How to Get a WASSCE Certificate Without Going to Senior High School

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To get a high school certificate (or high school diploma) such as WASSCE, AISSCE, SSCE, GCSE, IGCSE and GCE without attending senior high school is entirely possible. With a well-thought-out plan, hard work and a positive mindset, you can still get a high school diploma if you never went to senior high school or life’s challenges made you quit.

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So you want to get your own secondary school or WASSCE certificate to enable you to move forward in life, right?

But there is something holding you back. You never went to or completed senior high school. Maybe not even JHS.

I mean you either dropped out of Junior High School or primary school. So you are looking for an answer to this question:

Can someone who has never been to JHS write WASSCE and move forward in life? Yes, of course! But without the right knowledge about these things, it can be difficult to achieve your dream.

This is why I urge you to continue reading this post on how to write WASSCE without having been to SHS or even JHS.

Now the problem is you don’t actually know what to do to go around this obstacle and get your WASSCE certificate or any other high school diploma.

Could it be a different form of handicap?

It could be anyone or more of the common handicaps that all adults interested in improving their academic qualifications face every day.

Table of Contents
1 Surmountable Obstacles
1.1 It does not matter where you are.
2 It is possible to get a WASSCE certificate at any moment in your life.
3 You are not alone.
4 Stop listening to the naysayers.
5 Before we continue …
6 1. You need to have at least upper primary education
7 2. You need a huge dose of self-motivation and self-discipline.
8 3. Choose the right course/program for you.
9 4. Assemble all the necessary study materials.
10 5. Begin your studies early to get that WASSCE certificate.
11 6. Only good private tutors can coach you to get the WASSCE certificate.
12 Look out for these attributes in your tutors
13 7. Register as a private WASSCE candidate.
14 Final words
14.1 SHARE THIS POST

Surmountable Obstacles

Does any of the below handicaps sound familiar?

  • You have never been to Senior High School before.
  • Something keeps telling you age is no longer on your side – that you’re too old. Dinosaur!
  • You dropped out of school – primary, junior high school, middle school, vocational/technical school, or senior high school.
  • Maybe you only attended a different kind of school where WASSCE or senior high school subjects were not part of the curriculum (for example vocational, technical, agricultural or pastoral school).
  • Or you completed Senior High School *thousands* of years ago. And your grades were so poor you lost interest in academic work until this time.
  • Back in senior high school, you studied a course you didn’t like. Then your results reflected it – simply embarrassing! You didn’t even bother to ask your former school or WAEC for that certificate.
  • The only education you had took place in a French-speaking country such as Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast.

If yes, then my guess is you’re wondering if you could still do some magic and get your senior high school WASSCE certificate. I know; because you have come here to read this post with all your senses – plus the sixth one.

I have good news for you.

It does not matter where you are.

The tips and tricks for getting a high school certificate or diploma without going to high school are generally the same for everyone everywhere. Reading this guide and applying the fundamental principles here will guide you to get your country-specific high school certificate. That is if you are not taking the WAEC/WASSCE exam in West Africa.

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SHOW ME

It is possible to get a WASSCE certificate at any moment in your life.

Here then comes the million-dollar question. Is it possible for someone in your position to go on and perform this “miracle”?

The simple, no-beating-about-the-bush answer is YES IT IS POSSIBLE.

In fact, the only person stopping you right from getting your WASSCE qualification or any other high school diploma (depending on which part of the world you find yourself in) is you.

I, therefore, urge you to stop the doubts. Go ahead and perform your miracle.

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You are not alone.

There are millions of adults in their late 20s or 30s upwards in West Africa (and elsewhere in the world) who couldn’t attend or complete Senior High School (SHS).

You are just one of these ambitious individuals who constantly dream of acquiring the all-important WASSCE certificate or its equivalent.

This is to enable them to further their education for a better future.

I’m referring to nationals or residents of the five English – speaking countries in West Africa namely,

  • The Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Liberia
  • Nigeria and
  • Sierra Leone

I have actually coached other guys from neighbouring French-speaking countries to get their WASSCE certificates. I’m referring to very disciplined and extremely focused individuals here. These were people who got all their previous education from Togo, Ivory Coast, Benin, and the like.

Stop listening to the naysayers.

Sadly, there are many out there who will tell you that it is not going to be easy for you to sit for and pass WASSCE without having gone through the formal SHS system.

They may even discourage you to forget it since it is NEVER possible to do so.

Well … the naysayers are COMPLETELY WRONG. Yes, you heard me right. Either they are ignorant about the whole thing or they’re simply throwing dust into your eyes.

The truth is you can study on your own, sit for the private West African Senior School Examination (popularly called Nov/Dec WASSCE in Ghana) and come out with flying colours.

Below, I have taken my time to take you through the necessary steps that you need to take to achieve your cherished dream of acquiring the WASSCE certificate.

Before we continue …

What I’m going to tell you has got nothing to do with fast, easy and dubious ways of acquiring a fake certificate. Because such a manufactured certificate will never take you far.

I can assure you that the universities in Ghana will find you out sooner than later if you use fraudulent means to gain admission to any of their faculties.

I’ve always believed in working hard to earn my little glories so that’s what I preach to my students and clients. I hope you understand.

Let’s move on.

Now if you’re on the same level as me, then let’s move forward. I want you to discover my simple steps regarding how to obtain your WASSCE certificate without having to set foot in any SHS classroom.

1. You need to have at least upper primary education

All you need for starters is some background in formal education; preferably from primary 6 to Junior High School level.

To register as a private candidate for WASSCE, you do not even need a BECE qualification/certificate to qualify you to do so.

The only reason it is necessary for you to have a previous reasonable taste of formal education is to enable you to feel at home with your studies as an adult learner. You definitely need to be able to read and write. So even this is only my expert opinion. It is never compulsory!

2. You need a huge dose of self-motivation and self-discipline.

Please if you cannot motivate yourself enough to study diligently then I can assure you that you will end up proving the naysayers right. Like everything else worth pursuing, making preparations for the WASSCE can be very demanding.

No, don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying it is not possible. It is. It can even be a lot of fun if only you discipline yourself and keep to your study schedule.

I have guided scores of adult beginners like you to successfully go through this experience. So I’m pretty certain about what I’m telling you.

3. Choose the right course/program for you.

I am a General Arts/Humanities/Liberal Arts person. Therefore it shouldn’t surprise you if I ask you to choose the elective General Arts course. Subjects like Government, Economics, Literature-in-English, Religious Studies, History, Geography, and any eligible local language will do just fine.

But remember this one thing. The best move is to choose a course where your natural abilities and passion lie. It will allow you to maximize your performance.

Let NO ONE decide for you on this important step. If your instincts tell you, and you can convince yourself, that you will find it easier and more personally fulfilling studying Business Accounting, General Science, Vocational or  Business Secretarial then that’s the way you must go.

And remember, in today’s world, there are mouth-watering career opportunities out there waiting for everyone. They only need to study well in any course they truly love and for which they have a natural ability.

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4. Assemble all the necessary study materials.

As a private adult learner, you will need to do a lot of research. Look for people who can give you the right answers. Find the textbooks to use for your studies, the syllabuses to download, and the past questions to examine critically.

Thankfully, there are online WASSCE resources you can obtain if only you make the right searches. Make good use of such search engines as Google, Bing, and Yahoo.

5. Begin your studies early to get that WASSCE certificate.

It is advisable to set a target study and preparation period of at least 18 months for yourself. This is important if your formal education experience stopped anywhere before the final year of Junior High School.

I am very conscious of the fact that not all are talented fast learners. We have people who are slow or average learners. My prescriptions are therefore aimed at both the average and fast learner.

If you are an extremely slow learner, you will probably have to consider a non-academic pursuit. You definitely should have a hidden talent that is equally useful. You only have to discover it and begin to do wonders with it.

Not every individual is wired for academic work. And, trust me, academic qualification has never been the only route to success in life. I think you will agree with me on this one.

6. Only good private tutors can coach you to get the WASSCE certificate.

It is good to have a private tutor or two who can mentor you and show you the way.

Yes, there are a few rare individuals who are able to go solo and study completely on their own. This is what I did many years ago. However, I believe that the majority of beginner adult learners need to get good dedicated tutors to guide them.

A note of warning. Do not judge the quality or otherwise of any private tutor by the level of fees they charge. Likewise do not let the appearance of the study premises they provide fool you. You could end up paying a fortune for fanciful trash!

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Look out for these attributes in your tutors

It is great if your tutors have the following attributes:

  • They are punctual and spend time profitably
  • They do not turn the lesson into a partisan political indoctrination session. This behaviour, unfortunately, is very common.
  • They give regular assignments and mark them promptly
  • They display adequate knowledge of their subject. Their paper qualification alone should not deceive you.
  • They treat you with respect and patiently teach you to your understanding.
  • They encourage you rather than discourage or put fear in you. There is nothing to fear about an examination if you prepare well. So never allow any tutor to dampen your spirit with negative talk.

7. Register as a private WASSCE candidate.

The WAEC Nov/Dec WASSCE registration usually begins by the middle of January or February each year. It lasts till around the end of April. There is also a late registration period of one additional month. But as for this one, you must pay a hefty penalty for the sin of registering late!

These days, there is even an extra late Nov/Dec WASSCE registration period in August/September.

Are you in Ghana? You can get familiar with the WASSCE for private candidates’ registration process here.

Now that your registration is over, you can focus on your studies. Make sure to prepare properly, never taking anything for granted.

Final words

Please remember this. WAEC will not ask you to show any academic qualification to enable you to register for the private WASSCE. If only you think you’re capable of going through with this, they will allow you to go ahead.

I intend to say more about the registration process in other posts on this site. In addition to that, you will have further guidelines about the proper preparation for the WAEC WASSCE.

So there you have it! You too or that person you know can obtain WASSCE qualification despite the fact that you didn’t attend or couldn’t complete SHS.

Do you want to study and perform brilliantly in your coming NOV/DEC WASSCE? You can take advantage of the super-useful premium tutorials and other resources on this site.

So what do you think? Join the conversation by leaving a comment below.

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48 thoughts on “How to Get a WASSCE Certificate Without Going to Senior High School”

    1. Ralph Nyadzi

      Hello. You will have expert tuition in English and Literature only. Let me know if you’re still interested. Please use the contact form to send me a brief email. Thank you so much.

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    1. Ralph Nyadzi

      Hi Desmond. Thank you for showing your interest in obtaining an SHS/WASSCE certificate. Please note everything in this post and if you truly are interested in taking the necessary steps let me know. You can reach me via the contact form or by sending a reply.

      Reply
  4. Abigail Boateng

    I want to go to SHS but I did not complete JHS so how can I get there please show me the way because I want to continue my education so please show me how I can reach there

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    1. Ralph Nyadzi

      Hello Abigail. Thank you for reaching out. For you to enter SHS you need to sit for the BECE and obtain the grades. One way to do this is to take the WAEC BECE for private candidates.
      But you need not do all that. As I explained in this post, you can stay at home, study for the same WAEC/WASSCE that regular SHS students take. The only difference is that you will be doing so as a private candidate. And if you can truly study your chosen SHS subjects privately you will be able to obtain the same WASSCE certificate to advance your education to any level you want. You can reply to this right here or visit the contact page to send me a short email if you need any further assistance.

      Reply
  9. ANABILA AYINGURA DOMINIC

    Please i need help to get wasce certificate for my life and this my whatsapp line and call +233509490944 please

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    1. Ralph Nyadzi

      Hello Comfort. It’s great to have your kind of ambition. So that is the best place to begin. Next, you need to remain positive and focused. Also, get the various syllabuses and make sure to study the topics you can on your own even before they are taught in class. Do not waste too much time on the topics that you are struggling with. Instead, focus on your strengths and perfect them as much as you can. There is a lot more to say, though. Please, expect additional tips and secrets in your email inbox soon. Thank you.

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    1. Ralph Nyadzi

      Hi Victoria. It’s a great idea you’re considering going back to your studies so you can get a job. I have given you much of the information you need to get your WASSCE certificate in this article. In case you need more answers, feel free to contact me via our contact form or any other means available to you. I’m very much willing to help as much as I can.

      Reply
  13. Anonymous

    Thanks for your information, it is very helpful and I’ll start my study in preparation. My heart keep telling me that I am not backward, in fact when I meet some people in the university in Nigeria, I find out that I’m better than most of them .

    Reply
    1. Ralph Nyadzi

      You are right, my brother/sister. That is one truth that many disadvantaged people are not aware of. So if you believe you can do it please go ahead. I have seen a lot of people like you succeed. You will succeed. Just stay positive and take the right steps. Let me know if you need any further clarification.

      Reply
  16. Eugenia

    Hello I’m Eugenia, A Ghanaian, I dropped out in shs 2
    I want to write and get a wassce certificate next year
    How do I go about it?

    Reply
  18. Emmanuel

    Hello sir,
    I completed shs 2018,because of financial difficulties I couldn’t redem my wassce result but I paid late and am not in Ghana now I want to know the best way to get my certificate back I don’t remember my index number also.
    Thank you.

    Reply
    1. Ralph Nyadzi

      Hello Emmanuel,
      You will need to contact the regional WAEC office to tell you if there is a way to help you get your certificate without the index number. We have a post on this site that shows the contact details of all the regional offices in Ghana. Please SEARCH for ‘Ghana WAEC Regional Branch Offices’. It is best to give them a call. Good luck.

      Reply
  22. Benedict Yayrah Botty

    My name is BENEDICT YAYRAH BOTTY A GHANIAN BY NATIONALITY AND I Still didn’t get the method in which or the way I have to go to be a ble to get my shs degree to be able to continue In life

    Reply

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