New 2025 BECE Timetable for School and Private Candidates

by | May 26, 2025 | Blog | 3 comments

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES), has officially released the 2025 BECE timetable for School and Private Candidates. This is now the final timetable for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) which will begin on Wednesday, due to the Eid-ul-Adha festivities.

Whether you’re a student, parent or educator, staying informed about the exam dates and structure is important. That’s where the 2025 BECE Timetable guide comes in to provide accurate and timely access to the full exam schedule. In addition to the timetable, its helpful to understand how student performance will be assessed. Check WAEC grading system for BECE 2025.

Having the updated timetable allows students to better prepare and stay organized throughout the examination period.

Below is the 2025 BECE timetable for candidates sitting for this year’s exams.

2025 BECE Timetable Update

Originally scheduled for 9th – 16 June, the 2025 BECE timetable has now been rescheduled to Wednesday, 11th June to Wednesday, 18th June. This adjustment accommodates the Eid-ul-Adha holiday on Saturday, 7th June as well as potential public holidays on Monday, 9th and Tuesday, 10th June. It important for all candidates and schools adhere to the revised 2025 BECE timetable to avoid any confusion.

The 2025 BECE Timetable

DateSubject/PaperTime
Wed, 11 JuneSocial Studies 2 (Essay)9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Social Studies 1 (Objective)10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Computing 2 (Essay)1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Computing 1 (Objective)2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thu, 12 JuneEnglish Language 2 (Essay)9:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
English Language 1 (Objective)10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Career Technology 2 (Essay)1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Career Technology 1 (Objective)2:15 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.
Fri, 13 JuneScience 2 (Essay)9:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.
Science 1 (Objective)10:25 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
Ghanaian Language 2 (Essay)1:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.
Ghanaian Language 1 (Objective)2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Mon, 16 JuneMathematics 2 (Essay)9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Mathematics 1 (Objective)10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
R.M.E 2 (Essay)1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
R.M.E 1 (Objective)2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Tue, 17 JuneFrench 2 (Essay)9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
French1 (Objective)9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Creative Arts & Design 2 (Essay)1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Creative Arts & Design 1 (Objective)2:15 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.
Wed, 18 JuneArabic (if offered) 2 (Essay)9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Arabic 1 (Objective)10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Key Points to Note

Keep these key rules in mind to avoid surprises:

  • Both papers for a subject (Essay & Objective) are to be written in one sitting, with no break in between.
  • If there’s a discrepancy between the timetable and the actual question paper, always follow the time on the question paper.
  • Visually and hearing-impaired candidates are entitled to 50% extra time for each paper.

Recommendations

After the exams, checking results is the next important step. For students looking to access their BECE results online, we highly recommend WAEC Results Checker platform. Our website is your go-to-source for quick, affordable and secure way to buy your BECE Results Checker/Voucher online.

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Conclusion

With the 2025 BECE timetable now official, students are encouraged to create a personalized study plan aligned with the new schedule. Breaking down study goals and using past questions, notes and other relevant materials will help ensure thorough preparation ahead of the exams.

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3 Comments

  1. Agnes Addai

    Where can I download the pdf of timetable.

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