Final-year Junior High School (JHS) students nationwide are set to encounter a revised Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) this year, following an announcement by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) introducing three new subjects.
The fresh subjects comprise Career Technology, Creative Art & Design, and Arabic.
Notably, Career Technology and Creative Art & Design stem from the previous Basic Design and Technology (BDT) curriculum and are obligatory for all BECE candidates.
Arabic, however, emerges as an elective subject exclusively for candidates enrolled in Islamic basic schools.
In response to these curriculum updates, the 2024 BECE will extend to six days from the customary five, starting on Monday, July 8, 2024, and concluding the following Monday, July 15, 2024.
The inclusion of these subjects reflects ongoing endeavors to enrich the educational syllabus and offer students a broader spectrum of learning avenues.
Moreover, it underscores educational authorities’ dedication to adapting to evolving educational requisites and ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of students’ knowledge and competencies.