The Ghana Education Service says that the 2024 BECE will be released in the coming weeks of October. According to the official release letter signed by the Head of Public Relations Unit, Cassandra Twum Ampofo, the West African Examination Council (WAEC) has provided them with the results of candidates, and that placement has successfully been made.
Per the release, a number of candidates recorded mistakes in filling the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) for Senior High Schools, and hence, available WhatsApp number has been given for rectification. The announcement was made on October 10th, 2024, and comes with a few key points for students and parents to remember:
Placement process
Out of the 569,095 candidates who qualified to be placed, 451,797 have received their placement.
Examination malpractices
The GES said WAEC has reported a significant number of examination malpractices during the marking process, resulting in the withholding of 10,898 examination papers.
Self-placement module
Students who haven’t been matched with any of their preferred schools can use the self-placement portal to select a school manually.
Important deadlines
Students and parents are encouraged to confirm their placement status and complete necessary actions before the deadline.
How to Check and Verify Your Placement
1. Message the number via Whatsapp (053 451 7153)
2. Adhere and provide all necessary details that would be requested such as your name and Index Number.
The GES encourages all stakeholders, including teachers, heads of basic schools, directors of education, parents, and guardians to reach out to the GES with any questions.
Summary
1. The BECE 2024 results will be released by WAEC in the coming weeks.
2. Students are to contact GES and verify their placement. A number has been provided above.
3. 10, 898 papers have been withheld for investigation.
4. A number of 451, 797 candidates have been successfully placed.
Below is the release letter
