WASSCE 2026: English performance decline requires urgent action – EduWatch
The continued decline in students’ performance in English Language in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) requires urgent remedial action, the Executive Director of Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has said. Mr Asare said although performance in Social Studies, Mathematics and Integrated Science had improved compared with last year, the decline in English […]
The Executive Director of Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has warned that the continued decline in students' performance in English Language for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) demands immediate action. Despite improvements in Social Studies, Mathematics, and Integrated Science, the drop in English is alarming due to its crucial role in students' overall academic development.
During an interview on Channel One TV, Mr. Asare highlighted the promising performance in Social Studies, with the proportion of candidates achieving grades A1 to C6 rising to around 78% in 2026. He attributed this success to the subject's strongest performance in recent years. He also noted positive trends in Mathematics and Integrated Science, suggesting that certain interventions may be beginning to yield results.
However, he expressed concern over the worsening performance in English, which has fallen from 69.00% in 2025 to 62.40% in 2026. This downward trend, which has persisted over the past four years, raises questions about students' foundational literacy skills and their capacity to handle the challenges of secondary education. EduWatch, therefore, is advocating for stronger interventions at the basic-school level, such as hiring more teachers, enhancing learning resources, ensuring effective supervision, and providing increased support and motivation for educators.
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