WAEC GCE Timetable 2024 for Second Series

The WAEC GCE Timetable 2024 second series (for private candidates) of the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) has finally been released. This article serves to provide a clear copy of the WAEC GCE timetable PDF, including the examination dates, and useful tips for candidates preparing for the WASSCE examination.

The timetable for the 2024 second series of the WAEC GCE examinations has been released. You can access the complete WAEC GCE 2024 timetable in this article and begin your preparations for the upcoming exams. Continue reading for further details.

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WAEC GCE Examination Date 2024

The 2024 WAEC GCE Timetable for the November/December Second Series is now available for download. Candidates can now access the full timetable in PDF format, which outlines the dates, times, and subjects of the examinations.

When is the WAEC GCE examination date 2024? According to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) second series for private candidates is scheduled to commence on Friday, 25th October 2024, and will end on Friday, 20th December 2024.

WAEC GCE Timetable 2024

Below is the original WAEC GCE complete timetable for both science and art student. Take note of each of the dates and times so as not to miss out.

Friday, 25th October 2024

PC7023: Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am
PC7033: Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Monday, 4th November to Friday, 15th November 2024

PC3013: Arabic 3 (Oral)
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Time: Time for the paper will be arranged by the Council
PC7054: Music 3B (Performance Test)
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Time: Time for the paper will be arranged by the Council
PC3043: French 3 (Oral)
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Time: Time for the paper will be arranged by the Council

Monday, 11th November 2024

PC7013: Clothing and Textiles 3 (Practical)
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Time: Time for the paper will be arranged by the Council
PC7023: Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time: Time for the paper will be arranged by the Council
PC7033: Home Management 3 (Practical)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time: Time for the paper will be arranged by the Council

Wednesday, 13th November 2024

PC6043: Building Construction 3 (Building Drawing and Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
PC1042: Financial Accounting 2 (Theory and Practice)
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
PC1041: Financial Accounting 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
PC2052: Government 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
PC2051: Government 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
PC6152: Basic Electronics 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
PC6151: Basic Electronics 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Thursday, 14th November 2024

PC3272: Hausa 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
PC3271: Hausa 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
PC3282: Igbo 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
PC3281: Igbo 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
PC3292: Yoruba 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
PC3291: Yoruba 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
PC6032: Auto Mechanics 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
PC6031: Auto Mechanics 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Friday, 15th November 2024

PC7032: Home Management 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am
PC7031: Home Management 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
PC6153: Basic Electronics 3 (Practical)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time:
  - First Set: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
  - Second Set: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Monday, 18th November 2024

PC5023: Agricultural Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Tuesday, 19th November 2024

PC5083: Health Education/Health Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)
- Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:15 am
PC5113: Physical Education 3 (Theory of Practice)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Wednesday, 20th November 2024

PC6083: Technical Drawing 3 (Sketches, Building and Mechanical Drawing)
- Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Time: 9:30 am – 12:15 pm
PC6082: Technical Drawing 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Time: 2:30 pm – 4:15 pm
PC6081: Technical Drawing 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm

Thursday, 21st November 2024

PC5052: Chemistry 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
PC5051: Chemistry 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
PC5053: Chemistry 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Friday, 22nd November 2024

PC6093: Woodwork 3 (Practical)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time:
  - First Set: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
  - Second Set: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Saturday, 23rd November 2024

PC4022: General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
PC4021: General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Monday, 25th November 2024

PC6042: Building Construction 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am
PC6041: Building Construction 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Time: 10:30 am – 11:15 am
PC7062: Visual Art 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
PC7061: Visual Art 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 50 minutes
- Time: 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm

Tuesday, 26th November 2024

PC2102: Literature-in-English 2 (Prose)
- Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Time: 9:30 am – 10:45 am
PC2101: Literature-in-English 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 10:45 am – 11:45 am
PC6142: Basic Electricity 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
PC6141: Basic Electricity 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
PC6092: Woodwork 2 (Essay and Design)
- Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:20 pm
PC6091: Woodwork 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Time: 4:20 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, 27th November 2024

PC5042: Biology 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:10 am
PC5041: Biology 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 50 minutes
- Time: 11:10 am – 12:00 pm
PC5043: Biology 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Thursday, 28th November 2024

PC6033: Auto Mechanics 3 (Practical)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time:
  - First Set: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
  - Second Set: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
PC2103: Literature-in-English 3 (Drama and Poetry)
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Friday, 29th November 2024

PC2202: Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
PC2201: Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
PC2082: Islamic Studies 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
PC2081: Islamic Studies 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 50 minutes
- Time: 11:30 am – 12:20 pm
PC3012: Arabic 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
PC3011: Arabic 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 50 minutes
- Time: 5:30 pm – 6:20 pm

Saturday, 30th November 2024

PC2302: Economics 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
PC2301: Economics 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
PC7063: Visual Art 3A (Drawing)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Monday, 2nd December 2024

PC7052: Music 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
PC7051: Music 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
PC6143: Basic Electricity 3 (Practical)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time:
  - First Set: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
  - Second Set: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Tuesday, 3rd December 2024

PC2072: History 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
PC2071: History 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
PC1032: Commerce 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
PC1031: Commerce 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 50 minutes
- Time: 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm

Wednesday, 4th December 2024

PC2042: Geography 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
PC2041: Geography 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
PC2043: Geography 3 (Practical and Physical Geography)
- Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Time: 2:30 pm – 4:20 pm

Thursday, 5th December 2024

PC5122: Physics 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:00 am
PC5121: Physics 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Time: 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
PC5123: Physics 3 (Alternative to Practical Work)
- Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Time: 2:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Friday, 6th December 2024

PC5022: Agricultural Science 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:40 am
PC5021: Agricultural Science 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 50 minutes
- Time: 11:40 am – 12:30 pm
PC5112: Physical Education 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Time: 3:30 pm – 4:50 pm
PC5111: Physical Education 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 50 minutes
- Time: 4:50 pm – 5:40 pm

Saturday, 7th December 2024

PC2162: Civic Education 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
PC2161: Civic Education 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Monday, 9th December 2024

PC6073: Metalwork 3 (Practical)
- Duration: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Time:
  - First Set: 9:30 am – 12:40 pm
  - Second Set: 1:00 pm – 4:10 pm

Tuesday, 10th December 2024

PC7022: Foods and Nutrition 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Time: 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
PC7021: Foods and Nutrition 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm

Wednesday, 11th December 2024

PC4012: Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
PC4011: Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Time: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
PC7053: Music 3A (Aural)
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Time: 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm

Thursday, 12th December 2024

PC7064: Visual Art 3B (Creative Design)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
PC6072: Metalwork 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
PC6071: Metalwork 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
PC7012: Clothing and Textiles 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
PC7011: Clothing and Textiles 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Friday, 13th December 2024

PC3042: French 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Time: 9:30 am – 10:45 am
PC3041: French 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 10:45 am – 11:45 am
PC5082: Health Education/Health Science 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Time: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
PC5081: Health Education/Health Science 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Friday, 20th December 2024

PC3022: English Language 2 (Essay)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
PC3021: English Language 1 (Objective)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
PC3023: English Language 3 (Test of Orals)
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Time: 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Preparing for the WAEC GCE

Preparation for the WAEC GCE is essential for success. Here are some tips that can help candidates perform at their best:

Get Familiar with the Timetable: Once released, familiarize yourself with the subjects you will be sitting for and prepare a study schedule around the examination dates. Pay attention to the paper codes and the specific days assigned for each subject.
Create a Study Plan: Allocate specific times to study each subject, ensuring that you cover the syllabus comprehensively. Prioritize subjects you find challenging while also revising areas you are comfortable with.
Gather Study Materials: Use textbooks, past question papers, and online resources to prepare. Joining study groups can also enhance your understanding through discussion and collaborative learning.
Practice Past Questions: Familiarizing yourself with past examination questions is key to understanding the exam format and the types of questions that are typically asked.
Take Care of Your Health: During your preparation, ensure you eat healthily, get enough sleep, and manage stress effectively. Mental wellness plays a significant role in your performance.
Prepare for the Examination Day: Have all necessary materials prepared in advance. This includes your examination slip, identification, writing materials, and any other items stipulated in the examination instructions.

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