WAEC Sets CBT Rules: 250 PCs, CCTV for Schools
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has detailed essential equipment that schools need to implement in preparation for the complete transition of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination to computer-based testing by 2026.
During a sensitization event in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Mr. Lucky Njoagwuani, the Head of Examinations at WAEC, shared this information.
He stated that schools are required to provide at least 250 functioning laptops along with a 10 percent backup, a strong computer server capable of managing 250 systems at the same time, and a Local Area Network setup.
Additional necessary provisions include operational air conditioning, adequate lighting, a reliable electricity supply, a backup generator with a minimum capacity of 40 kVA, CCTV cameras, and a designated space for candidates to wait.
Njoagwuani emphasized that the shift to computer-based testing will reduce logistical expenses, enhance exam security, and increase accessibility.
“We began the fourth series of our private candidates’ exams around two years ago, and it was successful. This year’s second series of private candidates’ exams is entirely computer-based with no option for traditional pen and paper. Consequently, the upcoming school candidate exam next year will also be completely computer-based,” he explained.
Mr. Adeniran-Amusan Akim, the Port Harcourt Zonal Coordinator of WAEC, encouraged schools to begin modernizing their ICT centers to meet WAEC’s standards, underscoring that the CBT system “is not going away.”
He added that schools that fail to fulfill the requirements will be directed to designated exam centers.
“WAEC will maintain its standards. Any school wishing to conduct the exams on its premises must provide the necessary equipment and facilities,” Akim asserted.
Additionally, Mr. Sunday Jaja, the Rivers State Chairman of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, urged school owners to take advantage of funding options offered by the Bank of Industry and the Federal Government’s MSME intervention fund to assist with the transition.
“Technology plays a crucial role in contemporary education. This initiative will allow schools to keep pace with current trends and prepare students for the digital future,” Jaja remarked.
The sensitization event was co-organized by Teadro Systems Ltd., NAPPS, and collaborators, including the Bank of Industry, HP, Lenovo, and Canon.
The event’s highlight was the raffle draw that awarded ICT devices such as computers, printers, and tablets to schools.
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