GES to phase out double-track system by 2027

The Deputy Director-General for Quality and Access at the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Munawaru Issahaque, has announced that the Service is collaborating closely with prominent university professors and the Minister of Education to eliminate the double-track system by 2027.

Speaking in an interview, Dr. Issahaque stated that this initiative aims to restore the traditional academic calendar and provide relief to both parents and students.

“We are very ready to reopen between October 18 and 20. We want our parents to also have some peace of mind. So, we have worked with key stakeholders behind the scenes to ensure that we revert the academic calendar and, with the Minister of Education’s approval, reverse the double-track system by 2027,” he said.

Dr. Issahaque elaborated that the process encompasses both material and financial aspects, underscoring the Service’s commitment to a seamless transition. He also disclosed that the automatic placement rate for this year’s Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) was 82 percent, indicating successful placements for the majority of candidates.

“If we have about 600,000 candidates and almost 593,000 passed, it means they have a chance of being placed in one school or another,” he noted in an interview.

The Deputy Director-General further mentioned that the GES is fully equipped to reopen senior high schools for Form One students, following the completion of the placement process.

He urged parents to ensure their wards are sufficiently prepared for school reopening by meeting all prospectus requirements.

“We all want the best for our children. The system allows for seven school options, but many parents focus only on the first choice. That’s not a fair approach. Prepare your child to accept the school they are placed in and get ready to join their colleagues,” Dr. Issahaque urged.