WAEC TO ARREST UNQUALIFIED BECE CANDIDATES

Wendy Enyonam Addy-Lamptey: Leading the Ghana National Office of WAEC Wendy Enyonam Addy-Lamptey is a prominent figure in the educational landscape of Ghana, serving as the Head of the Ghana National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). With her extensive experience and dedication to improving the education system, Addy-Lamptey has made significant contributions to the development and administration of standardised exams in the country. As the Head of the Ghana National Office
In a bid to tackle the issue of unqualified candidates registering for its school exams, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has launched an extensive crackdown.


In the realm of education, a concerning trend has emerged surrounding the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). It has come to light that certain parents are collaborating with public schools, often at the expense of private institutions, to facilitate the transfer of their children for the purpose of registering and taking the BECE exams. This practise raises eyebrows due to its questionable nature and potential implications. The BECE holds significant importance as a crucial milesto



In a concerning trend, it has come to light that certain parents are colluding with school administrators to secure registration for their Junior High School (JHS) students alongside the final year students of the registering school. This practise raises ethical questions and highlights the lengths some parents are willing to go to gain an advantage for their children. The registration process for students transitioning from JHS to Senior High School (SHS) is a crucial step in their educational

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has strict regulations in place to maintain the integrity of its examinations. One of these regulations pertains to cases of misconduct, which are considered as offences if caught. In certain cases, when an individual who lacks the necessary qualifications is found to have obtained certain results, there are consequences that can be imposed. If the candidate is deemed unqualified, their results may be invalidated. Additionally, if the educational institution in question is a public school, it will be reported to the Ghana Education Service (GES) for further investigation and potential disciplinary measures. In the case of a private school, it may face the possibility of losing its status as an authorised examination centre. These actions are taken to ensure the integrity and fairness of the education system.

In a bid to put an end to the practise, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has made significant decisions to tackle the challenges at hand.

In an effort to prevent the occurrence of registering unqualified candidates, a commitment has been made to address this issue moving forward.

In a recent interview with Graphic Online's Severious Kale-Dery, Wendy Enyonam Addy-Lamptey, the Head of National Office (HNO) of WAEC, shared details about the process of data collection and registration for candidates. Addy-Lamptey explained that the first step involves gathering data from the previous year. Once this data is collected, each candidate is assigned a unique number. This unique number is essential for registering the candidates in their final year.

In a recent announcement, it was revealed that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) will be addressing the issue of examination malpractice in exam halls. As part of their efforts, they have decided to reintroduce the serialisation of question papers for this year's exams. This measure was initially introduced last year and will be implemented once again to combat cheating during examinations.

In a recent statement, she highlighted the impact of serialisation on the activities of rogue websites. These websites have previously inundated their portals with what they claimed to be answers to objective questions. However, due to serialisation, they are now unable to determine which version of a candidate's response is being used.

In recent developments, the activities of certain rogue websites have seen a significant decline. It has come to the attention of the exams body that a few portals have been advertising that they possess confirmed WAEC questions. However, as a result of these revelations, the prevalence of such activities has notably diminished.

In a recent statement, Mrs. Addy-Lamptey, an expert in education and career guidance, has strongly advised candidates to steer clear of certain websites that could potentially harm their future prospects. Mrs. Addy-Lamptey emphasised the importance of avoiding any association with these websites, as they pose a significant risk to one's future endeavours.

In a recent statement, an advisor has cautioned candidates against succumbing to the temptation of joining questionable WhatsApp platforms and websites. These platforms, it has been revealed, pose a significant risk to candidates as they may expose them to the possibility of having their exam papers leaked or, in more severe cases, having their entire results invalidated. The advisor's warning serves as a timely reminder for candidates to exercise caution and be mindful of the potential consequ