By Kekeli K. Blamey
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended his warmest wishes to all candidates sitting for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
In a statement, the President described the examination as a significant milestone in the educational journey of the candidates and expressed confidence in their ability to succeed.
The President advised candidates to approach the examination with honesty and integrity, urging them to avoid any form of examination malpractice.
“Answer the questions to the best of your ability, and trust in the knowledge and skills you have acquired over the years,” he said.
President Akufo-Addo reminded the candidates that their hard work and dedication have brought them this far, and a bright future awaits them.
He assured them that with the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, every one of them has the opportunity to continue their education and pursue their dreams.
The President encouraged the candidates to stay focused, remain calm, and give the examination their best effort.
He assured them that the nation was behind them and was proud of the young men and women they were becoming. “I wish you all the best of luck,” he said.
The BECE examination commencing today, July 8, will end on Friday, July 12, with French and Career Technology tests.
Timetable for the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE)
- Monday, July 8:
- English Language 2 (Essay) – 9:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
- English Language 1 (Objective) – 10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Religious and Moral Education 2 (Essay) – 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Religious and Moral Education 1 (Objective) – 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 9:
- Science 2 (Essay) – 9:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.
- Science 1 (Objective) – 10:25 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
- Computing (Essay) – 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
- Computing (Objective) – 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 10:
- Social Studies 2 (Essay) – 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Social Studies 1 (Objective) – 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
- Creative Art & Design 2 (Essay) – 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
- Creative Art & Design 1 (Objective) – 2:15 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.
- Thursday, July 11:
- Mathematics 2 (Essay) – 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Mathematics 1 (Objective) – 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Ghanaian Language 2 (Essay) – 1:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.
- Ghanaian Language 1 (Objective) – 2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Friday, July 12:
- French 2 (Essay) – 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
- French 1 (Objective) – 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
- Career Technology 2 (Essay) – 1.00 p.m. – 2.15 p.m.
- Career Technology 1 (Objective) – 2.15 p.m. – 3.05 p.m.
