When is the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE)? Is the BECE Timetable out? What subjects will be written? Here are some frequently asked questions by candidates. Answers to these questions have been answered in this article.
When Is The 2024 BECE?
According to the West African Examination Council (WAEC), the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will begin on Monday, 8th July, 2024 and end on Friday, 12th July, 2024.
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Is The 2024 BECE Timetable Out?
WAEC is yet to release the final timetable for the examination. However, based on the 2023 BECE timetable, we could conclude that WAEC may use the timetable below as its official timetable for the exams.
| DATE | SUBJECT CODE | SUBJECT/PAPER | DURATION | TIME |
| Monday, 8th July, 2024
| 022/2 | Religious and Moral Education 2 (Essay) | 1 hour | 9.00 a.m. -10.00 a.m. |
| 022/1 | Religious and Moral Education 1 (Objective) | 45 minutes | 10.00 a.m. – 10.45 a.m. | |
| 001/2 | English Language 2 (Essay) | 1 hour 10 minutes | 1.00 p.m. – 2.10 p.m. | |
| 001/1 | English Language 1 (Objective) | 35 minutes | 2.10 p.m. – 2.45 p.m. | |
| Tuesday, 9th July, 2024
| 033/2 | Integrated Science 2 (Essay) | 1 hour 15 minutes | 9.00 a.m. – 10.15 a.m. |
| 033/1 | Integrated Science 1 (Objective) | 45 minutes | 10.15 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. | |
| 003/2-013/2 | Ghanaian Language and Culture 2 (Essay) | 1 hour | 1.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m. | |
| 003/1-013/1 | 45 minutes | 2.00 p.m. – 2.45 p.m. | ||
| Wednesday, 10th July, 2024
| 020/2 | Social Studies 2 (Essay) | 1 hour | 9.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m. |
| 020/1 | Social Studies 1 (Objective) | 45 minutes | 10.00 a.m. – 10.45 a.m. | |
| 053/2-055/2 | Career Technology 2 (Essay) | 1 hour 15 minutes | 1.00 p.m. – 2.15 p.m. | |
| 053/1-055/1 | Career Technology 1 (Objective) | 40 minutes | 2.15 p.m. – 2.55 p.m. | |
| Thursday, 11th July, 2024
| 030/2 | Mathematics 2 (Essay) | 1 hour | 9.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m. |
| 030/1 | Mathematics 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 10.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. | |
| 070/2 | Computing 2 (Essay) | 1 hour 15 minutes | 1.00 p.m. – 2.15 p.m. | |
| 070/1 | Computing 1 (Objective) | 45 minutes | 2.15 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. | |
| Friday, 12th July, 2024
| 002/2 | French 2 (Essay) | 45 minutes | 9.00 a.m. – 9.45 a.m. |
| 002/1 | French 1 (Objective) | 1 hour | 9.45 a.m. – 10.45 a.m. |
2024 BECE Confirmed Subjects
Mandatory subjects
- English Language
- Mathematics
- General Science
- Social Studies
- Religious and Moral Education
- Career Technology
- Creative Arts and Design.
Additionally, candidates are required to choose an elective subject, Ghanaian Language, based on their studied language.
Optional subjects available ;
- French
- Arabic
- Computing
What is BECE?
BECE stands for Basic Education Certificate Examination. It’s a standardized test taken by students in Ghana after completing Junior High School (JHS). The exam assesses students’ knowledge in various subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies. It’s an important milestone for students as it determines their placement into Senior High School (SHS) or vocational training institutions.