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What is a credit in WASSCE English?

A credit in WASSCE English is a grade of C6 or better: A1, B2, B3, C4, C5 or C6. D7 and E8 are passes, but not credits. F9 is a fail. Universities in Sierra Leone ask for a credit in English.

Updated 22 October 2026 by the Sabi team.

Which WASSCE grades are credits?

A1, B2, B3, C4, C5 and C6 are credits. C6 is the lowest credit.

GradeWhat it means
A1Excellent (credit)
B2Very good (credit)
B3Good (credit)
C4, C5, C6Credit
D7, E8Pass, not a credit
F9Fail

Is D7 a credit in WASSCE?

No. D7 and E8 are passes, but they are not credits. For university and most jobs, you need C6 or better.

What mark do I need for a credit in WASSCE English?

C6 is often shown as 50 to 54 marks out of 100. These mark ranges are widely shared, but WAEC does not publish them as a fixed table for every exam, so aim well above 50%.

See the WASSCE grading system for all nine grades.

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Why does a credit in English matter?

Degree courses at universities in Sierra Leone usually ask for five credits, including English. Njala University, for example, asks for five WASSCE credits including English Language, in no more than two sittings.

Always check the course you want on the university's own admissions page.

How many students get a credit in English?

In the 2025 WASSCE, 11.77% of students in Sierra Leone got a credit in English. That is about 12 in every 100.

How can I get a credit in English?

Practise Paper 1 every day, learn why you missed each question, read every day and write one essay a week.

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