The Government of Ghana has announced a major change to the school placement process, with Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates now expected to select their preferred senior high schools (SHSs) only after their results are released.
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, disclosed the policy on Wednesday, explaining that it is part of ongoing reforms to the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS).
Under the previous arrangement, students made their school selections before sitting for the BECE, often without a clear idea of their expected performance. According to the Minister, this practice contributed to placement mismatches and inefficiencies within the system.
Speaking to the media, Mr Iddrisu said the revised approach will introduce a compulsory one-week period after results are released, allowing candidates to make informed decisions based on their actual aggregates.
“In the past, students selected schools without knowing their aggregate, and that affected the placement system,” the Minister stated.
“This time, we will provide a mandatory period of one week after results are declared for students to confirm their choices based on their performance.”
He expressed optimism that the new policy will improve fairness in the placement process, reduce existing challenges, and enhance efficiency in admissions into senior high schools.
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