The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has advised candidates and parents dissatisfied with the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results to follow the official remarking process through their respective schools.
WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, explained that candidates cannot apply directly to the Council. Instead, schools must submit remarking requests through their district examinations officers, after which WAEC retrieves the scripts for review by the relevant chief examiner.
Mr Kapi noted that applicants are required to pay a remarking fee to cover the additional work involved, although he did not disclose the exact charges, saying they vary depending on the request. He added that the review process typically takes several weeks, depending on how quickly applications are submitted.
While acknowledging that some candidates have had their grades adjusted after remarking, he stressed that such cases are rare. In many instances, changes in marks do not affect the overall grade, while some reviews have even resulted in lower scores.
To ensure transparency, WAEC allows candidates, parents, or guardians to inspect reviewed scripts where necessary to verify the final outcome.
The explanation comes after WAEC released the provisional results of the 2026 BECE for School Candidates, revealing that 3,601 registered candidates were absent from the examination. The Council also announced sanctions against candidates found guilty of examination malpractice following investigations into reported irregularities.