The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has explained the procedure for BECE candidates and parents who believe the released results do not reflect the candidates’ performance to seek a re-mark of their scripts through their schools.

WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, said on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, August 3, 2026, that requests cannot be submitted directly to the Council.

Mr Kapi said affected candidates must first return to their schools, after which the school, through the district examinations officer, will forward the request to WAEC.

He explained that once the Council receives the application, it retrieves the scripts and invites the relevant chief examiner to assess the papers.

He added that the service attracts a fee because it involves extra work beyond the normal marking process, although he did not disclose the exact amount.

According to him, the length of the process depends on how soon the request is filed, but it usually takes a few weeks.

Mr Kapi also said that some candidates have had their grades adjusted after re-marking, although such cases are rare.

He noted that in some instances, the review does not lead to an improved grade, and candidates, parents or guardians may be allowed to inspect the script to satisfy themselves that the outcome was correct.

WAEC’s explanation follows the release of the 2026 BECE provisional results, alongside sanctions for candidates found to have breached examination regulations.