Standardizing procedures is antidote to quash unauthorized collection of School Fees in Ghana
By: Nana Kwame Bediako A member of the New Patriotic Party’s Communication Team, Kwesi Quarshie, has called for a standardization of proceedings across board to avoid unauthorized procedures in Ghana. The NPP Spokesperson made the call on the back of the interdiction of the eleven Senior High School Headmasters for their alleged involvement in the […]
GES releases School placement for 2023 BECE graduates
The Ghana Education Service, GES, has released the placement for Senior High Schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training Schools for the batch of students who wrote the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). A statement signed by Cassandra Twum Ampofo, Head, Public Relations Unit of the Ghana Education Service, today, November 28, 2023 […]
GES introduces harmonised prospectus for SHS freshers
The first-ever harmonised prospectus for senior high and technical schools in Ghana has been introduced by the Ghana Education Service (GES). The innovation, code-named: ‘National Prospectus’, is designed for all prospective first-year students to eliminate any ambiguity regarding the requirements of fresh students. Under the new arrangement, all schools are expected to adhere to the […]
Government’s allocation to free SHS programme for 2024 to increase to GHC3.9 billion
Government’s allocation to the free Senior High School (SHS) programme in the 2024 budget would increase to about 3.9 billion Cedis. Even though the 2024 budget is yet to be presented to Parliament, GBC NEWS has gathered that the increase is to cater for, and ensure that the government’s flagship programme still gets the needed […]
Parliamentary Committee to canvass support for GES-Lively Minds Education Initiative
By Murtala Issah The Parliamentary Select Committee on Gender, Children and Social Protection has lauded an educational initiative being implemented by UK based nongovernmental organisation, Lively Minds, and the Ghana Education Service (GES) across eight regions of the country. The initiative has generated significant interest among stakeholders due to its uniqueness. Under the initiative, mothers […]
Culprit in viral Adisadel College assault video suspended – GES
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has acted swiftly in response to a troubling video that emerged, depicting an act of violence involving two students from Adisadel College. The video, which has been widely circulated on social media, has ignited public outrage and raised concerns about the safety of students within educational institutions across the country. […]
GES inspects toilet facilities allegedly converted into dormitories
By Murtala Issah Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has inspected an alleged toilet facility that has been converted into dormitories for students of the Ghana Senior High School (GHANASCO) in Tamale. The Deputy Director General of the Ghana Education Service, Steven Kweku Owusu who visited the school revealed that, he is sending a […]
GES directs SHS schools to observe Easter break, vacation for SHS 1 students continues till June 2023
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a directive for all Senior High and Technical Schools to observe a break from Thursday, April 6, 2023 to celebrate Easter. Additionally, the GES has informed management of second-cycle institutions operating under the Transitional Calendar that SHS One (I) students will remain on vacation until their scheduled resumption […]
CEA Director calls for increase in budget allocated to Complementary Basic Education
By: Caleb Agyekum Aidoo The Executive Director of the Complementary Education Agency, CEA, Francis Asumadu, has indicated that the one percent Budget allocated to Complementary Basic Education is insufficient and suggested the amount be increased to five percent. He made the suggestion at a three-day stakeholder Consultative workshop in Koforidua the Eastern Regional capital, aimed […]
SANDEMA: Sandem-Nab advocates inclusion of Buli Language in GES Curricula
By: Peter Agengre The 2022 FEOK Festival by the Chiefs and People of Sandema has been held. It is gradually turing into a home coming event for the people of the Builsa land. It was also used to mark the 10th Anniversary of the Sandem-Nab and Overlord of the Builsa Traditional Area, Nab Azagsuk Azantilow. […]
