The WASSCE (December): Also known as the GCE by its old name (General Certificate Examinations), both private and public students are eligible to sit for this examination, and uniforms are not compulsory. However, other rules and regulations are applied on every candidate. This examination is only offered during the fall season, and the results are available by December.

The WASSCE (June): Also known as the SSCE by its old name (Senior School Certificate Examinations), this examination is ideally made for public candidates. Students from recognizable private schools can only sit for this examination in any government-run schools. They must also wear distinctive uniforms as being described. This examination is only offered during the spring season, and the results are available by June