WASSCE 2027 First Series Registration For Private Candidates
If you are planning to write the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, First Series, you may be wondering when registration starts, how to register and how much you will need to pay. This guide brings together the information you need to help you complete your registration successfully. But before we get to that, let us first understand what WASSCE for Private candidates and First Series registration mean.
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) is the official body that conducts the WASSCE for Private candidates. The exam is organised for individuals who seek to improve their WASSCE results in order to gain admission or enter the workforce.
WASSCE 2027 First Series Registration Date
For 2027, the West African Examination Council (WAEC), has scheduled registration and payment for the WASSCE First Series to take place from 1 September to 30 October, 2026.
Note: The examination itself is scheduled to begin on 14 January 2027 and end on 13 February 2027.
How to Register for WASSCE 2027 First Series
Candidates are to follow this step-by-step guide to complete the registration process online after having their fingerprints captured at a designated internt cafe.
The general registration process is as follows:
Step 1: Start with Biometric Capture
Before starting the online registration, candidates must have their fingerprints captured at a designated internet cafe.
Step 2: Visit WAEC Portal and Create your online profile
Once your biometric data is captured, visit the official WAEC registration portal at https://waecgh.org/ or go straight to the Central registration portal at https://unified.ghanawaec.org/
- Select the link to WASSCE PRIVATE FIRST SERIES
- Click on START REGISTRATION
- Fill in the required security information data, i.e., password, security question, etc.
Step 3: Enter your Personal Information
You will be required to provide your personal information/biodata, which include your full name (Surname first), date of birth, region, contact details and disability, if any.
Candidates must ensure that their names are properly entered.
Step 4: Upload documents
1. Upload a recent passport-sized photo with the required specifications.
- Dimensions: 160 pixels wide by 200 pixels long
- Background should be plain white or off-white
- Candidates image should be captured without spetacles or sunglasses
- Both ears must appear
- All features of the face, including the forehead, eyes, nose, mouth and chin, must appear in the image
- The image should be centered
- Candidates must look straight into the camera
2. Upload your signature with the required dimensions of 250 x 150 pixels.
Step 5: Select your subjects
Candidates are allowed to select a maximum of eight subjects, including four core and four elective subjects. The cost of registration depends on the number of subjects you choose. Below are the subject fees for the 2027 WASSCE for private candidates.
| Number of Subjects | Fee |
|---|---|
| 6 or more subjects | GH₵1054.04 |
| 5 subjects | GH₵ 993.01 |
| 4 subjects | GH₵ 927.96 |
| 3 subjects | GH₵ 853.44 |
| 2 subjects | GH₵ 810.68 |
| 1 subject | GH₵ 766.82 |
Candidates offering subjects with oral, practical or project components (like English, French or Food & Nutrition) attract extra fee.
- Subject with practical test/component: GH₵ 98.42
- Subject with project work/component: GH₵ 98.42
- Subject with oral test/component: GH₵ 104.70
Step 6: Generate invoice and Pay Registration Fees
After selecting your subjects, submit the form to generate an invoice. Print the registration invoice and take it to any of the designated banks listed below to make payment:
- Agriculture Development Bank (ADB)
- Zenith Bank
- Ecobank, Bank of Africa
- United Bank of Africa (UBA)
- Prudential Bank
- Access Bank
- Consolidated Bank Ltd
Note: Make sure to review the information before submission, as any amendments after the registration will attract charges.
For more information: Download WAEC’s Manual to read more.
Step 7: Choose exam centre and Print Admission notice
Now, candidates will have the option to select their examination centres after making payment. Use your invoice number to log back into the portal to access your Index Number and Admission notice.
Print these documents as they are required for entry into the examination hall.
Conclusion
By following the instructions outlined above, you will be able to register for your WASSCE 2027 first series exams. For the full requirements and official instructions, you can refer or download the attached WAEC manual.