2025 BECE begins

By Nii Martey M. Botchway
The 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) has starts today, with a total 603,328 candidates expected to take part.

The number which comprises 297,250 males and 306,078 females represents a 5.99 percent increase from the 2024 figure of 569,236.

In all, the BECE comprises 11 subjects, with each candidate writing an average of nine, including seven common core courses — English Language, Mathematics, Science, Ghanaian Language, Social Studies, Religious and Moral Education, and Creative Arts and Design, as well as Career Technology.

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