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GES Announces Release of 2025 School Placement, Outlining admission process, Reporting & Registration processes. The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially confirmed the release of the 2025 Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) results.   This development marks an important step in the academic calendar, as thousands of students transition from the basic level to senior high school. A directive has been sent to all Regional and District Directors of Education, together with Heads of Schools, instructing them to follow established procedures to ensure that the entire admission exercise is carried out in a smooth, transparent, and well-coordinated manner. Admission Guidelines GES has stressed that admissions must strictly follow the placement list generated by the CSSPS Secretariat. No student should be admitted outside the official placement list unless written approval is granted by GES. This guideline is not just a formality but a measure to maintain...

  Monday, September 22, 2025, Declared a Public Holiday in Honour of Founder’s Day. The Ministry of the Interior has officially declared Monday, September 22, 2025, as a public holiday to be observed throughout the country. This announcement follows the annual celebration of Founder’s Day, which falls on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Founder’s Day is a statutory public holiday dedicated to reflecting on the struggles, leadership, and vision of the men and women whose sacrifices laid the foundation of the nation. It is a day set aside to remind citizens of the importance of unity, patriotism, and the values upon which the country was built. Because this year’s Founder’s Day falls on a Sunday, the President of the Republic, in accordance with the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601) , exercised his authority through an Executive Instrument (E.I.) to declare the following day, Monday , September 22, 2025, as  an additional public holiday. This ensures that the s...

GES Introduces New Literature Text for BECE English Paper (2027–2031) The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the introduction of a new literature text for the English Language paper of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), which will take effect from 2027 to 2031.  In a circular dated April 7, 2025, and signed by Prince Charles Agyemang-Duah, Director of the Schools and Instructions Division, the Service explained that the decision was informed by the full implementation of the Standard-Based Curriculum in Junior High Schools (JHS). The new text, The Beacon of Light, jointly published by Excellence and Elco Publications, has been reviewed and approved by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA). According to NaCCA, the book is well-aligned with the Standard-Based Curriculum and strongly reflects Ghanaian values, making it suitable for both teaching and learning at the JHS level. This marks the end of the use of The Cock Crow, which has serve...

NIA Launches Ghana Card Registration for Children Aged 6–14. at Premium Centres The National Identification Authority (NIA) has begun registering Ghanaian children aged 6 to 14 years at all premium centres nationwide. In a statement signed by Williams Ampomah E. Darlas, Head of the Corporate Affairs Directorate, the Authority explained that the initiative forms part of its legal mandate to capture all citizens into the National Identity Register (NIR). By including children, the NIA is taking another step toward building a secure, reliable, and inclusive national database. Fees and Requirements The cost for first-time registration at premium centres is GHS310, which is the approved fee for premium services. To complete the process, parents or guardians must present one of the following: •A valid Ghanaian passport of the child, OR •The original copy of the child’s birth certificate, OR •A Ghana Card holder (parent or guardian) who can vouch for the child. Expansion of Online Booking Sys...

GES Seeks Copy of BECE Documentary for Disciplinary Action. The Ghana Education Service (GES) has taken steps to address widespread examination malpractice by officially requesting copies of Joy News’ investigative documentary Dark World of BECE. The exposé, which revealed systemic corruption during the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), has generated intense public concern about the credibility of one of the nation’s most critical assessments. John Kapi, Director of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), confirmed the request during an interview on JoyNews’ PM Express. He explained that while WAEC plays a central role in conducting the BECE, it does not have the mandate to sanction teachers who were implicated. According to him, WAEC can only bar those individuals from participating in future examinations, but formal disciplinary action must come from the GES. The documentary, led by GH Probe’s Francisca Enchil, exposed troubling practices at exam...

  Government reaffirms commitment to affordable internet for digital education. Ghana is stepping up its commitment to digital learning by prioritizing affordable internet access nationwide and positioning education technology (EdTech) as a key pillar of its development strategy. At the EdTech Stakeholder Forum 2025 in Accra, held under the theme “Innovating for the Future; Preparing Ghana's Workforce,” Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, highlighted that equitable connectivity remains essential for transforming classrooms and preparing students to meet the demands of the global economy. According to Dr. Apaak, EdTech is not just about devices and platforms but about solving pressing challenges, bridging access gaps, and improving the quality of teaching and learning. To achieve this, the government is working with telecom operators, the private sector, and local communities to expand affordable connectivity and provide digital devices to schools that lack adequate res...