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The national education authority has published a unified prospectus document to guide incoming senior high school students across the country.

Approximately 50,000 candidates who sat for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination were denied placement in Senior High Schools after failing mandatory English and Mathematics requirements.

The Ministry of Education announced plans to integrate representatives from all faith-based organisations into the Ghana Education Service Council to broaden stakeholder involvement.

The Ministry of Education plans to amend the Pre-Tertiary Education Act to guarantee appropriate representation of recognized faith-based organizations on the Ghana Education Service Council.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) portal for online capturing and uploading of candidates’ school selection data for the 2026 placement exercise will be open from August 24.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has refuted viral claims that the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy has been canceled and that parents are required to pay GH¢1,500 for various items.

The Ghana Education Service has launched the 17th National Festival of Arts and Culture for Basic Schools in Techiman, bringing together young talents from all 16 regions to celebrate Ghana’s cultural heritage.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) announced that successful applicants from its recent recruitment exercise will commence their regional onboarding processes on Friday, August 7, marking the next phase of their employment.

The Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities has given the Ghanaian government a one-week ultimatum to recruit qualified persons with disabilities into the Ghana Education Service, threatening indefinite action otherwise.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has raised concerns about the increasing incidence of gang-related violence and severe indiscipline in senior high schools, noting that behaviors previously associated with tertiary institutions are now prevalent.

Unemployed trained teachers in Ghana are demanding an update on their recruitment status after the deadline for results expired. The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the application status for 2026 applicants, but many are still awaiting further information.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released funds to Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) nationwide to support the supply of perishable food items for second- and third-year students.

The Eastern Regional Command of Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and Promasidor Ghana, organized a seminar for Guidance and Counselling Coordinators from Senior High Schools to strengthen school-based drug prevention.

Professor Peter Quartey, an economist and executive director, has criticized the Ghana Education Service's (GES) ban on graduation ceremonies in pre-tertiary schools, calling it a 'knee-jerk reaction' and advocating for clear policy guidelines.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed viral social media claims that floodwaters destroyed West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) papers, stating that affected candidates would not be required to rewrite them.

Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Education Service to implement a mandatory daily anti-drug awareness message in all pre-tertiary schools to combat rising substance abuse among students.

Ghana's Ministry of Education has directed the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service to investigate a viral video depicting a student assaulting another student.

Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has granted the Ghana Education Service (GES) firm authority to take decisive action against post-WASSCE celebrations on school campuses.

The Ghana Education Service is being called upon to abandon outdated, paper-based administrative processes and fully implement its digital system, GESIMS, to align with modern digital transformation goals.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted a teacher from Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a student. An investigation into the matter is expected to follow.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has called an emergency meeting with the leadership of three major teacher unions to address growing opposition to its directive for teachers and staff to submit personal files for a nationwide data collection exercise.

The Kumasi Academy Past Students Association (KAPSA) has voiced its support for the school's management and the Ghana Education Service regarding measures to address ongoing arson threats.

A group of newly recruited teachers in Ghana, under the Ghana Education Service, has threatened renewed protests due to the government's failure to pay outstanding salary arrears despite previous assurances and an approved payment plan.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed that all Junior High School graduates who successfully completed the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will report to Senior High and Technical Schools nationwide on September 18, 2026.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a strong warning to teachers, invigilators, and heads of Senior High Schools to prevent all forms of examination malpractice as the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) begins.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the 2026/27 academic calendar, setting the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for May 2027. Additionally, the GES and Education Ministry issued warnings against unauthorized fee collection by schools and cautioned against malpractice during the 2026 BECE.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has barred all teachers and supervisors implicated in examination malpractice during the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) from participating in this year’s exercise, as authorities tighten measures.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the release of funds to cover practical examinations for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) nationwide.

Ghana Education Service (GES) has started disbursing funds for the Senior High School (SHS) feeding program, addressing ongoing concerns about food supply.

The Ghanaian government has approved a payment plan for outstanding salary arrears owed to eligible staff of the Ghana Education Service (GES), covering the period from August 2024 to November 2025.

The Ghana Education Service closed its recruitment portal after receiving over 40,000 applications for only 7,000 available positions, reigniting a national conversation about bridging the teacher distribution gap in basic education.

The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch), Kofi Asare, has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to publicly release its district-level recruitment quotas to ensure fairness and transparency in the ongoing teacher recruitment exercise.

Ghana's Controller and Accountant-General’s Department has announced the official salary payment schedule for civil servants, Ghana Education Service employees, and all other public sector workers for 2026.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has reminded Regional Directors about the statutory recognition of the upcoming Eid-Ul-Fitr and Easter holidays, scheduled for specific dates in March and April.

The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Ernest Kofi Davis, has praised the West African Examinations Council for recognising outstanding academic achievement through its Distinction…

Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang announced that the Ghana Education Service will review existing discipline frameworks to address student misconduct.

The Central Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the violent disturbances that marred the District Schools Athletics

The Ghana Education Service has rolled out a standardized prospectus outlining required items and procedures for all senior high schools across the country.

Ghana's Education Ministry announced plans to integrate faith-based organizations into the Ghana Education Service Council to improve stakeholder representation. The restructuring aims to leverage religious institutions' community reach for educational outreach and policy implementation.

Officials plan to revise the Pre-Tertiary Education Act to increase the number of recognized religious organizations holding seats on the Ghana Education Service Council.

Professor Ernest Kofi Davis urges a systemic shift toward integrating knowledge, skills, and ethical values to better prepare young learners for 21st-century challenges.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has clarified that newly promoted teachers are not required to submit application letters, promotion letters, or other documents for salary adjustments.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has held discussions with teacher unions to address concerns regarding the substantive dates applicable to the 2025 teacher promotion exercise.

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has issued a September 7 deadline to the Ghana Education Service (GES) and other government institutions to resolve outstanding issues concerning teachers' promotion placements, career progression, and conditions of service, threatening a strike if demands are not met.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has intensified efforts with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to eliminate examination malpractice in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

The Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities has given the government a one-week ultimatum to employ its qualified members who were unsuccessful in the recent Ghana Education Service (GES) recruitment exercise.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) is urging parents and the broader society to take greater responsibility for addressing the increasing indiscipline among students, emphasizing that schools cannot tackle the problem alone.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially approved and published the academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic year for all basic schools nationwide, detailing reopening dates, vacation periods, and mid-term breaks.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the temporary closure of schools in Yendi to allow students and staff to mourn the passing of Yaa-Naa Abukari II. This measure ensures the community can participate in the funeral rites.

Private school owners in Accra are challenging a directive from the Ghana Education Service that bans graduation ceremonies, calling the measure 'primitive' and 'unfair' to thousands of students.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Asutifi North district, in partnership with Underground Mining Alliance (UMA) Subika, has organized reading competitions to enhance basic literacy standards among students.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has trained its fourth cohort of district teacher support teams, including coordinators and deputy directors, focusing on monitoring and supervision for kindergarten teachers under the ECEHSP.

The Head of Public Relations at the Ghana Education Service (GES) has called on the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to publish a list of accredited institutions instead of primarily focusing on unaccredited schools.

The National Secretary of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), Mr. Primus Baro, has confirmed that school authorities across Ghana will fully adhere to the Ghana Education Service's directive prohibiting lavish graduation celebrations.

Gloria Ofori-Boadu, a managing legal practitioner, has criticized the Ghana Education Service's disciplinary framework for teachers who sexually abuse students, calling interdiction an inadequate punishment.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has strongly condemned a violent assault on two teachers and the destruction of school property at Bawku Senior High School during the WASSCE, calling it a grave violation of discipline and an attack on safety.

A child rights advocate has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to implement stronger preventive mechanisms and safe school policies. This is intended to complement disciplinary measures against errant teachers, ensuring student protection and promoting safe learning environments.

Three major teacher unions in Ghana have rejected a directive from the Ghana Education Service (GES) requiring public school staff to submit personal records for a nationwide job evaluation and staff validation exercise.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially announced the commencement of its 2026 Inter-Regional and Inter/Intra District re-posting exercise for teaching and administrative staff across the country.

The Ghana Education Service Director for the Asutifi North District, Naomi Asantewaa, has raised an alarm over a significant deficit of approximately 300 teachers, highlighting the severe impact on education in the region.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed the successful full placement of all Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) graduates into senior high and technical schools.

The National Teaching Council (NTC) in Ghana has issued a warning to over 42,000 unqualified teachers, stating they must obtain professional qualifications and licenses by year-end or face sanctions from the Ghana Education Service.

Ghana's Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has instructed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to reserve a specific portion of teacher recruitment positions for individuals with disabilities.

Alhassan Tampuli, Member of Parliament for Gushegu, has donated motorbikes and mathematical sets to the Municipal Directorates of the Ghana Education Service (GES) and Ghana Health Service (GHS) in his constituency, also extending aid to conflict-affected communities.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has taken steps to address teacher welfare by releasing critical funds for perishable food procurement. Additionally, GES announced plans to settle the arrears owed to newly recruited teachers.

Dr. Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, former Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, has handed over a refurbished constituency office to party executives in Asunafo North as part of the NPP's reorganisation efforts.

The Ghana Education Service has received approval to pay 16 months of salary arrears to eligible newly recruited teachers, with payments to be made in four installments between May and August 2026.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) is defending its teacher recruitment process, citing data-driven allocation methods, amidst an unfolding controversy. The service aims to clarify its procedures and address public concerns regarding the hiring of new educators.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has published a step-by-step guide for trained teachers seeking posting through its recruitment portal. The guide aims to assist applicants in navigating the online application process.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a disclaimer, refuting a recruitment notice for graduate teachers circulating on social media, labeling it as fake and misleading.

Chiefs and residents of the Issa Traditional Area in Ghana's DBI District are demanding the immediate reversal of a decision to relocate the construction of a new Ghana Education Service (GES) district office complex and bungalow from Issa to Daffiama, causing local tension.

Olivia Serwaa Opare, Director of STEM Education at the Ghana Education Service (GES), has called for stronger private sector partnership to expand Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education.

Dr Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, a former Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), has finally put to rest the long-standing public scepticism regarding the educational background of the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

The Ghana Education Service has published the official harmonised prospectus detailing admission procedures, requirements, and item lists for Senior High Schools and Technical Schools for the upcoming academic year.

Authorities detained two individuals accused of extorting money from applicants seeking employment through the ongoing Ghana Education Service recruitment drive.

Stakeholders are urging the Ghana Education Service to halt ongoing disruptions and take responsibility for resolving systemic issues without shifting blame.

The Ghana Education Service has opened an inquiry into claims of sexual misconduct involving a security guard and a female student at Mim Senior High School in the Ahafo Region. Authorities are reviewing the case to determine appropriate disciplinary and legal action.

Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted two watchmen following allegations of sexual assault against a special needs student at Bolgatanga Girls SHS.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has refuted social media reports claiming that the Director-General has canceled the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy. GES also issued a warning against parents being asked to pay GH¢1,500 for 'chop boxes' and trunks.

Over 620,000 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) graduates in Ghana have begun selecting their second cycle schools under new guidelines introduced by the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service (GES). The selection process is set to conclude on Friday.

The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) has publicly distanced itself from a protest threat issued by the Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities concerning the ongoing Ghana Education Service (GES) recruitment exercise.

Asanko Gold Ghana Limited and the Ghana Education Service (GES) are collaborating on a Literacy Improvement Project aimed at enhancing reading and literacy skills for schoolchildren in the Amansie West and Amansie South Districts.

The Coalition of Unemployed Trained Teachers (CUTT 2023) has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Ghana Education Service's (GES) recent teacher recruitment process, accusing the authority of a lack of transparency.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has initiated a National Entrepreneurship Pilot Programme for Senior High Schools (NEP-SHS) to equip students with practical entrepreneurial skills and foster a new generation of innovators.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that candidates for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will select their preferred Senior High Schools and second-cycle institutions from July 20 to August 7.

The Eastern Regional Command of Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service, has organized a seminar to train Senior High School Guidance and Counselling Coordinators on drug prevention strategies.

The Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) has clarified that the Ghana Education Service (GES) directives suspending graduation ceremonies and prohibiting flamboyant post-examination celebrations do not expressly apply to private pre-tertiary schools.

The Ghana Education Service has suspended the salary of a teacher from Bole Senior High School accused of sexual misconduct with a student, following his alleged abscondment from duty.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that shortlisted candidates for its ongoing recruitment exercise will be published by July 20, 2026, with successful applicants expected to begin work on August 31, 2026.

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced that the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service, will convene a nationwide conference by the end of July 2026 to address growing concerns over indiscipline in Senior High Schools.

Former Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has called on Ghana's Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service to implement stronger measures to tackle the growing problem of indiscipline among students.

The Municipal Health Director for Kwahu West, Celestine Asante, urged the Ghana Education Service and school authorities to intensify the promotion of proper handwashing with soap among basic school pupils, especially in rural communities.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a warning against a false notice circulating online that claims the 2026 school selection exercise for Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates has commenced.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the release of an Academic Intervention Fund to schools nationwide. Detailed guidelines have been provided to ensure fair and transparent distribution of the funds among teaching and non-teaching staff.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the academic calendar for Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) for the 2026/2027 academic year, detailing schedules for both Single Track and Transitional Schools.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has guaranteed that all qualified candidates who took the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will be placed into Senior High and Technical Schools nationwide.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that the results for the 2025 Teacher Promotion Examination will be released today, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 3:00 pm.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has rejected claims that a GH¢1,700 feeding fee is being charged for the Free SHS program. The GES reiterated that the Free SHS initiative remains free and no school should impose additional fees.

Eight months after an investigative piece exposed corrupt practices in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), the Ghana Education Service (GES) has banned invigilators and teachers implicated in the malpractices.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the release of funds to all senior high and technical schools. These funds are designated to cover the practical examinations for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially authorised the release of funds to all Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) to cover the costs of the upcoming 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) practicals.

The Ghana Education Service has confirmed that the government has released funds for purchasing perishable food items for senior high schools, addressing concerns about a potential food shortage and ensuring the continuity of the school feeding program.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a public caution against individuals soliciting money for recruitment slots into the Service, labeling such practices as fraudulent.

Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced that the Ghana Education Service teacher recruitment portal received over 40,000 applications for only 7,000 available teaching positions.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has opened applications for its 2026 teacher recruitment, inviting licensed B.Ed graduates to apply within a one-week window.

The Awutu Senya East Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with the Ghana Prisons Service and Ghana Education Service, has commenced the construction of a new elementary school in Kasoa. This project aims to provide a fully-fledged educational facility in the municipality.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) clarified its internal circular on administrative structures and professional conduct, assuring teachers that their rights are not restricted despite public discussions.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued an advisory cautioning teaching staff, especially new recruits, against bypassing administrative channels for unauthorised visits and media engagement. The service aims to ensure proper communication protocols are followed.

Dr Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, a former Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), has mounted a robust defence of the double-track system introduced in Senior High Schools, labelling it an "absolutely worth it" journey that salvaged the futures of over a million Ghanaian children.