The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is the main examination to qualify students for admission into secondary and vocational schools in Ghana, and Nigeria. It is written after three years of junior secondary education. It is administered by the Ghana Education Service under the Ministry of Education. In Nigeria, it is administered by the state ministry of education in each state under the supervision of theNational Examinations Council (NECO). NECO directly organizes examinations for Unity Schools, Armed Forces Secondary Schools and other Federal Government schools.Candidates in the third year of junior high schools approved by the Ghana Education Service are eligible for the examination. It is conducted annually in June (Ghana), May/June (Nigeria).
FAQs
The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is the examination conducted for candidates in their final year of Junior Secondary School. It is used for transition from JSS 3 of the basic education class to the senior secondary school.
Is BECE compulsory in Nigeria? ›
The primary school certificate is no longer relevant. Students will write 2 exams in J.S 3, NECO that one is optional, and the second one will be conducted by the state ministry of education and it is compulsory for all students, both of them are called BECE, which is Basic Education Certificate Examination.
What are the subjects for BECE in Ghana? ›
Prince C. Agyemang-Duah on behalf of the Director-General, GES outlined the mandatory, elective and optional subjects for the 2024 BECE. The seven mandatory subjects are English Language, Mathematics, General Science, Social Studies, Religious and Moral Education, Career Technology and Creative Arts and Design.
What is the performance of BECE in Ghana? ›
Nationally, BECE exam performance is poor, particularly in English. In 2020/21, the average JHS student scored 49 per cent in mathematics, with a quarter of the students scoring below 34 per cent. Students did better in Ghanaian languages exams, where the average score was 59 per cent.
Who is responsible for issuing basic education certificate in Nigeria? ›
It is written after three years of junior secondary education. It is administered by the Ghana Education Service under the Ministry of Education. In Nigeria, it is administered by the state ministry of education in each state under the supervision of the National Examinations Council (NECO).
What are the levels of basic education in Nigeria? ›
Education in Nigeria is based on a 6-3-3-4 system, which involves three levels of institutional learning processes:
- at the primary school level.
- at the secondary school level.
- and at the tertiary level.
The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) otherwise known as JUNIOR WAEC or JSSCE, is a mandatory examination for students in the ninth year of their basic school education.
What is primary school certificate called in Nigeria? ›
At graduation, primary school pupils are awarded the First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC), which, in combination with the common entrance examination, fulfils the formal requirements for secondary school education.
What is Grade 12 in Nigeria? ›
Junior Secondary school consists of JSS1, JSS2 and JSS3 which are equivalent to the 7th, 8th and 9th Grade while the Senior Secondary school consists of SS I, SS 2, and SS 3 which is equivalent to the 10th, 11th and 12th Grade. The Senior Secondary School Examination (SSCE) is taken at the end of the SS 3.
What is the highest grade in BECE? ›
Unlike traditional grading systems that rank students against each other, the BECE utilizes a criterion-referenced approach. This means grades reflect a student's performance against a set standard, rather than their position compared to classmates. The BECE awards grades from 1 (highest) to 9 (lowest).
ABOUT BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
(BECE) The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Nigeria is a standardized test given to students in their final year of junior secondary school.
How many subjects do we have in Ghana? ›
In these examinations, students take exams in four compulsory subjects, namely English, mathematics, social studies, and integrated science and In addition, they must sit examinations in three to four electives. students usually complete senior secondary school at the age of 18 years.
What is the pass rate for BECE in Ghana? ›
70% Note: Before the introduction of the LFG model, the average BECE pass rate among schools in our 80 partner schools stood at 35%. Following the implementation of the LFG model, the average BECE pass rate soared to 70%. Notably, some schools achieved a 100% pass rate for the first time in their history.
How many private schools are there in Ghana? ›
The Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) estimates that there are more than 22,000 private schools offering “basic” education (primary and junior high school level) and a further 654 private senior high schools in Ghana.
What is Fslc in Nigeria? ›
first school leaving certificate nigeria.
What is primary 6 certificate called in Nigeria? ›
Students are awarded the Primary School Leaving Certificate on completion of Grade 6, based on continuous assessment. - Junior Secondary Education is 3 years (ages 13-16) Grades 7-9. Students are awarded the Basic Education Certificate (BEC) on completion of Grade 9.
What is school certificate in Nigeria? ›
In Nigeria, pupils conclude primary education, lower and upper secondary education with exams for a diploma: Primary education is concluded with exams for a Primary School Leaving Certificate. Lower secondary education (also called: (junior secondary education) is concluded with exams for a Basic Education Certificate.
What is College of education certificate called in Nigeria? ›
Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) - College of Education.
