On Monday, August 4, 2025, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) officially released the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates.
The announcement went out via the council’s verified X (formerly Twitter) handle and all accredited media platforms.
Rumors Put to Rest
In the days leading up to the release, rumors circulated on social media falsely claiming that the exam had been cancelled over alleged malpractice and question-paper leaks. WAEC dismissed these claims as baseless, stressing that:
Marking was completed on time.
The examination was never cancelled.
All official announcements come only from WAEC-authorized channels.
Scope and Performance Overview
WAEC Head of Nigeria Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, provided insights into the results at a press briefing in Lagos:
A total of 1,969,313 candidates sat the exam, spread across 23,554 schools in Nigeria and neighboring West African countries, following the Nigerian curriculum.
87.24% (1,718,090 candidates) earned credit in five or more subjects, irrespective of including English and Mathematics.
However, just 38.32% (754,545 candidates) achieved credit in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics—a sharp decline from 72.12% in 2024, marking a 33.8% performance drop year-on-year.
Results for 77.06% (1,517,517 candidates) have been fully processed and released; the remaining 22.94% (451,796 candidates) have pending issues and will receive results later this week.
How to Access Your Result
Candidates can check their scores by logging into http://waecdirect.org with:
A 10-digit WAEC examination number (7-digit center + 3-digit candidate number)
Examination year (e.g., 2025)
Type of examination (choose “School Candidate Results”)
E‑PIN voucher number and personal PIN
Click Submit to view your score.
Alternatively, results can be received via SMS using the format:
WAEC*ExamNo*PIN*ExamYear sent to short-code 32327 (N30 charge applies on MTN, Glo, and Celtel networks)
WAEC Direct.
Summary Table
Detail Information
Exam Conducted WASSCE 2025 (May–June) – School Candidates
Release Date Monday, August 4, 2025
Total Candidates ~1.97 million across Nigeria and select West African countries
Credit Pass Rate (5+ subjects) 87.24% with or without English & Math
Credit Pass Rate (including English & Math) 38.32%, down from 72.12% in 2024
Results Processed 77.06% complete; 22.94% pending resolution
Portal for Results waecdirect.org
Alternative SMS Code 32327 (format: WAECExamNoPIN*ExamYear)
What This Means
The official release finally ends uncertainty and reassures millions of eager students about their performance.
A significant decline in credit-level passes, including English and math, raises concerns about educational standards and preparedness for tertiary education.
WAEC’s swift clarification against misinformation underscores the need for candidates and stakeholders to depend only on verified communication channels.
Final Reminder
Results are live as of August 4, 2025.
Access your scores now via the WAEC portal or SMS.
