Hon. Dr. Clement Aba Apaak, Deputy Minister for Education and MP for Builsa South, has announced that private schools will be included in the Free SHS programme from the next academic year. This initiative aims to phase out the Double Track system.
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GES Management HQ Engages with Private School Associations’ Ghana Executive
The Ghana Education Service (GES) Headquarters met with the Ghana Executive of Private School Associations on May 14, 2025, in Accra to discuss leveraging private school infrastructure to support the Free SHS programme, reduce congestion in public schools, and phase out the double-track system.
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Free SHS Policy: Education Minister Inaugurates 11-Member Committee to End Double Track System
Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has inaugurated an 11-member committee to oversee the reversal of the Free SHS Double Track system. The committee will review the 2024/2025 academic calendar, realign the WASSCE schedule with other West African countries, and provide a roadmap for transitioning to a single-track system.
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2025 SONA: My Administration Will Not Cancel the Free Senior High School Policy
President Mahama, in his 2025 SONA, reaffirmed his commitment to the Free SHS policy, emphasizing improvements rather than cancellation. He outlined plans to eliminate the Double Track System through infrastructure expansion, ensuring a stable academic calendar.