The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is a body that administers examinations and issues certificates to students who are leaving secondary school in the English-speaking countries of the West African sub-region. Since the council’s examination started in 1998, it has served as the benchmark for secondary school education in Anglophone West African nations like Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and The Gambia.
Since its founding, the exam conducted by WAEC – the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) – has maintained its position as West Africa’s most significant exam for secondary school leavers. It is considered to be on par with those issued by comparable examining authorities internationally.
The council administers exams in four main categories. They include national exams, international exams, exams done on behalf of other examining bodies, and exams done in cooperation with other examining bodies. Exams taken in the five nations that have the WAEC law are referred to as international exams. It includes:
- WASSCE for private candidates (first series) January-February
- WASSCE for school candidates March-May
- WASSCE for private candidates (main General Certificate Exam /GCE/) September-October
The focus of this article is the 2025 WASSCE main GCE examination.
When will the 2025 WAEC results be released
The majority of candidates are constantly waiting for the council to declare the results and make them public. The good news is that WAEC has disclosed the day on which the results will be made public. So, do not worry.
If you have been looking for information about the release date of the 2025 WAEC main GCE results, it is apt to note that the results will be made public this month, probably on February 15, 2026.
How to check WAEC results
- Go to www.waecdirect.org to check your WAEC results.
- Type in your 10-digit WAEC Examination Number, which is made up of your three-digit candidate number and seven-digit centre number
- Determine the year you took the exam. For example, the year 2025
- Choose the examination type: click on the icon against the examination type and select “PRIVATE CANDIDATE”
- Type the voucher number from the e-PIN
- Enter your e-Personal PIN’s Identification Number (PIN)
- Press Submit, then wait for your results to appear in the results window
NOTE: You can only use your WAEC result scratchcard five times. So, be wise.
How to check your 2025 WAEC GCE result via USSD/SMS
Use the following shortcode format to receive your 2025 WAEC GCE result via SMS:
Type WAEC*ExamNo*PIN*ExamYear to the shortcode: 32327. For example, enter WAEC*4250101001*123456789012*2025 (service available to MTN, Airtel, and Glo subscribers).
Please make sure to follow the above format correctly. The message should not contain any white space.
Then wait for the SMS delivery of your results to your phone. (SMS Only N30 Cost).
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FAQs on “When is the 2025 WAEC Result Coming Out?”:
When will the 2025 WAEC (WASSCE) results for school candidates be released?
Results for school candidates (i.e., final-year secondary school students who sat exams in May–June 2025) are typically released 45–60 days after the last paper. Since the exam ended around June 16, 2025, results are expected in mid to late August 2025, with many sources forecasting around August 8, 2025.
Why that timeline?
WAEC historically follows a schedule where school exam results are published within two months after the final paper. Private candidate results come out earlier (around March) following Jan/Feb sessions. Given that pattern, the August estimate aligns well.
Have any 2025 WAEC results already been released?
Yes—private‑candidate results for the computer‑based WASSCE (often from early 2025 series) were released in March 2025. But the school candidate WASSCE results (May–June 2025) are still pending.
Where and how can I check my WAEC result once it’s out?
You can access it via:
The official portal www.waecdirect.org
SMS service: Send
WAEC*ExamNo*PIN*2025to 32327 with no spaces
You’ll need:
| Item | Required Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10-digit exam number |
| 2 | 2025 exam year |
| 3 | e‑PIN voucher number & serial |
| 4 | Type of exam (School/Private) |
What if my result is delayed or withheld?
Results can sometimes be withheld due to administrative reasons or cases of suspected malpractice. WAEC updates such cases separately. If your result doesn’t show up on time, check the WAEC site regularly or contact their helpline via the portal or email.