AM – 11:10 AM
Biology 1 (Objective): 11:10 AM – 12:00 PM
Biology 3 (Alternative to Practical): 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Friday, 31st January 2025

Chemistry 2 (Essay): 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Chemistry 1 (Objective): 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Chemistry 3 (Alternative to Practical): 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Saturday, 1st February 2025

General Mathematics 2 (Essay): 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
General Mathematics 1 (Objective): 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Tuesday, 4th February 2025

Agricultural Science 2 (Essay): 9:30 AM – 11:40 AM
Agricultural Science 1 (Objective): 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM
Literature-in-English 3 (Drama & Poetry): 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Wednesday, 5th February 2025

Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay): 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective): 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Islamic Studies 2 (Essay): 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Islamic Studies 1 (Objective): 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Thursday, 6th February 2025

Physics 2 (Essay): 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Physics 1 (Objective): 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Physics 3 (Alternative to Practical): 2:00 PM – 4:45 PM

Friday, 7th February 2025

Geography 2 (Essay): 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Geography 1 (Objective): 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Geography 3 (Practical): 3:30 PM – 5:20 PM

Saturday, 8th February 2025

English Language 2 (Essay): 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
English Language 1 (Objective): 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
English Language 3 (Oral Test): 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Monday, 10th February 2025

Financial Accounting 2 (Theory): 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Financial Accounting 1 (Objective): 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Tuesday, 11th February 2025

Further Mathematics 2 (Essay): 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Further Mathematics 1 (Objective): 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Wednesday, 12th February 2025

Literature-in-English 2 (Prose): 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Literature-in-English 1 (Objective): 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Agricultural Science 3 (Alternative to Practical): 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Thursday, 13th February 2025

Economics 2 (Essay): 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Economics 1 (Objective): 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Government 2 (Essay): 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Government 1 (Objective): 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Friday, 14th February 2025

Commerce 2 (Essay): 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Commerce 1 (Objective): 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
Civic Education 2 (Essay): 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Civic Education 1 (Objective): 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Saturday, 15th February 2025

Civic Education 2 (Essay): 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Civic Education 1 (Objective): 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Important Exam Guidelines

Arrive Early – Candidates should be at their exam centers at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
Bring Necessary Materials – Required items include writing materials, calculators (if permitted), and identity verification documents.
Follow Examination Rules – Mobile phones and other unauthorized items are prohibited in the exam hall.
Check for Updates – Candidates should frequently check the WAEC website for any last-minute changes to the schedule.

Access the Official 2025 WAEC GCE First Series Timetable

Candidates can download the official WAEC GCE 2025 First Series Timetable (PDF) from the WAEC website for complete details, including any updates or changes.

Stay informed and prepared for a successful examination session.