The Ghana Education Service (GES) has affirmed that the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results reflect a positive shift toward upholding the integrity of the examination process.
In a statement titled “SETTING THE RECORDS STRAIGHT: FACTS SURROUNDING THE 2025 WASSCE RESULTS,” GES described the results as an accurate measure of students’ academic abilities.
The statement, issued by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, underscored the importance of a credible examination system for students, schools, and the nation as a whole.
According to GES management, the 2025 WASSCE outcomes represent a genuine reflection of candidates’ performance.
“Management of GES views the 2025 WASSCE results as a true reflection of academic
performance of the candidates. The outcome is a credible representation of students’ abilities.”
Ahead of the exams, the Ministry of Education and GES strictly warned that any teachers or officials found involved in examination malpractice would face severe consequences, a warning that was firmly enforced throughout the examination period.
“The 2025 WASSCE was conducted under heightened invigilation, strengthened supervision, and strict adherence to examination protocols across all centres. These measures significantly resulted in apprehension of some students and staff who would have engaged in examination
malpractices.”
GES emphasized that the current results mark a crucial step in restoring the credibility and integrity of the WASSCE.
“It is essential to appreciate that the outcome is a direct demonstration of the trend towards restoring integrity of the examination process. A credible examination system serves the best interest of our students, our schools, and the nation.”
Looking forward, the Service reminded students to prepare thoroughly for the international WASSCE scheduled for May/June 2026, which will be administered across all West African member countries as Ghana transitions from the previous Ghana-only version of the exam.
“Management of GES will not compromise the integrity of examinations,” the statement added.
The statement concluded by reaffirming that GES will not compromise on examination integrity.
The Service pledged to work collaboratively with all key stakeholders including school leaders, teachers, students, parents, communities, civil society organizations, and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to enhance teaching quality, learning outcomes, and the examination system’s credibility.
Source: www.Kumasimail.com
