πŸ“˜ WAEC Literature-in-English Texts (2026–2030)


The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the harmonized list of Literature-in-English texts for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to be used between 2026-2030.

HERE IS THE OFFICIAL BREAKDOWN OF THE TEXTS:

SHAKESPEAREAN TEXT:

-Antony and Cleopatra

AFRICAN PROSE:

1. Pede Hollist – So the Path Does Not Die

2. Elma Shaw – Redemption Road


NON-AFRICAN PROSE:

1. Harper LeeTo Kill a Mockingbird.

2. Susanne Bellefeuille – Path of Lucas: The Journey He Endured


AFRICAN DRAMA:

1. Bosede Ademilua-Afolayan – Once Upon an Elephant

2. Efua Sutherland The Marriage of Anansew


NON-AFRICAN DRAMA:

1. J. D. Priestley – An Inspector Calls.

2. Robert Bolt A Man for All Seasons.


AFRICAN POETRY:

1. Gabriel Okara – Once Upon a Time

2. Elizabeth L. A. Kamara – New Tongue

3. Wole SoyinkaNight

4. Niyi OsundareNot My Business

5. S. O. H. Afriyie-Vidza Hearty Garlands

6. Syl Cheney-CokerThe Breast of the Sea


NON-AFRICAN POETRY:

1. Lord ByronShe Walks in Beauty

2. Geoffrey ChaucerThe Nun’s Priest’s Tale (shortened)

3. Seamus HeaneyDigging

4. Maya Angelou – Still I Rise

5. Fleur AdcockThe Telephone Call

6. Wilfred Wilson GipsonThe Stone


✅ FINAL NOTE FOR STUDENTS:

These texts will be used for all WAEC countries (Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and The Gambia) from 2026–2030. Candidates sitting for the exam are strongly advised to:

✅_Study past questions on Literature-in-English

✅_Pay attention to themes, character analysis, figures of speech, and context

Start preparing now to stay ahead for the 2026–2030 WASSCE Literature-in-English examination.



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