How To Calculate Bece Aggregate

September 16, 2025 Editor How To 0

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How To Calculate Bece Aggregate

How To Calculate BECE Aggregate: A Complete Guide

The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is a crucial exam for students in West Africa, especially in Ghana and Nigeria. After the results are released, one of the most important things candidates and parents want to know is How To Calculate  BECE Aggregate score. Understanding this process helps students know their chances of gaining admission into Senior High Schools (SHS).

In this guide, we’ll break down what BECE aggregate means, how it is calculated, and how schools use it for placement.

BECE Aggregate: What is it?

The sum of a candidate’s grades across six disciplines is their aggregate score. It acts as a ranking system for assigning students to different SHS programs. Better performance is indicated by a smaller aggregate, and poorer performance is indicated by a greater aggregate.

Subjects Considered for BECE Aggregate

The calculation is based on six core subjects:

  1. English Language

  2. Mathematics

  3. Integrated Science

  4. Social Studies

  5. Best Performing Subject 1 (from electives)

  6. Best Performing Subject 2 (from electives)

This means four core subjects plus your best two electives are used.

BECE Grading System

Grades range from 1 to 9, with 1 being the highest (excellent) and 9 being the lowest (fail).

  • Grade 1 – Excellent

  • Grade 2 – Very Good

  • Grade 3 – Good

  • Grade 4 – Credit

  • Grade 5 – Credit

  • Grade 6 – Pass

  • Grade 7 – Pass

  • Grade 8 – Weak Pass

  • Grade 9 – Fail

Step-by-Step: How To Calculate BECE Aggregate

  1. Write down your grades for all subjects.

  2. Pick the four core subjects: English, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies.

  3. Add your best two elective subject grades.

  4. Sum them up to get your aggregate score.

Example:

  • English – 2

  • Mathematics – 1

  • Integrated Science – 2

  • Social Studies – 2

  • ICT – 1

  • BDT – 2

Calculation: 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 10

 The student’s BECE aggregate is 10.

What is a Good BECE Aggregate?

  • Aggregate 6 – 10: Excellent chances of admission into top SHS.

  • Aggregate 11 – 20: Good chances of placement in competitive schools.

  • Aggregate 21 – 30: Average performance, admission possible but limited.

  • Above 30: Low chances, but placement may still be possible in less competitive schools.

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