Updates on schools, universities, policy changes, and education developments in Ghana.
Education Ministry Clarifies Double-Track Timeline, Says 2029 Mention Was a Slip of the Tongue The Ministry of Education has clarified that the government’s target to end the double-track system in senior high schools remains 2027, dismissing reports suggesting the timeline…
$300 Million World Bank Loan to Expand Secondary Education, Not Fund Free SHS – Isaac Adongo The Chairman of Parliament’s Finance Committee and Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has rejected claims that the government’s proposed $300 million…
The government is preparing to review disciplinary measures in Ghana’s secondary schools following growing concerns over student misconduct, including violence, drug abuse and attacks on teachers. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says a national stakeholders’ conference will help shape reforms aimed…
Ghana’s education authorities and the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) have warned that organised drug trafficking networks are increasingly targeting schools and universities, prompting a nationwide push for stronger monitoring, early intervention and closer collaboration to protect students. ACCRA, Ghana —…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has introduced a centralized recruitment system to simplify how trained teachers apply for posting into public basic and second-cycle schools across Ghana(GES Recruitment Portal). The digital platform is designed to improve transparency, speed up processing,…
GES Sets July 20 Date for Release of Shortlisted Teacher Recruitment Applicants: GES teacher recruitment 2026 ACCRA, Ghana — June 24, 2026 — The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced important dates for its ongoing teacher recruitment process, providing clarity…
Police in the Volta North Region have arrested three former Hohoe E.P. SHS students over the alleged destruction of school property after their final examinations. Authorities say investigations are continuing and more arrests could follow. HOHOE, Ghana — Police in…
Ghana’s Ministry of Education has suspended all Senior High School graduation ceremonies nationwide pending a review of guidelines after growing concern over lavish post-examination celebrations, including the public presentation of cars and expensive gifts to students. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana…
Police have urged final-year students across Ghana to celebrate responsibly after the completion of the 2026 WASSCE, citing recent arrests linked to alleged arson, rioting and destruction of property in the Upper East Region. ACCRA, Ghana — The Ghana Police…
Former NSMQ finalist Prince Debrah Jr has joined Google as a software engineer after graduating from MIT, inspiring a new generation of Ghanaian students.
Last Updated: 5 June 2026 As the cost of international education continues to rise, fully funded scholarships remain one of the most realistic pathways for talented Ghanaian students to study abroad without taking on significant debt. Here are 10 prestigious…
The Ministry of Education is expanding play-based learning across public kindergartens, training 30,000 teachers and encouraging greater parental involvement to strengthen early childhood education outcomes. ACCRA — Ghana is expanding play-based learning across public kindergartens nationwide as part of a…
President Mahama Signs Legal Education Reform Bill 2026 Into Law to Reshape Ghana’s Legal Education System President John Dramani Mahama has officially signed the Legal Education Reform Bill 2026 into law, introducing major reforms expected to transform Ghana’s legal education…
GES warns schools against unauthorised fees, stating that no institution has approval to charge students or parents, as concerns grow over alleged feeding levies. ACCRA, Ghana — 7 May 2026 GES unauthorised school fees have come under scrutiny after the…
Dr Ofori Sarpong donates a 600-bed dormitory to PRESEC Legon, aiming to ease student congestion and improve boarding conditions as Ghana faces growing pressure on secondary school infrastructure. Accra, Ghana — 7 May 2026 The PRESEC dormitory project by Dr…
