Candidates are required to enter and sit for a minimum of eight (8) and maximum of nine (9) subjects. These must include the following:
- English Language
- General Mathematics
- *Citizenship and Heritage Studies Education
- *Digital Technologies
These are the core subjects. In addition to the above, all candidates must complete their registered subjects from the listed below:
Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, Further Mathematics, Physical Education, Health Education, Foods & Nutrition, Geography, Technical Drawing
Humanities: Nigerian History, Government, Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Studies, One Nigerian Language (Hausa/Igbo/Yoruba), French, Arabic, Visual Art, Music, Literature-in-English, Home Management, Catering Craft
Business: Accounting, Commerce, Marketing, Economics
Trade Subjects: Fashion Design and Garment Making, Livestock Farming, Beauty and Cosmetology, Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs, Solar Photovoltaic installation and maintenance, Horticulture and Crop Production.
Note: *Citizenship and Heritage Studies, and Digital Technologies are new subjects that require the development of new curricula and examination syllabuses and would therefore not be examined until 2028 (after a full implementation of the syllabus).
Candidates registering for WASSCE in 2026 and 2027 would only be able to sit two (2) core subjects, namely:
- English Language
- General Mathematics
In addition to the two (2) core subjects currently available, candidates are to select six or seven other subjects to make a minimum of eight subjects and a maximum of nine subjects.
