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  • SHS/TVET placement portal open …Dep. Minister assures free and fair process 

    Dr Clement Apaak, Deputy Education Minister

     

     

    By Adnan Adams Mohammed

     

    The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has announced that, at about 8:00pm GMT on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) released the results of the 2025 Senior High School (SHS)/Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) placement.

     

    According to Dr. Apaak, a total of 603,328 students sat for the BECE, surpassing last year’s numbers. Out of this number, 590,309 candidates qualified for placement into SHS, SHTS, and TVI across the country.

     

    Placement Figures

     

    Addressing journalists at a press briefing in Accra, Dr. Apaak revealed that 483,800 candidates (82%) have been successfully placed, with 248,038 females (51.4%) and 234,783 males (48.6%). However, 107,509 candidates (18.2%) could not be matched with their initial school choices due to high demand for certain Category ‘A’ schools.

     

    Self-Placement Portal

     

    To address this, the self-placement portal has been activated and is now live. All qualified candidates who were not automatically placed are encouraged to log onto the system and select from schools with available vacancies.

     

    Placement Program Coverage

     

    The placement program covers 724 public SHSs/SHTSs, 233 TVIs, and 70 private SHSs under the pilot Free SHS Programme.

     

    Caution Against Placement Scams

     

    Dr. Apaak cautioned parents and guardians against paying money to any individual, whether a Ministry official or a third party, for placement. Anyone soliciting payment must be reported immediately to the nearest police station or to the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

     

    Support Channels

     

    For further inquiries, the Ministry’s support channels are available:

     

    – Call Center: 0541548223

    – WhatsApp: 0244908957

     

    Meanwhile, Dr. Apaak extended warm congratulations to all candidates, whether placed directly or through the self-placement portal, and encouraged parents, teachers, and communities to support students in their educational journey.

     

  • Gov’t to phase out double-track in SHSs

    Gov’t to phase out double-track in SHSs

    As part of the government’s effort to phase out the double-track system in senior high schools, the Education Ministry has a budget to spend GHC1.0 billion through the GETFund in 2026 on school infrastructure.

    This to help address critical long-standing infrastructure challenges facing schools across the country.

    “This funding will help us deal decisively with infrastructure deficits and ultimately tackle the double-track system,” Haruna Iddrisu has said during a working visit to the Upper East Region.

    As part of the visit, he stopped at the Zebilla Senior High Technical School to interact with WASSCE candidates and assess the impact of the Bawku conflict on academic activities.School supplies

    The minister urged the students to remain focused on their studies despite the difficult environment. “We need to say no to war, no to conflict. Education remains our surest bet to fight ignorance and poverty, so grab the opportunity and give it your best,” he said.

    In a symbolic move, he declined to wear a bulletproof vest offered to him, explaining: “I refused to put it on because a bulletproof jacket does not belong in an academic environment. It does not create the conducive atmosphere needed for learning to thrive.”

    Appealing for calm in Bawku, he stressed that peace is necessary to create the right environment for teaching and learning. “Lasting peace must be restored in Bawku so that the city can be rebuilt and a serene environment for education restored,” he noted.

    The minister also highlighted the challenges faced by students in conflict areas, pointing out that their disadvantaged conditions are not considered during examinations.

    “It is unfortunate that examiners will not consider the fact that students here did not have the serenity and peace of mind to learn, yet they will be graded equally with their counterparts in peaceful areas,” he said.

  • Ghana to draw lessons from Japan in STEM education – Dr. Apaak

    Ghana to draw lessons from Japan in STEM education – Dr. Apaak

    Deputy Education Minister, Dr. Clement Apaak, says Ghana will seek to emulate the commendable strides Japan has made in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.

    Dr. Apaak, who received the Kumon Group delegation on behalf of the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, noted that the government has a robust agenda to reform Ghana’s education system by making STEM a key pillar.

    The Kumon Group was led by the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Hiroshi Yoshimoto, to the Ministry in Accra.
    He told Ambassador Hiroshi Yoshimoto that, as part of the ongoing reforms, the Ministry was set to introduce STEM at the basic education level.

    “We have a lot to learn from Japan in terms of best practices, particularly in the areas of STEM. Our government and this Ministry have made it a central component of the reforms currently underway. The Minister wants to introduce STEM at the lower levels and is working to incorporate it at the Upper Primary level. The study of Mathematics has always been a challenge.

    “And so, if we are to make progress, Mathematics, STEM, and of course, TVET, are non-negotiable. Given your background in all of these areas, we are happy that you are willing to partner with us for the collective good of both the Japanese and Ghanaian people,” he stated.

    Dr. Apaak expressed his satisfaction that Ghana could collaborate with Japan to realize the objective of making STEM a major aspect of basic education.

    The Japanese Kumon Group also pledged their collaboration with the government to boost STEM education in Ghana.

    Japan’s Ambassador to Ghana, Hiroshi Yoshimoto, expressed his country’s commitment to intensifying the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in Ghanaian schools.

    The Ambassador emphasized the vital role STEM plays in national development. He noted that STEM education must be made interesting in order to spark enthusiasm among Ghanaian students.

    The Kumon Group delegation included: Kentaro Miyoshi (Deputy General Manager, Corporate Strategy Promotion Headquarters/License Business Promotion Department, Kumon Institute of Education)

    Mariko Suzuki (Deputy Manager, License Business Promotion Department, Kumon Institute of Education), Masaki Tsuda (Team Leader, Global Digital Business Team, License Business Promotion Department, Kumon Institute of Education), Joseph Quarshie (Sozo Global Ministry).

  • 2025 SHS Placement: Ministry of Education announces timelines as it assures improved process

    2025 SHS Placement: Ministry of Education announces timelines as it assures improved process

    Following the release of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results, the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service have announced key timelines towards the 2025 Senior High Schools placement through the Computerised School Selection and Placement Secretariat (CSSPS). At a press briefing on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the Director-General of Ghana Education Service Professor Ernest Davies, assured parents and qualified BECE candidates of fair and stress-free process in this year’s process. Empasising that, the process is going to be ‘strictly merit-based’ ensuring every student has the opportunity to pursue their educational goals without discrimination. He reiterated the fact that “the 2025 Placement will be determined by a candidate’s aggregate score from six subjects: the four core subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies) and the two best elective subjects. In the event of a tie, the system will use raw scores for a final ranking”. On the issue of “zero tolerance for Fraud”, Professor Davies, on behalf of the sector minister, Haruna Iddrisu emphasized that the 2025 placement exercise is strictly merit-based, and no payment is required for placement. ” The public is urged to be vigilant and report any individuals attempting to extort money under the guise of Ministry officials, GES, TVETs, CSSPS, or FSHS. All fraudulent activity should be reported immediately to security agencies”, he added. Regarding the roadmap and the Choice confirmation process to ensure accuracy, the secretariat has launched a choice confirmation process from August 27 to September 1, 2025. This process, he said, will allow candidates to verify their selections and correct any errors in their gender, school, or program choices, and “Candidates can confirm their choices on the official portal: www.cssps.gov.gh. An explainer video will also be made available to guide students and guardians through this process.”

    The full roadmap for the placement exercise is as follows:

    * August 23, 2025: BECE Results released

    * August 27 – September 1, 2025: Text confirmation of choices

    * September 15, 2025: Placement results published online

    * September 16, 2025: Call centers and resolution centers activated

    * October 18-20, 2025: First-year student reopening
    The Ministry is said to be ready for the placement process and asked candidates and the public to remain calm, “We are committed to making this a smooth and successful transition for all”. rileyjadeadams podcast