BECE: WAEC Bans Use of Electronic Devices at Examination Centers

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued a ban on the use of electronic devices, including mobile phones, at examination centers for the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

During a press briefing held in Accra, John Kapi, the Head of Public Affairs for the Examinations Council, stated that supervisors, invigilators, and candidates are strictly prohibited from bringing mobile phones into examination halls.

He also appealed to parents to ensure that their children do not bring mobile phones to the examination centers, as the candidates’ entire results will be cancelled if found in possession of a mobile phone.

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In an effort to prevent malpractice, Kapi directed invigilators and supervisors to conduct thorough inspections of candidates to ensure that they do not bring any cell phones or other unauthorized objects into the examination halls.

Furthermore, individuals who are not involved in the conduct of the examination, including school proprietors, parents, and headmasters, are not allowed at the examination centers.

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The 2024 BECE will see a total of 569,095 students sitting for the examination from both private and public Junior High Schools (JHSs). Of this number, 282,648 are males, while 286,447 are females.