West Africa: WASSCE

Key facts

• In Ghana, school candidates take four core subjects: English Language, Integrated Science, Mathematics (Core) and Social Studies, plus elective subjects from one option of a programme (for example Agricultural, Business, Technical or Vocational). (Source: West African Examinations Council (Ghana))

Not yet published: Grade scale: not stated on a WAEC page we could reach, so not shown.

Subjects and the careers they lead to

Each subject links to our global subject page, which shows the careers that rely on it. Subjects listed on WAEC Ghana's page for school candidates; the full list is longer.

• English Language (core)English →
• Mathematics (Core)Mathematics →
• Mathematics (Elective)Mathematics →
• EconomicsEconomics →
• GeographyGeography →
• Literature in EnglishLiterature in English →
• Financial AccountingAccounting →
• Business ManagementBusiness Studies →
• ICT (Elective)Computer Studies →
• General AgricultureAgriculture →
• Technical DrawingTechnical Drawing →
• MetalworkMetalwork →
• ChemistryChemistry →
• Foods and NutritionFoods and Nutrition →
• MusicMusic →
• FrenchForeign Language →

Applying in another country

The country where you apply decides how these results count. Official routes we have confirmed:

• Uganda: Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB): equating of foreign results
• Kenya: Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA): alignment and validation
• South Africa: Universities South Africa (USAf) Matriculation Board: exemption certificates
• United Kingdom: Universities, through UCAS

Details for each country →