By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned parents and candidates to ignore a notice widely circulated on social media and other platforms claiming that the Service has announced June 15, 2026, as the date for the 2026 school selection exercise for Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates.
According to the educational authority, the widely circulated notice is false and must be disregarded.
The GES has therefore advised parents, guardians and candidates against sharing personal information or engaging with individuals behind the fake announcement, warning that such misinformation could expose unsuspecting members of the public to fraud and other forms of exploitation.
In a statement issued on June 14, 2026, the GES said it had not announced the commencement of the school selection process and urged candidates, parents, guardians, teachers and the general public to disregard the information being shared on various platforms.
According to the Service, the notice in question falsely stated that candidates were expected to select and submit five preferred schools ahead of the placement process.
The message also alleged that there was no deadline for submissions and directed candidates and parents to obtain assistance through an unofficial WhatsApp support line.
The GES stressed that the publication did not originate from the Service and should be disregarded entirely. It added that all official information on school selection and placement would be communicated through its recognised channels and authorised platforms.
