The West African Examination Council (WAEC) is a regional examination board responsible for administering tests to students across West Africa. It is one of the most important examinations that students must take before they can progress to the next level of their education. This year, however, there has been much debate and speculation about whether or not WAEC will be taking place. In this article, we will be examining the plans of WAEC for 2020 and the impact of Covid-19 on the potential for the exams to go ahead.
Examining WAEC’s 2020 Plans
WAEC has made it clear that they are committed to conducting their exams this year, despite the disruption the pandemic has caused. The Council is working hard to ensure that the safety and wellbeing of students and staff is taken into account and that all necessary precautions are taken. WAEC is also working with the governments of the countries in which it operates to ensure that the exams are conducted in a safe and secure environment.
In terms of the actual exams, WAEC has stated that the syllabuses for the various exams have been revised to take into account the disruption caused by the pandemic. Furthermore, the Council has stated that the exams will be conducted in a more flexible manner, with students able to take them at any time.
Examining the Impact of Covid-19
Covid-19 has had a huge impact on the potential for WAEC to take place this year. With many countries still in lockdown, it is difficult for WAEC to guarantee the safety of students and staff taking the exams. Furthermore, there is the problem of students not being able to access the necessary materials for the exams due to the lockdown.
Furthermore, the pandemic has caused disruption to the education of students, with many being unable to attend school or college. This means that students may not have had the opportunity to properly prepare for the exams and may not be able to demonstrate their full potential.
Overall, it is clear that the potential for WAEC to take place this year is heavily dependent on the impact of Covid-19. WAEC is doing its best to ensure that the exams can go ahead in a safe and secure environment, while also taking into account the disruption caused by the pandemic. However, only time will tell whether or not the exams will be able to take place this year.