Education

A new nationwide poll by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has found that 64.7% of respondents believe Ghana’s Double-Track System has negatively affected the quality of Senior High School (SHS) education. The survey, conducted in August 2026, covered 1,062 respondents across all 16 regions of the country. The IEA said the findings reflect public concerns about the impact of …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has opened applications for the 2026 promotion exercise for serving non-teaching staff seeking advancement to various upper grades. The application period runs from September 14 to September 28, 2026, according to a notice signed by the Deputy Director-General in charge of Management Services, Prof. Smile Dzisi, on behalf of the Director-General of the GES. The …

The Ministry of Education has accepted calls from the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference to review the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), announcing plans to establish a technical committee to assess the process once the current placement cycle concludes. In a statement released September 15 by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, the Ministry welcomed proposals to strengthen transparency and accountability, …

The Ministry of Education has extended the operations of the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) resolution centres to Friday, September 18, 2026, as authorities work to clear outstanding senior high school placement cases.Press Secretary to the Education Minister, Hashmin Mohammed, said the centres will continue operating from Monday to Friday across the country to assist students who are …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has attributed the decline in candidates’ performance in English Language in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) partly to persistent weaknesses in grammar, poor reading habits, and the influence of informal language. Speaking on the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Monday, September 7, 2026, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC …

The Ghana Scholarships Authority (GSA) has dismissed reports that the University of Memphis has terminated its scholarship agreement with Ghana over unpaid tuition fees.Acting Executive Director of the GSA, Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, said the scholarship agreement remains valid and that the Authority has received no formal notification from the university indicating that the partnership has been terminated.The agreement, signed in …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that the Director-General has cancelled the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy and directed parents and guardians to pay GH¢1,500 for chop boxes, trunks and other items. In a circular issued on Tuesday, August 18, the GES described the publication as false and urged parents, guardians, students …

Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has announced that the government plans to construct 50,000 housing units for teachers across the country to improve accommodation and encourage teacher retention, particularly in rural communities. Speaking at the Accountability Series on Monday, July 20, Mr. Iddrisu said the initiative, dubbed the Teacher Dabre Initiative, is aimed at providing decent housing for teachers while …

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has issued a two-week ultimatum to government, demanding urgent action over the alleged assault of teachers by military personnel in the Western Region. The incident is reported to have involved officers of the Ghana Armed Forces 2nd Infantry Battalion stationed at Apremdo in Takoradi, sparking outrage among teachers, particularly in the Wassa West …

Eight teachers and invigilators have been convicted and sentenced for their roles in examination malpractice during the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has revealed. He disclosed this on Monday, May 4, during a visit to BECE centres in Sefwi Asawinso in the Western North Region, noting that the action forms part of intensified efforts …