In a groundbreaking move aimed at enhancing access to quality education, the Ghanaian Ministry of Education has officially included 25 private senior high schools in its Free Senior High School (Free SHS) initiative. This historic inclusion marks the first time that private institutions are part of the Free SHS program, providing fresh opportunities for students across the nation.
This announcement was made in conjunction with the 2025 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), expanding educational choices for candidates who have completed the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). As public senior high schools often face high enrollment numbers, the inclusion of these private schools is a strategic effort to address educational disparities and ensure that all qualified students have a place in secondary education.
The selected private schools, categorized under Category E, offer a broad range of academic programs, including General Arts, General Science, Business, Technical subjects, Visual Arts, Home Economics, and Agriculture. These co-educational institutions are spread across all 16 regions of Ghana, ensuring that students in various locales can benefit from the new options.
To facilitate this transition, the Ghana Education Service (GES), headed by Prince Agyemang-Duah in the Schools and Instruction Division, has extended the deadline for school selection to June 25, 2025. This extension is designed to give students adequate time to consider these newly introduced private school options as part of their educational journey.
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This initiative, rolled out in collaboration with the Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS), represents a pilot phase in the expansion of the Free SHS policy. The focus is particularly on areas where public schools are overburdened and infrastructure limitations hinder their ability to accommodate all qualified students.
“This landmark decision underscores the Ministry’s steadfast commitment to promoting equity and accessibility in education,” the GES statement read. It also emphasized the importance of closely monitoring and evaluating the pilot program to inform future expansions.
Looking ahead, the selected schools will undergo thorough capacity-building exercises and assessments to ensure they meet the operational standards set by the Free SHS initiative. The Ministry, alongside GES and GNACOPS, will oversee training and provide necessary infrastructure support to ensure the initiative’s success. This collaborative effort aims to uplift the educational landscape in Ghana, providing more students with the chance to pursue their academic aspirations.
Below is the full list of the 25 private SHSs added to the free SHS programme:
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