The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the final timetable for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for school and private candidates. The exams will start on Monday, 9th June 2025, and end on Monday, 16th June 2025
Below is the full timetable
BECE 2025 Timetable
| Date | Subject | Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 9th June 2025 | Social Studies | Essay | 1 hour | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
| Social Studies | Objective | 45 minutes | 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | |
| Computing | Essay | 1 hour 15 minutes | 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | |
| Computing | Objective | 45 minutes | 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | |
| Tuesday, 10th June 2025 | English Language | Essay | 1 hour 10 minutes | 9:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. |
| English Language | Objective | 50 minutes | 10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | |
| Career Technology | Essay | 1 hour 15 minutes | 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | |
| Career Technology | Objective | 50 minutes | 2:15 p.m. – 3:05 p.m. | |
| Wednesday, 11th June 2025 | Science | Essay | 1 hour 25 minutes | 9:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. |
| Science | Objective | 45 minutes | 10:25 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. | |
| Ghanaian Language | Essay | 1 hour 10 minutes | 1:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. | |
| Ghanaian Language | Objective | 50 minutes | 2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | |
| Thursday, 12th June 2025 | Mathematics | Essay | 1 hour | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
| Mathematics | Objective | 1 hour | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | |
| Religious & Moral Education | Essay | 1 hour | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | |
| Religious & Moral Education | Objective | 45 minutes | 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | |
| Friday, 13th June 2025 | French | Essay | 45 minutes | 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. |
| French | Objective | 1 hour | 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | |
| Creative Arts & Design | Essay | 1 hour 15 minutes | 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | |
| Creative Arts & Design | Objective | 50 minutes | 2:15 p.m. – 3:05 p.m. | |
| Monday, 16th June 2025 | Arabic | Essay | 1 hour | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
| Arabic | Objective | 45 minutes | 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. |
Important Notes for Candidates
- No Breaks Between Papers
- Both papers for each subject will be taken in one sitting without a break.
- Follow Question Paper Time If Different
- If the duration on the question paper differs from the timetable, follow the one on the question paper.
- Extra Time for Visually & Hearing Impaired Candidates
- Candidates with visual or hearing impairments will get an extra 50% of the time given to other candidates.
Candidates should prepare well for their exams and follow the timetable carefully. Ensure you arrive at the exam center on time and carry all necessary materials.
