By Boakye Stephen, Kumasi, Ghana | Reporting for Ghanaian News Canada
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has explained the official process for candidates who are dissatisfied with their 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results and wish to have their examination scripts remarked.
According to WAEC, candidates cannot submit remarking requests directly to the Council. Instead, applications must be made through their respective schools, which will then forward the requests through the appropriate district examinations officers for further processing.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, explained that once an application is received, the Council retrieves the candidate’s scripts and assigns qualified chief examiners to conduct an independent review.
He noted that candidates are required to pay a remarking fee because the process involves additional administrative and professional work beyond the original marking exercise. Although he did not disclose the exact amount, he indicated that the cost depends on the nature of the request.
Mr Kapi further explained that while some remarking exercises have resulted in changes to candidates’ grades, such cases are relatively rare. In some situations, a reviewed script may even result in a lower score than the original grade.
To maintain transparency and confidence in the process, WAEC allows candidates and their parents or guardians to inspect remarked scripts where necessary.
The clarification comes after the release of the provisional 2026 BECE results, which showed that 3,601 registered candidates failed to sit for the examination. The Council also confirmed that disciplinary actions had been taken against candidates found guilty of examination malpractice.
Commentary
WAEC’s remarking system provides an important opportunity for candidates who believe their results may not accurately represent their performance.
However, candidates and parents must understand that remarking is an independent review process and does not automatically guarantee an improvement in grades. The procedure highlights WAEC’s commitment to transparency, fairness, and maintaining public confidence in Ghana’s examination system.
