WAEC Syllabus for All Subjects 2026/2027(SSCE & GCE)
The WAEC Syllabus for All Subjects 2026/2027 includes Scheme of work for subjects such as English, Math, Bio, Govt, Chem, CRS, Physics, Literature, Econs, Agric, Accounts, Trade subjects, etc. If you want to know the topics where all your WAEC questions will come from, Then the syllabus is what you need.
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What is WAEC syllabus?
The WAEC syllabus is the official guide outlining all the topics your exam questions will come from. Each subject has its own syllabus, and it’s the same for both SSCE (school candidates) and GCE (external candidates), as they cover the same topics.
Is WAEC 2026 syllabus out?
Yes. GCE and WAEC syllabus for all subjects this year is the same with last year because the topics do not changed. Except for Literature whose novels are changed every (5) years.
Each subject syllabus covers objectives, content areas, and examination schemes. For example, in English Language, the syllabus may focus on comprehension, essay writing, summary, grammar, and oral English. In Mathematics, it emphasizes algebra, geometry, statistics, and trigonometry.
Similarly, science subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology have detailed content guides with practical components.
WAEC Syllabus for All Subjects 2026/2027
The list is long, from core subjects like General Mathematics, English Language, and Physics, to arts and vocational ones like Literature-in-English, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Catering Craft Practice, Welding and Fabrication, and even Basketry.
Click on the link representing the subject you want to access/download its syllabus.
- MERGED Language Texts 2021-2025: (Arabic, Edo, Efik, Hausa, Ibibio, Igbo, Literature in English and Yoruba)
- ANIMAL HUSBANDRY (ALT A) WAEC SYLLABUS
- ANIMAL HUSBANDRY (ALT B) WAEC SYLLABUS
- APPLIED ELECTRICITY OR BASIC ELECTRICITY WAEC SYLLABUS
- AUTO BODY REPAIRS AND SPRAY PAINTING WAEC SYLLABUS
- AUTO ELECTRICAL WORK WAEC SYLLABUS
- AUTO MECHANICAL WORK WAEC SYLLABUS
- AUTO MECHANICS WAEC SYLLABUS
- AUTO PARTS MERCHANDISING WAEC SYLLABUS
- BASKETRY WAEC SYLLABUS
- BIOLOGY WAEC SYLLABUS
- BLOCKLAYING, BRICKLAYING AND CONCRETING WAEC SYLLABUS
- BOOK KEEPING WAEC SYLLABUS
- BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WAEC SYLLABUS
- BUSINESS MANAGEMENT WAEC SYLLABUS
- CAPENTRY AND JOINERY WAEC SYLLABUS
- CATERING CRAFT PRACTICE WAEC SYLLABUS
- CERAMICS WAEC SYLLABUS
- CHEMISTRY WAEC SYLLABUS
- CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES (NEW) WAEC SYLLABUS
- CIVIC EDUCATION WAEC SYLLABUS
- CLERICAL OFFICE DUTIES WAEC SYLLABUS
- CLOTHING AND TEXTILES WAEC SYLLABUS
- COMMERCE WAEC SYLLABUS
- COMPUTER STUDIES WAEC SYLLABUS
- COSMETOLOGY WAEC SYLLABUS
- CROP HUSBANDRY AND HORTICULTURE WAEC SYLLABUS
- DATA PROCESSING WAEC SYLLABUS
- DYEING & BLEACHING WAEC SYLLABUS
- ECONOMICS WAEC SYLLABUS
- EDO WAEC SYLLABUS
- EFIK WAEC SYLLABUS
- ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE WORK WAEC SYLLABUS
- ELECTRONICS OR BASIC ELECTRONICS WAEC SYLLABUS
- ENGLISH LANGUAGE WAEC SYLLABUS
- FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING WAEC SYLLABUS
- FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS WAEC SYLLABUS
- FISHERIES (ALT A) WAEC SYLLABUS
- FISHERIES (ALT B) WAEC SYLLABUS
- FOODS AND NUTRITION WAEC SYLLABUS
- FORESTRY WAEC SYLLABUS
- FRENCH WAEC SYLLABUS
- FURNITURE MAKING WAEC SYLLABUS
- FURTHER MATHEMATICS OR MATHEMATICS (ELECTIVE) WAEC SYLLABUS
- GARMENT MAKING WAEC SYLLABUS
- GENERAL AGRICULTURE WAEC SYLLABUS
- GENERAL KNOWLEDGE IN ART WAEC SYLLABUS
- GENERAL MATHEMATICS OR MATHEMATICS (CORE) WAEC SYLLABUS
- GEOGRAPHY WAEC SYLLABUS
- GHANAIAN LANGUAGES WAEC SYLLABUS
- GOVERNMENT WAEC SYLLABUS
- GRAPHIC DESIGN WAEC SYLLABUS
- GSM PHONES MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS WAEC SYLLABUS
- HAUSA WAEC SYLLABUS
- HEALTH EDUCATION OR HEALTH SCIENCE WAEC SYLLABUS
- HISTORY WAEC SYLLABUS
- HOME MANAGEMENT WAEC SYLLABUS
- IBIBIO WAEC SYLLABUS
- IGBO WAEC SYLLABUS
- INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (CORE) WAEC SYLLABUS
- INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ELECTIVE) WAEC SYLLABUS
- INSURANCE WAEC SYLLABUS
- INTEGRATED SCIENCE WAEC SYLLABUS
- ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS STUDIES WAEC SYLLABUS
- JEWELLERY WAEC SYLLABUS
- LEATHER GOODS WAEC SYLLABUS
- LEATHERWORK WAEC SYLLABUS
- LITERATURE IN ENGLISH WAEC SYLLABUS
- MACHINE WOODWORKING WAEC SYLLABUS
- MARKETING WAEC SYLLABUS
- METALWORK WAEC SYLLABUS
- MINING WAEC SYLLABUS
- MUSIC SYLLABUS WAEC SYLLABUS
- MUSIC(NEW) WAEC SYLLABUS
- OFFICE PRACTICE WAEC SYLLABUS
- PAINTING AND DECORATING WAEC SYLLABUS
- PHOTOGRAPHY WAEC SYLLABUS
- PHYSICAL EDUCATION WAEC SYLLABUS
- PHYSICS WAEC SYLLABUS
- PICTURE MAKING WAEC SYLLABUS
- PLUMBING AND PIPE FITTING WAEC SYLLABUS
- PRINCIPLES OF COST ACCOUNTING WAEC SYLLABUS
- PRINTING CRAFT PRACTICE WAEC SYLLABUS
- RADIO,TELEVISION AND ELECTRONICS WORKS WAEC SYLLABUS
- REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING WAEC SYLLABUS
- SALESMANSHIP WAEC SYLLABUS
- SCULPTURE WAEC SYLLABUS
- SHORTHAND WAEC SYLLABUS
- SOCIAL STUDIES (NEW) WAEC SYLLABUS
- STORE KEEPING WAEC SYLLABUS
- STORE MANAGEMENT WAEC SYLLABUS
- TECHNICAL DRAWING WAEC SYLLABUS
- TEXTILES WAEC SYLLABUS
- TOURISM WAEC SYLLABUS
- TYPEWRITING WAEC SYLLABUS
- TYPEWRITING (2) WAEC SYLLABUS
- UPHOLSTERY WAEC SYLLABUS
- VISUAL ART WAEC SYLLABUS
- WELDING AND FABRICATION ENGINEERING CRAFT PRACTICE WAEC SYLLABUS
- WEST AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION WAEC SYLLABUS
- WOODWORK WAEC SYLLABUS
- WOODWORK (GH) WAEC SYLLABUS
- WOODWORK TO I.E.D WAEC SYLLABUS
- YORUBA WAEC SYLLABUS
- EDO 2026-2030
- EFIK 2026-2030
- HAUSA 2026-2030
- IBIBIO 2026-2030
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on WAEC Syllabus
Yes, the WAEC syllabus is standardized for all participating West African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Liberia. This ensures fairness and uniformity in the exams.
Yes. WAEC sets its examination questions strictly based on the syllabus. However, candidates should note that questions may test deeper understanding and application of knowledge within the outlined topics.
WAEC reviews and updates its syllabus periodically. The frequency depends on changes in curriculum, educational policy, or global academic standards. Students should always seek the latest edition for accurate preparation.
It is not advisable. The syllabus provides the foundation of the exam. While some students may pass by relying on textbooks or notes, those who ignore the syllabus risk wasting time on irrelevant areas or missing important topics.
No, you don’t necessarily need to cover every single topic in the syllabus. It’s more strategic to prioritize core concepts, understand the weightage of topics, and focus on areas that are likely to appear on exams by studying past papers.
Past questions are helpful, but they should be used alongside the syllabus. While past papers reveal patterns, the syllabus ensures you do not overlook topics that may appear in future exams.
Yes, many WAEC syllabi include practical sections, particularly for science subjects like Biology and Chemistry, and technical subjects like Building Construction
Teachers use the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) syllabus as a guide to plan lessons, focus on key topics, and structure their teaching to align with exam object
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