WAEC Intensifies Crackdown on Advanced Exam Malpractice Ahead of 2025 WASSCE
With only three months remaining until the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has raised serious concerns about a surge in increasingly sophisticated exam malpractice tactics.
The Council has launched intensified efforts to counter the growing use of advanced technology in cheating — a threat it warns could undermine the very integrity of the region’s education system.
WAEC has revealed that some of the most concerning cases involve entire schools orchestrating premeditated cheating operations. These elaborate schemes, the Council says, often involve collusion between students, school administrators, and even individuals in trusted positions within the education system.
In response, WAEC recently convened a high-level stakeholder engagement aimed at developing coordinated, future-ready strategies to curb malpractice. The meeting brought together education authorities, school leaders, security officials, and technology experts to chart a more unified path forward.
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“Examination malpractice, as we speak, is on the rise,” said John Kapi, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs. “Coupled with this era of ICT, it may be difficult to fight. We have fought it. If we had left it, it would have gotten out of hand. It hasn’t gotten out of hand, but we don’t wait for it to get out of hand.”
Kapi emphasized the need for proactive and collective measures, noting that the responsibility for upholding exam standards cannot rest solely with WAEC. “That’s why we called for this stakeholder engagement — to tap into the expertise and experiences of all of us in education,” he added.
WAEC has reiterated its commitment to preserving the credibility of its examinations, calling on all players in the education ecosystem — from government ministries to teachers and parents — to join the fight against academic dishonesty.
As preparations for the 2025 WASSCE intensify, the Council’s stance serves as a reminder that safeguarding the future of education in West Africa depends on unwavering vigilance, innovation, and united action.
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