The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Liberia National Office, has officially released the provisional results for the 2025 national examinations, marking another milestone in the nation’s educational advancement.
At a press conference in Congo Town, the Head of National Office, Mr. Dale G. Gbotoe, announced the release of results for the following assessments: West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), Liberia Junior High School Certificate Examination (LJHSCE) Liberia Primary School Certificate Examination (LPSCE) Liberia National Assessment Test (LNAT)
Mr. Gbotoe noted encouraging improvements in performance, particularly at the junior high, primary, and national assessment levels, highlighting steady progress since the introduction of national exams in 2018.
2025 WASSCE Participation & Results
A total of 51,719 candidates were registered and examined across 379 centers nationwide. Performance statistics: 822 candidates passed at least 5 subjects, including English and Mathematics, with credit. 28,576 candidates passed at least 5 subjects, including English and Mathematics, with any grade. 37,081 candidates passed at least 4 subjects, including English and Mathematics.
42,970 candidates passed at least 3 subjects, including English and Mathematics. However, results for 1,944 candidates have been withheld due to suspected examination malpractice. These cases are under active investigation.
Major Curriculum Expansion for 2026
Looking ahead, Mr. Gbotoe announced a significant curriculum expansion in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. Beginning in 2026, WAEC will introduce 39 new subjects in the WASSCE.
Candidates will now be allowed to select 9 subjects from this expanded list, creating greater academic flexibility and stronger alignment with career pathways. Additional announcements included: 2023 certificates have been printed and will be available for collection beginning December 2025. Early registration for the 2026 exams opens in September 2025 and runs through December 2025.
Government Commendation
Also speaking at the event, the Deputy Minister for Instruction, Hon. Amos Fully, commended WAEC-Liberia for the smooth administration of this year’s exams.
“We applaud WAEC-Liberia’s dedication to maintaining high standards in education,” Hon. Fully said. “We encourage school authorities to take full advantage of the early registration window to ensure adequate preparation for the 2026 exams.”
This announcement underscores WAEC-Liberia’s commitment to academic excellence, curriculum innovation, and broader opportunities for Liberian students.
