By Jamesetta D. Williams
MONROVIA – Schools across Liberia have been ordered by the Ministry of Education to immediately release WASSCE candidate numbers and examination information to eligible students, regardless of outstanding tuition or other school-related fees, ahead of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
The ministry’s directive comes amid reports that some schools have been withholding candidate numbers and examination details from students due to unpaid tuition, graduation fees, registration costs, and other financial obligations.
In a statement issued ahead of the national examination, which begins on Monday, June 1, 2026, the Ministry emphasized that no school has the authority to deny, delay, or prevent a student from sitting a WAEC-administered examination because of unpaid fees.
According to the Ministry, such actions are in direct violation of established education policies and undermine students’ right to participate in national examinations.
The Ministry ordered all affected schools to immediately comply with the directive and release all necessary examination information to students who are eligible to sit the WASSCE.
Education authorities warned that institutions found violating the directive will face administrative sanctions, including fines, suspension of operational privileges, or possible revocation of their operating permits.
The Ministry further urged parents, guardians, and students to promptly report any school that refuses to provide candidate numbers or attempts to prevent students from sitting the examination.
Complaints can be made through District Education Officers (DEOs), County Education Officers (CEOs), the Bureau of Basic and Secondary Education, the Ministry’s official social media platforms, or the nearest Ministry of Education office.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring equal access to education and protecting students from being denied academic opportunities due to financial challenges.
Officials stressed that every eligible student must be afforded the opportunity to sit the WASSCE and pursue their educational goals without unnecessary barriers.
The 2026 WASSCE is scheduled to commence nationwide on June 1, with thousands of senior high school students expected to participate in the examination across Liberia.
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