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 .