‍WAEC Exams Are Entering the Digital Era
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Picture this: No more torn answer sheets, missing scripts, or waiting months for results.
Instead, imagine fast, secure, computer-based exams powered by intelligent systems.

This isn’t science fiction; it’s happening now, as WAEC (West African Examinations Council) begins infusing Computer-Based Testing (CBT) into its examination model.

From Nigeria to Ghana and Sierra Leone to Liberia, WAEC’s exams influence everything from university admissions to national education standards. But with rising malpractice, logistical bottlenecks, and the urgent need for transparency, traditional methods have outlived their time.
For years, Edves has been quietly leading this digital revolution, digitizing assessments, grading, and academic analytics long before WAEC’s official rollout. As WAEC prepares for CBT, schools using Edves are already ready.

Why WAEC is Embracing CBT Now

Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, the Head of the Nigeria National Office (HNO) of WAEC, confirmed the shift: CBT will begin with the objective sections, starting with the WASSCE for Private Candidates.

The driving forces?

• Widespread exam malpractice in manual settings
  
  
• Delays in result processing due to hand-marked scripts
  
  
• The proven success of JAMB’s CBT model since 2013
  
  
• COVID-19's push toward digital learning infrastructure
  
  

As WAEC starts its transition, Edves has already equipped thousands of schools across Africa with:

• Auto-grading systems for multiple-choice and short-answer tests
  
  
• Digital test creation tools
  
  
• Performance dashboards that track academic trends over time
  
  
• EDVES AI, teachers can now generate exam-standard questions in seconds, aligned with WAEC, NECO, BECE, IGCSE, UTME, and more.
  
  

 Result? Schools using Edves already simulate CBT environments, train students digitally, and reduce exam anxiety through familiar, tech-enabled experiences.

A school in Ilorin, Nigeria, that uses EDVES, Hillcity Schools, produced two students within the top 5 JAMB 2025 results with 373 and 372, respectively, and many other schools using EDVES recorded a 100 percent pass rate, way above the national average score. 

What CBT Means for Students and Teachers

CBT changes everything.

For students: Faster results, Familiar digital testing environments, Challenges in rural tech access
For teachers & schools: Demand for digital literacy, Need for CBT mock simulations, Infrastructure upgrades (power, internet, devices)

How Edves Helps: Edves doesn’t just digitize assessments, it makes them meaningful.
Teachers on Edves can:

• Run auto-graded quizzes instantly
• Deliver timed CBT-style tests via the platform
• Access learning gaps and strengths per learner in seconds

📍 Case in Point:
A school in Ibadan using Edves introduced weekly CBT-style tests. Within one term, students reported a 40% drop in test anxiety, and teachers said lesson planning became more focused using Edves’ real-time feedback reports.

Can WAEC Pull This Off Across West Africa?

Yes, but not without major collaboration.

Challenges include:

•  Inconsistent power supply
  
  
•  Digital divide between rural and urban areas
  
  
•  Inadequate teacher training

But Edves is already bridging this gap. With its cloud-based platform and mobile-first design, Edves makes digital education accessible, even in resource-limited environments.

 ✅ Schools can run assessments offline and sync later
✅ Teachers can prepare learners for CBT using existing infrastructure
✅ Ministries can integrate Edves for district-wide tracking and evaluation

🎯 Governments and private institutions now partner with Edves not just to digitize schools; but to future-proof them for reforms like WAEC's CBT shift.

4. What Schools Should Do Now (With Edves by Their Side)

Want to be WAEC-ready? Here's your action plan:

✅ Launch CBT-style practice tests using Edves' assessment tools
✅ Introduce typing & digital skills in junior secondary classes
✅ Run termly performance reports using Edves to track readiness
✅ Use Edves to host weekly low-stakes, auto-graded quizzes

🎓 One Abuja-based school using Edves launched a “Test Tuesdays” initiative. Teachers set 10-minute quizzes every Tuesday via Edves. The data? Students showed 18% performance growth in three months and became CBT-confident.

Why Digital Exams Are More Than a Trend

WAEC’s CBT move is not a one-time event; it’s part of a larger EdTech wave sweeping Africa.

Digital exams:

• Promote equity and transparency
• Speed up result delivery
• Support data-driven policy decisions
• Prepare learners for global digital workplaces
  
  

Edves is already ahead of this curve.
Our solutions offer:

• Secure assessment environments
• Audit-ready performance tracking
• Support for both objective and subjective grading models
  
  

This isn’t about adapting to change.
This is about leading it.

Conclusion: Edves Is Not Just Ready for the Future: We’re Building It

WAEC’s shift to CBT marks a historic transformation in West African education. But while others are just beginning to prepare, Edves has been here for years, equipping schools with the exact tools WAEC is now mandating.

To the forward-thinking schools, ministries, and educators reading this:
You don’t have to wait for the future. You can partner with it now.

✅ Let Edves help you eliminate academic guesswork.
✅ Equip your students for CBT and beyond.
✅ Become a pioneer in digital education across Africa.

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Book a free demo today. CLICK HERE and see why the smartest schools are already using Edves to lead the change.

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