The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has implemented a stable, harmonized syllabus for Literature-in-English, covering the entire period from 2020 through 2030. Consequently, this ensures consistency and simplifies preparation for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) across all member countries.
Students preparing for WASSCE in 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030 must study all texts listed below, as they constitute the official examination material for the Literature-in-English paper. This comprehensive list details the official WASSCE Literature Texts 2026-2030.
I. Required WASSCE Literature Texts 2026-2030: Prose, Drama, and Shakespearean Works
The syllabus is divided into compulsory categories covering classic, African, and non-African literary works.
A. Shakespearean Text
| Author | Title |
| William Shakespeare | Antony and Cleopatra |
B. African Prose
| No. | Author | Title |
| 1. | Pede Hollist | So the Path Does Not Die |
| 2. | Elma Shaw | Redemption Road |
C. Non-African Prose
| No. | Author | Title |
| 1. | Harper Lee | To Kill a Mocking Bird |
| 2. | Susanne Bellefeuille | Path of Lucas: The Journey He Endured |
D. African Drama
| No. | Author | Title |
| 1. | Bosede Ademilua-Afolayan | Once Upon an Elephant |
| 2. | Efua Sutherland | The Marriage of Anansewa |
E. Non-African Drama
| No. | Author | Title |
| 1. | J. B. Priestley | An Inspector Calls |
| 2. | Robert Bolt | A Man for All Seasons |
II. Required WASSCE Literature Texts 2026-2030: Poetry
The poetry section requires the study of twelve (12) poems. Specifically, the poems are divided equally between African and Non-African writers. Students must understand the themes, literary devices, and structure of each piece, ensuring full preparation for the WASSCE Literature Texts 2026-2030 examination.
A. African Poetry
| No. | Author | Poem Title |
| 1. | Gabriel Okara | Once Upon a Time |
| 2. | Elizabeth L. A. Kamara | New Tongue |
| 3. | Wole Soyinka | Night |
| 4. | Niyi Osundare | Not my Business |
| 5. | S. O. H. Afriyie-Vidza | Hearty Garlands |
| 6. | Syl Cheney-Coker | The Breast of The Sea |
B. Non-African Poetry
| No. | Author | Poem Title |
| 1. | Lord Byron | She Walks in Beauty |
| 2. | Geoffrey Chaucer | The Nun’s Priest’s Tale (shortened) |
| 3. | Seamus Heaney | Digging |
| 4. | Maya Angelou | Still I Rise |
| 5. | Fleur Adcock | The Telephone Call |
| 6. | Wilfred Wilson Gibson | The Stone |
Guidance for WASSCE Candidates (2026-2030)
Students are advised to obtain copies of these specific texts immediately. Furthermore, the examination will test candidates’ comprehension, analysis, interpretation, and knowledge of the literary techniques employed by the authors. This list remains the official WASSCE Literature Texts 2026-2030 syllabus for the foreseeable future.
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