West African Examinations Council

West African Examinations Council
AbbreviationWAEC
ServicesExaminations and academic assessments
Official language
English
Websitewww.waecdirect.org
www.waecnigeria.org
WAEC Headquarters, Abuja
WAEC office, Ogba, Lagos
WAEC office, Ogba, Lagos

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is an examination board established by law to determine the examinations required in the public interest in the English-speaking West African countries, to conduct the examinations and to award certificates comparable to those of equivalent examining authorities internationally.[1] Established in 1952, the council conducts exit examination in 5 English-speaking countries of West Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and the Gambia). The council has an endowment fund, to contribute to education in West Africa, through lectures and aid to those who cannot afford education. [2]

Dr. Adeyegbe, former head of WAEC Nigeria (2004) said "the council has developed a team of well-trained and highly motivated staff, and has administered Examinations that are valid and relevant to the educational aspirations of member countries".[3] In a year, over three million candidates registered for the exams coordinated by WAEC.[4] The council also helps other examination bodies (both local and international) in coordinating Examinations.

  1. ^ "FAQ". www.waecnigeria.org. Archived from the original on July 25, 2013.
  2. ^ "WAEC Profile | West Africa Examinations Council Nigeria". www.waecnigeria.org. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  3. ^ Dr. Adeyegbe, S. (2004). Retrieved April 12, 2006, from http://www.waecnigeria.org/home.htm
  4. ^ Achievement of WAEC. (2004). Retrieved April 12, 2006, from http://www.ghanawaec.org/about3.htm