The Department of State for Education, on Tuesday released the 2007 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE).

According to report from the DoSE, “a total number of 7383 students entered for the examination, of which 4,261 were male, 3122 female and 20 candidates were absent. The Department of State added that even though it is optional for candidates to enter for 9 subjects, the number of candidates with credits in all their 9 subjects is 48”.

DoSE’s report further stated that: “48 students obtained 9 credits, 67 students obtained 8 credits, 97 students obtained 7 credits, 160 students obtained 6 credits, 189 students obtained 5 credits, 287 students obtained 4 credits, 409 students obtained3 credits, 538 students obtained 2 credits and 910 students obtained 1 credit”.

Additionally, DoSE announced that: “137 students obtained 9 passes, 329 students obtained 8 passes, 500 students obtained 7 passes, 458 students obtained 6 passes, 454 students obtained 5 passes, 430 students obtained 4 passes, 486 students obtained 3 passes, 513 students obtained 2 passes and 782 obtained 1 pass”.

The Department of State for Education then urged all candidates to receive their individual results from their respective schools.