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WAEC Syllabus — Complete Topic List

The WAEC syllabus is the blueprint for WASSCE. Every question on every paper is drawn from it. Use this guide to plan your revision around the topics that actually get tested.

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How WAEC papers map to the syllabus

Each WAEC subject has 2–3 papers. Paper 1 (objective) usually carries ~30% of the marks; Paper 2 (theory/essay) carries the bulk; some practical subjects add a Paper 3 (practical/oral/test of orals). Knowing the split tells you where to invest your time.

Core WAEC subjects covered on Eduqore

  • English Language & Literature in English
  • Mathematics & Further Mathematics
  • Physics, Chemistry, Biology
  • Agricultural Science
  • Economics, Commerce, Accounting, Government
  • History, Geography, CRS/IRS

A practical study plan that follows the syllabus

  1. Print the WAEC syllabus for each of your subjects.
  2. Tick the topics you've already covered in class.
  3. Schedule unticked topics across the months you have left.
  4. For each topic finished, drill 10–15 past questions on it.
  5. After every 3 topics, sit a mini-mock to test recall under time.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get the WAEC syllabus?
WAEC publishes the official syllabus on its website each cycle. This page summarises the major topics every subject covers.
Is the WAEC syllabus the same every year?
Major topics stay stable. WAEC occasionally adds or drops sub-topics — always cross-check with the current year's official WAEC syllabus.
How does the WAEC syllabus differ from JAMB?
WAEC tests SS1–SS3 content end-to-end, including theory writing. JAMB only tests objective questions and focuses on a narrower set of sub-topics.

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