SHSs to vacate early

Mr Adu explained that although the number of candidates was large, measures were being put in place to ensure that both the Forms Three and Four students would complete their syllabi before the start of the examination.

He added that all things being equal, the continuing students would return to school from May 15 to continue with their academic work.

In spite of the large number of candidates, WAEC has also made adequate preparations to host the examination successfully across the country.

The Head of Test Administration at WAEC, Mr Felix Akuffo-Badoo, explained that the level of the examination would be the same for the two streams of candidates and warned that schools that would be found to have engaged in any examination malpractice would be derecognised by the council to serve as a deterrent to others.

Mr Akuffo-Badoo said the practical subjects would start in March while the theory aspect of the examination would begin on April 9, 2013. The last paper would be written on May 17, 2013.

Story by Hadiza Nuhhu-Billa Quansah