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The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has condemned a timetable for the Basic Education and Certificate Examination (BECE) widely circulated online.
The MBSSE confirmed that the said timetable is fake in a press Release issued earlier this week.
According to the Ministry, a timetable purportedly representing the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), currently circulating on social media, is entirely fake, Unauthorised, and must be disregarded immediately.
“No official BECE 2026 timetable has been finalised, approved, or issued.’’
The development of the examination timetable is a formal process requiring close collaboration with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), rigorous technical review, and full institutional sign-off. None of these steps have been completed.
The Chief Education Officer (CEO), Edward Kpakra, met with the Head of the National Office, WAEC, on Thursday, 29th May 2026, during which the BECE 2026 timetable was among several matters discussed. But the timetable has not yet been jointly developed or finalised between the Ministry and WAEC. Any document purporting to be the confirmed timetable is therefore false.
Additionally, the Ministry strongly urges the public to refrain from sharing or acting upon the fraudulent document. Students should remain calm and focused on their academic preparations.
The MBSSE said that the official BECE 2026 timetable will be released solely through their verified communication channels, including its official website, authenticated social media accounts, and formal notices to schools.
The Education Ministry said the fake timetable could attract legal consequences. “The deliberate fabrication and dissemination of false official documents is a serious criminal offence. Appropriate authorities have been notified, and investigations are underway. Those found responsible may face prosecution under the applicable laws of Sierra Leone,” the Ministry said.
