The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is a standardized examination taken by students completing senior secondary school in English-speaking West Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and the Gambia. Administered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), founded in 1952, it replaced separate national school-leaving examinations and its results are used for admission to universities and other tertiary institutions across the participating countries.
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Policy TypeAssessment or Standards Policy 1 Education LevelUpper Secondary Education (ISCED 3) 1 Sources
1. West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) (Wikipedia)
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Students who pass the exam receive a certificate confirming their graduation from secondary education.
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The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is a type of standardized test in West Africa.
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The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is a standardized examination taken by students completing senior secondary school in English-speaking West Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and the Gambia.
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