The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, has provided an update on the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) BRS registration process, highlighting significant progress in many districts while urging lagging schools to complete their registration before the deadline.

According to the minister’s statement released on Saturday, February 8, 2025, most districts have made substantial headway in registering their schools and pupils for the upcoming WASSCE exams. However, some areas still have a considerable number of unregistered schools, prompting urgent action from educators and school administrators.

Registration Progress Across Districts

The report indicates that several districts have nearly completed their registration. In Bo District, 52 out of 57 schools have successfully registered, while Bombali has recorded 47 out of 51 schools completing the process. Kenema is also performing well, with 70 out of 74 schools finalizing their BRS registration.

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Other districts showing strong progress include Kambia (37 out of 38 schools) and Kono (37 out of 39 schools). Significantly, Tonkolili and Pujehun have achieved a 100% registration rate, with all 51 and 12 schools, respectively, successfully completing the process.

Despite these positive developments, the minister expressed concern over certain districts where the registration rate remains low. The Western Area, which has the highest number of schools, has seen only 232 out of 405 schools complete their registration. Similarly, Kailahun (20 out of 25 schools), Karene (11 out of 14 schools), and Koinadugu/Falaba (14 out of 19 schools) still have outstanding schools that need to finalize their registration.

With the registration deadline approaching, Minister Sackey has urged all remaining schools to complete their BRS registration as soon as possible. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that every eligible pupil is registered to sit for their WASSCE exams without unnecessary obstacles.

“This is a crucial moment for our schools, educators, and students. We must all work together to ensure that no pupil is left behind in this process. Education is the key to success, and timely registration is essential for a smooth examination process,” the statement read.

The ministry has outlined steps to accelerate the registration process and support schools facing difficulties.

Encourage Others: Schools that have completed registration should assist and encourage those still in the process.

Seek Support: Schools experiencing challenges should reach out to education authorities for guidance and assistance.

Spread Awareness: Teachers, students, and community members are encouraged to raise awareness to ensure no school misses the registration deadline.

The government remains committed to ensuring a smooth WASSCE process for all pupils in Sierra Leone, and Minister Sackey has assured that his ministry will continue to provide necessary support. However, it is now up to schools and stakeholders to act swiftly and complete the registration process before time runs out.