The Ghana Education Service (GES) has distanced itself from a widely circulated notice falsely claiming that the 2026 school selection exercise for Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates commenced on June 15, 2026, describing it as fake and urging the public to disregard it.
In a statement issued on June 14, 2026, GES said the notice, which informed candidates that they were required to select and submit five preferred schools ahead of the placement process, claimed there was no deadline for submissions and provided an unofficial WhatsApp support line, did not originate from the Service.
The Service cautioned parents, candidates, teachers, and the general public against submitting personal information or engaging with those behind the fake announcement, warning that doing so could expose them to fraud and other forms of exploitation.
It said all official information regarding the school selection and placement exercise would be communicated through its recognised channels and authorised platforms, and urged stakeholders to verify any education-related announcements before acting on them.
GES reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent and credible placement process and assured the public that any legitimate updates on the 2026 school selection exercise would be communicated officially.
