Original: The examinations There are two different types of the examination: The WASSCE (December): Also known as the GCE by its old name (General Certificate Examinations), both private and public students are eligible to sit for this examination, and uniforms are not compulsory.
Simplified: The exams There are two different types of the exam: The WASSCE (December): Also known as the G.C.E. by its old name (General Certificate Examinations), students from government and private schools are able to take this exam.