WAEC timetable 2023 for school candidates is out. The full timetable for WAEC 2023 released by the West African Examinations Council for school candidates is available on this page for fast download in PDF format. Download the WAEC timetable for May/June Examination 2023 final international timetable below.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) 2023 timetable for the May/June examinations is finally out. And as you prepare to sit for the examination, we advise you to abide by the rules and regulations guiding the conduct of the examination by shunning any disapproved conduct and examination malpractice. Download the WAEC timetable 2023 in PDF format below.
WAEC Timetable 2023 for May/June Examination
Are you preparing to sit for the 2023/2024 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and wondering if the WAEC timetable for 2023 candidates is finally out? If so, you are on the right page.
We are pleased to let you know that the original timetable for WAEC students for the 2023/2024 May/June examination has been officially released by the West African Examinations Council.
We have published the WAEC timetable 2023 for art students and the WAEC timetable 2023 for science students below. However, the general subjects are also applicable to students in Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambian.
WAEC Exam Date 2023 for May/June Examination
When is the WAEC examination starting? According to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates will commence on Monday 8th May 2023, and conclude on Friday 23rd June 2023.
2023 WAEC Timetable
We are pleased to provide you with the WAEC 2023 timetable so that you will be able to know your examination dates and time. We hope this 2023 WASSCE timetable will assist you during your preparation for the examination.
Below is the original WAEC 2023 complete timetable for both art and science students. Take note of each of the dates and times so as not to miss any day.
Download the timetable in PDF format here WAEC timetable 2023.
Monday, 8th May 2023:
- Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session – 08:30 – 09:30 hrs
- Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session – 10:00 – 11:00 hrs
Thursday, 11th May 2023:
- Metalwork 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 11:40 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:10 hrs (2nd Set)
- Management-In-Living 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
- Management-In-Living 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
- Management-In-Living 3 (Test of Practical Work) – 14:00 – 15:00 hrs
Friday, 12th May 2023:
- Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 11:00 hrs
- Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 1 (Objective) – 14:00 – 15:30 hrs
Monday, 15th May 2023 to Friday, 9th June 2023 (Date and time for each paper will be arranged by the Council.):
- Arabic 3 (Oral)
- French 3 (Oral)
- Physical Education 3 (Performance Test)
- Clothing and Textiles 3 (Practical)
- Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical)
- Home Management 3 (Practical)
- Music 3B (Performance Test)
Monday, 15th May 2023:
- Health Education/Health Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) – 08:30 – 10:15 hrs
- Applied Electricity 2 (Essay) – 11:00 – 12:00 hrs
- Applied Electricity 1 (Objective) – 12:00 – 13:00 hrs
- Basic Electricity 2 (Essay) ** – 11:00 – 12:00 hrs
- Basic Electricity 1 (Objective) ** – 12:00 – 13:00 hrs
- Arabic 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
- Arabic 1 (Objective) – 15:00 – 15:50 hrs
Tuesday, 16th May 2023:
- Health Education/Health Science 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:00 hrs
- Health Education/Health Science 1 (Objective) – 10:00 – 11:00 hrs
- Hausa 2 (Essay) ** – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
- Hausa 1 (Objective) ** – 15:00 – 16:00 hrs
- Igbo 2 (Essay) ** – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
- Igbo 1 (Objective) ** – 15:00 – 16:00 hrs
- Yoruba 2 (Essay) ** – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
- Yoruba 1 (Objective) ** – 15:00 – 16:00 hrs
- Edo 2 (Essay) ** – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
- Edo 1 (Objective) ** – 15:00 – 16:00 hrs
- Efik 2 (Essay) ** – 13:00 – 16:00 hrs.
- Ibibio 2 (Essay)** -13:00 hrs. – 15:00 hrs.
- Ibibio 1 (Objective)** – 15:00 hrs. – 16:00 hrs.
Wednesday, 17th May 2023:
- Clerical Office Duties 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:40 hrs
- Clerical Office Duties 1 (Objective) – 10:40 – 11:30 hrs
- Civic Education 2 (Essay) ** – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
- Civic Education 1 (Objective) ** – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
- Computer Studies 2 (Essay) ** – 13:00 – 14:00 hrs
- Computer Studies 1 (Objective) ** – 14:00 – 15:00 hrs
- Business Management 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
- Business Management 1 (Objective) – 15:00 – 16:00 hrs
Thursday, 18th May 2023:
- Physical Education 3 (Theory of Practice) ***** – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
- Visual Art 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
- Visual Art 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:20 hrs
- Agricultural Science 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 15:10 hrs
- Agricultural Science 1 (Objective) – 15:10 – 16:00 hrs
Friday, 19th May 2023:
- Government 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
- Government 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
- Electronics 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 09:30 hrs
- Electronics 1 (Objective) – 09:30 – 10:30 hrs
- Basic Electronics 2 (Essay) ** – 08:30 – 09:30 hrs
- Basic Electronics 1 (Objective) ** – 09:30 – 10:30 hrs
Monday, 22nd May 2023:
- Technical Drawing 3 (Sketches, Building and Mechanical Drawing) – 08:30 – 11:15 hrs
- Shorthand – 13:00 – 14:15 hrs
- Foods and Nutrition 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 14:15 hrs
- Foods and Nutrition 1 (Objective) – 14:15 – 15:15 hrs
Tuesday, 23rd May 2023:
- Financial Accounting 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 11:00 hrs
- Financial Accounting 1 (Objective) – 11:00 – 12:00 hrs
- French 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 14:15 hrs
- French 1 (Objective) – 14:15 – 15:15 hrs
Wednesday, 24th May 2023:
- Woodwork 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 11:30 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Commerce 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
- Commerce 1 (Objective) – 15:00 – 15:50 hrs
Thursday, 25th May 2023:
- English Language 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
- English Language 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
- English Language 3 (Test of Orals) ** /**** – 13:00 – 13:45 hrs
Friday, 26th May 2023:
- Music 3A (Aural) – 08:30 – 9:15 hrs
- Agricultural Science 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 10:00 hrs (1st Set), 10:30 – 12:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Agricultural Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) ***** – 08:30 – 10:00 hrs
- Technical Drawing 2 (Essay) – 13:30 – 15:15 hrs
- Technical Drawing 1 (Objective) – 15:15 – 16:15 hrs
Monday, 29th May 2023:
- Science (Core) 2 (Essay) *** – 08:30 – 10:00 hrs
- Science (Core) 1 (Objective) *** – 10:00 – 11:00 hrs
- Science (Core) 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)*** – 12:00 hrs. – 14:00 hrs.
Tuesday, 30th May 2023:
- Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) – 08:30 – 11:15 hrs (1st Set), 11:45 – 14:30 hrs (2nd Set)
- Building Construction 3 (Building Drawing and Essay) – 11:45 – 14:15 hrs
- History 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
- History 1 (Objective) – 15:00 – 16:00 hrs
Wednesday, 31st May 2023:
- Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) – 08:30 – 11:15 hrs (1st Set), 11:40 – 14:25 hrs (2nd Set)
- Physics 3 Alternative D (Alternative to Practical Work) /* – 08:30 – 11:15 hrs
- Computer Studies 3 (Practical)** – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)
Thursday, 1st June 2023:
- General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 11:00 hrs
- General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 1 (Objective) – 14:00 – 15:30 hrs
Friday, 2nd June 2023:
- Geography 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
- Geography 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
- Geography 3 (Practical and Physical Geography) – 14:00 – 15:50 hrs
Monday, 5th June 2023:
- Applied Electricity 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 11:30 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Basic Electricity 3 (Practical) ** – 08:30 – 11:30 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Visual Art 3A (Drawing) – 13:00 – 16:00 hrs
Tuesday, 6th June 2023:
- Economics 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
- Economics 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
- Engineering Science 2 (Essay) ***** – 13:00 – 14:55 hrs
- Engineering Science 1 (Objective) ***** – 14:45 – 16:10 hrs
Wednesday, 7th June 2023:
- Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
- Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
- Islamic Studies 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
- Islamic Studies 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:20 hrs
- Chemistry 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
- Chemistry 1 (Objective) – 15:00 – 16:00 hrs
Thursday, 8th June 2023:
- Electronics 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 11:30 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Basic Electronics 3 (Practical) ** – 08:30 – 11:30 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Home Management 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 14:00 hrs
- Home Management 1 (Objective) – 14:00 – 15:00 hrs
Friday, 9th June 2023:
- Biology 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:10 hrs
- Biology 1 (Objective) – 10:10 – 11:00 hrs
- Metalwork 2 (Essay) – 14:00 – 15:30 hrs
- Metalwork 1 (Objective) – 15:30 – 16:30 hrs
Monday, 12th June 2023:
- Typewriting – 08:30 – 11:10 hrs (1st Set), 11:30 – 14:10 hrs (2nd Set)
Tuesday, 13th June 2023:
- Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Chemistry 3 (Alternative D) (Alternative to Practical Work) /* – 08:30 – 10:00 hrs
- Building Construction 2 (Essay) – 11:00 – 12:00 hrs
- Building Construction 1 (Objective) – 12:00 – 12:45 hrs
- Music 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 15:00 hrs
- Music 1 (Objective) – 15:00 – 16:00 hrs
- Physical Education 2 (Essay) – 14:00 – 15:20 hrs
- Physical Education 1 (Objective) – 15:20 – 16:10 hrs
Wednesday, 14th June 2023:
- Physics 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:00 hrs
- Physics 1 (Objective) – 10:00 – 11:15 hrs
- Auto Mechanics 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 14:30 hrs
- Auto Mechanics 1 (Objective) – 14:30 – 15:30 hrs
Thursday, 15th June 2023:
- Literature-In-English 2 (Prose) – 08:30 – 09:45 hrs
- Literature-In-English 1 (Objective) – 09:45 – 10:45 hrs
- Clothing and Textiles 2 (Essay) – 13:00 – 14:30 hrs
- Clothing and Textiles 1 (Objective) – 14:30 – 15:30 hrs
Friday, 16th June 2023:
- Biology 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Biology 3 (Alternative B) (Alternative to Practical Work) /* – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
- Auto Mechanics 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Literature-In-English 3 (Drama & Poetry) – 14:00 – 16:30 hrs
Monday, 19th June 2023:
- Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Visual Art 3B (Creative Design) – 13:00 – 16:00 hrs
Tuesday, 20th June 2023:
- English Language 3 (Oral) – 08:30 – 09:15 hrs (1st Set), 09:20 – 10:05 hrs (2nd Set)
- Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 10:00 hrs (1st Set), 10:30 – 12:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Fisheries (Alternative B) 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 10:00 hrs (1st Set), 10:30 – 12:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Radio, Television and Electronic Works 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Auto Mechanical Work 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 11:00 hrs (1st Set), 11:30 – 14:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 11:30 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Furniture Making 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 11:30 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Painting and Decorating 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 11:30 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 11:40 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 – 15:10 hrs (2nd Set)
- Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 12:30 hrs (1st Set), 13:00 – 17:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Dyeing and Bleaching 3 (Practical) – 08:30 – 13:00 hrs (1st Set), 13:15 – 17:45 hrs (2nd Set)
- Woodwork 2 (Essay and Design) – 13:00 – 15:20 hrs
- Woodwork 1 (Objective) – 15:20 – 16:00 hrs
Wednesday, 21st June 2023:
- Principles of Cost Accounting 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
- Principles of Cost Accounting 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
- Data Processing 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
- Data Processing 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
- Auto Electrical Works 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) – 08:30 – 09:45 hrs
- Radio, Television and Electronic Works 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 09:30 hrs
- Radio, Television and Electronic Works 1 (Objective) – 09:30 – 10:15 hrs
- Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:00 hrs
- Welding and Fabrication Engineering Craft Practice 1 (Objective) – 10:00 – 11:00 hrs
- Photography 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:30 hrs
- Photography 1 (Objective) – 10:30 – 11:30 hrs
- Auto Mechanical Work 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:45 hrs
- Auto Mechanical Work 1 (Objective) – 10:45 – 11:30 hrs
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work 2 (Essay) – 08:30 – 10:45 hrs
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work 1 (Objective) – 10:45 – 11:30 hrs
- Printing Craft Practice 3 (Practical): 08:30 hrs – 09:30 hrs (1st Set), 10:00 hrs – 11:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 3 (Practical): 08:30 hrs – 10:00 hrs (1st Set), 10:30 hrs – 12:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 3 (Practical): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 hrs – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Carpentry and Joinery 3 (Practical): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 hrs – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Upholstery 3 (Practical): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 hrs – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Machine Woodworking 3 (Practical): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs (1st Set), 11:00 hrs – 13:00 hrs (2nd Set)
- Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 3 (Practical): 08:30 hrs – 11:40 hrs (1st Set), 12:00 hrs – 15:10 hrs (2nd Set)
- Fisheries (Alternative B) 2 (Essay): 13:30 hrs – 15:30 hrs
- Fisheries (Alternative B) 1 (Objective): 15:30 hrs – 16:10 hrs
- Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 2 (Essay): 13:00 hrs – 15:00 hrs
- Animal Husbandry (Alternative B) 1 (Objective): 15:00 hrs – 15:40 hrs
- Store Management 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
- Store Management 1 (Objective): 10:30 hrs – 11:30 hrs
- Office Practice 2 (Essay): 13:00 hrs – 15:10 hrs
- Office Practice 1 (Objective): 15:10 hrs – 16:10 hrs
Thursday, 22nd June, 2023:
- Catering Craft Practice 3 (Alternative to Practical Work): 08:30 hrs – 09:10 hrs
- Cosmetology 3 (Alternative to Practical Work): 08:30 hrs – 09:30 hrs
- GSM Phone Maintenance and Repair 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:05 hrs
- GSM Phone Maintenance and Repair 1 (Objective): 10:05 hrs – 10:50 hrs
- Mining 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:35 hrs
- Mining 1 (Objective): 10:35 hrs – 11:15 hrs
- Salesmanship 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
- Salesmanship 1 (Objective): 10:30 hrs – 11:20 hrs
- Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
- Leather Goods Manufacturing and Repairs 1 (Objective): 10:30 hrs – 11:30 hrs
- Garment Making 3 (Alternative to Practical Work): 10:30 hrs – 11:15 hrs
- Marketing 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
- Marketing 1 (Objective): 10:30 hrs – 11:20 hrs
- Bookkeeping 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
- Bookkeeping 1 (Objective): 10:30 hrs – 11:20 hrs
- Store Keeping 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
- Store Keeping 1 (Objective): 10:30 hrs – 11:20 hrs
- Auto Electrical Works 2 (Essay): 13:00 hrs – 14:00 hrs
- Auto Electrical Works 1 (Objective): 14:00 hrs – 14:45 hrs
- Upholstery 2 (Essay): 13:00 hrs – 14:00 hrs
- Upholstery 1 (Objective): 14:00 hrs – 15:00 hrs
- Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 2 (Essay): 13:00 hrs – 14:30 hrs
- Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 1 (Objective): 14:30 hrs – 15:30 hrs
- Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 2 (Essay): 13:00 hrs – 14:30 hrs
- Auto Body Repairs and Spray Painting 1 (Objective): 14:30 hrs – 15:30 hrs
- Insurance 2 (Essay): 13:30 hrs – 15:30 hrs
- Insurance 1 (Objective)**: 15:30 hrs. – 16:20 hrs.
Friday, 23rd June, 2023:
- Stenography 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 09:10 hrs
- Stenography 1 (Objective): 09:10 hrs – 09:50 hrs
- Cosmetology 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 09:50 hrs
- Cosmetology 1 (Objective): 09:50 hrs – 10:30 hrs
- Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 09:30 hrs
- Block Laying, Bricklaying and Concrete Works 1 (Objective): 09:30 hrs – 10:15 hrs
- Catering Craft Practice 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 09:20 hrs
- Catering Craft Practice 1 (Objective): 09:20 hrs – 10:00 hrs
- Machine Woodworking 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 09:30 hrs
- Machine Woodworking 1 (Objective): 09:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
- Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 09:30 hrs
- Plumbing and Pipe Fitting 1 (Objective): 09:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
- Photography 3 (Alternative to Practical Work): 08:30 hrs – 11:30 hrs
- Carpentry and Joinery 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:00 hrs
- Carpentry and Joinery 1 (Objective): 10:00 hrs – 10:45 hrs
- Printing Craft Practice 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:00 hrs
- Printing Craft Practice 1 (Objective): 10:00 hrs – 10:45 hrs
- Tourism 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:20 hrs
- Tourism 1 (Objective): 10:20 hrs – 11:00 hrs
- Garment Making 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 09:10 hrs
- Garment Making 1 (Objective): 09:10 hrs – 09:55 hrs
- Painting and Decorating 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
- Painting and Decorating 1 (Objective): 10:30 hrs – 11:30 hrs
- Dyeing and Bleaching 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:10 hrs
- Dyeing and Bleaching 1 (Objective): 10:10 hrs – 10:55 hrs
- Furniture Making 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
- Furniture Making 1 (Objective): 10:30 hrs – 11:15 hrs
- Automobile Parts Merchandising 2 (Essay): 08:30 hrs – 10:30 hrs
- Automobile Parts Merchandising 1 (Objective): 10:30 hrs – 11:20 hrs
- Stenography 3 (Shorthand & Word Processing): 14:00 hrs – 15:38 hrs
* Available to candidates in Ghana only
** Available to candidates in Nigeria only
*** Available to candidates in The Gambia and Sierra Leone only
**** Available to candidates in Liberia only
***** Available to candidates in Sierra Leone only
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