Examinations

The Council conducts four categories of examinations: International Examinations, National Examinations, examinations conducted in collaboration with other examining bodies, and examinations conducted on behalf of other examining bodies.

National

GABECE

Gambia Basic Education Certificate Examination

The national examination taken at the end of basic education in The Gambia. It certifies completion of the basic cycle and informs progression to senior secondary school.

International

WASSCE

West African Senior School Certificate Examination

The Council’s international school-leaving examination, offered for school candidates and for private candidates, and recognised for tertiary admission across West Africa.