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Education Minister explains new BECE placement policy, cites inequality and quality gaps
April 2, 2026
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Education Minister explains new BECE placement policy, cites inequality and quality gaps

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  • Ghana's Education Minister announced a new BECE placement policy, allowing students to select Senior High Schools *after* results are known, aiming for a fairer and more transparent system.
  • The reform addresses long-standing issues like inequalities, infrastructure deficits, quality concerns, and mismatches in the previous Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS).
  • The government has secured $300 million from the World Bank to upgrade Category C and B schools to improve quality and address regional disparities in access to top-tier institutions.
  • The Free SHS policy's expansion was acknowledged, but the minister admitted that quality assurance, particularly in laboratories, has not kept pace.
  • Approval has been granted for the recruitment of 9,600 personnel across the education sector, including teachers, higher education faculty, and non-teaching staff.

Why This Matters

This overhaul of Ghana's education placement system and significant investment from the World Bank are crucial for addressing deep-seated inequalities and improving human capital development. By ensuring fairer access to quality secondary education and bolstering teaching staff, Ghana aims to enhance its future workforce and reduce the socio-economic disparities that hinder national progress.

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