This article is for individuals who want to know how to register for WASSCE Private (Nov/Dec). The guide will walk you through the steps to successfully register for your WASSCE Private exam.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is responsible for conducting and administering the WASSCE Private (Nov/Dec) exams. The exam is also know as the General Certificate Examination (GCE) or WAEC GCE and is primarily taken by Secondary School leavers who want to improve their results. The results of this exam is important for candidates, as they determine whether or not they are eligible to proceed to Tertiary Institutions, Technical and Vocational Schools.

If you are considering taking this exam, here are the simple steps you need to follow to register for WASSCE Private (Nov/Dec).

Steps to follow to Register for WASSCE Private

1. Check for Registration Period

The WAEC African Examination Council (WAEC) announces the registration period for WASSCE Private on their official Website or their social media platforms. Registration is done twice a year, categorized as the first and second series. The registration for the first series is scheduled to take place in January, while the second series takes place in October this year 2025. This means if you miss the first series registration, you can still wait for the announcement from WAEC on the second series registration period.

2. Biometric Registration/Fingerprint Capture

After the announcement, candidates are required to visit designated internet cafe’s to have their fingerprints and other personal information captured using the Biometric Data Capture Software. Alternatively, if you have access to a fingerprint scanner at home or work, you can follow the manual for the Biometric registration.

During the biometric capture process candidates must ensure that their surname, first name and other names are recorded correctly using the software.

3. Start Registration

Visit the official WAEC website and navigate to the link for WASSCE Private candidates to begin registration.

Bellow are the necessary requirements to complete the online registration;

• To start registration create a profile with a valid email address and password. This profile will be required for subsequent logins.
• Fill in personal information which include full name (surname first), Date of Birth, Gender, Marital Status, Region, Disability, Email address and Postal address.
• Select the Region and Registration Centres you wish to write the exams, as well as Subjects you want to register for.
• You will be required to upload a passport-sized photograph with the following specifications; dimensions:160 pixels wide by 200 pixels high, Plain white or Off-white background. Ensure both ears and all features of your face appear.
• Upload your scanned signature that meets the requirement; dimension: 250 pixels wide by 150 pixels high.

4. Submit Registration

On Completion of the form, click ACCEPT to preview your details, use EDIT for changes, SAVE to save form and SUBMIT to complete registration. After submitting the form, no further edits will be allowed.

5. Generate and Pay your Invoice

After submitting your registration, the system will generate an invoice showing the amount to be paid. You must print the invoice from the portal and pay at the designated banks.

Candidates must pay the NovDec Registration fee at the designated banks listed below;

1. Prudential Bank (GH) Limited
2. Zenith Bank (GH) Limited
3. Bank of Africa (GH) Limited
4. United Bank of Africa (UBA)
5. Ecobank (GH) Limited
6. Access Bank
7. FBN Bank (GH) Limited
8. Consolidated Bank (GH) Limited
9. Agricultural Development Bank (ADB)

Key Points to Note

After making the payment at any of the designated banks listed above, candidates who wish to update information or add more subjects must use the Penalty Module. Follow these steps;

1. Visit waecgh.org

2. Select Penalty type

3. Make the require Modifications

4. Submit to generate invoice

5. Print out invoice and pay at designated banks

Additional Material

Below is a table showing the subject fees for NovDec Private Registration 2025

Fees for Oral/Practical/Project Work

Candidates who offer subjects with oral/practical/project work component will pay
additional fees as follows:
GH¢ 86.00 per subject for Practical Test
GH¢ 86.00 per subject for Project Work
GH¢ 74.00 per subject for Oral (English and French)

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined in this article, candidates will be able to successfully register for the NovDec Private exam.