Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister for Education, inaugurated a 17-member Board of Trustees for the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) on April 11, 2025. The event emphasized the critical role GETFund plays in education, particularly in infrastructure development and the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme.
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GES to Host Online Workshop for Pre-Tertiary School Heads
The Ghana Education Service (GES), in collaboration with the Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA), has announced a three-day online workshop to equip heads of pre-tertiary schools with skills in leadership for learning. This initiative marks IEPA’s 50th anniversary and 5 years as a UNESCO Category II Centre of Excellence at the University of Cape Coast.
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GES Management Visits Schools on National Continuous Professional Development Day
On March 28, 2025, GES Management visited pre-tertiary schools to observe National CPD Day, focusing on teachers’ mental health and professional growth. The initiative, in collaboration with NTC, aimed to equip educators with strategies for resilience and well-being.
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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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Kumawu Education Directorate Organizes KG Assessment Tool Workshop for Teachers
The Kumawu District Education Directorate organized a two-day workshop for Kindergarten teachers to enhance their skills in using KG Assessment Tools. Led by Madam Christiana Appau, the workshop provided teachers with strategies for assessing young learners.
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Deputy Director-General of GES Visits Labone SHS Following Devastating Fire Outbreak
A devastating fire broke out at Labone Senior High School, severely affecting three girls’ dormitories and displacing several students. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and the affected students are currently being accommodated in other dormitories. Dr. Munawaru Issahaque, the Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), visited the school to assess the damage and offer counseling to the displaced students. The visit also provided an opportunity to discuss measures with the school administration to ensure the continuity of teaching and learning. GES commended the prompt response of the Ghana National Fire Service for swiftly bringing the situation under control.
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GES Hold Workshop for SHS Heads and Procurement Officers
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has ended a virtual 10-day capacity-building workshop for Heads and Procurement Officers of Senior High and Senior High Technical Schools (SHS/SHTS), running from March 10th to March 20th. This workshop is designed to equip participants with essential procurement management skills, particularly following the government’s new directive that mandates schools to procure food items at the local level. The training covers key topics such as procurement planning, preparation of tender documents, framework agreements, contract management, and more. GES remains dedicated to strengthening the capacity of school leaders and procurement officers to ensure the efficient and effective management of school resources
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PwC Empowers GES Leadership with Intensive Training
As part of the Ghana Education Service Workforce Initiative (GESWI), PwC has taken a bold step in strengthening education leadership in Ghana. A high-impact leadership training session brought together key decision-makers, equipping them with strategic skills to drive excellence in schools nationwide.
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FDA of Ghana to Inspect Canteens in All Schools
The FDA is set to inspect school canteens nationwide to enforce health and safety standards. Schools must obtain hygiene permits as part of the exercise.
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GES Unveils Management Information System to Transform Education in Ghana
With GESMIS, the GES can track student performance, monitor teacher attendance, and manage school infrastructure, among other things. The system also prioritizes staff welfare, streamlining processes such as teacher transfers.
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2024 GHANA STEM Olympiad for Schools : Apply Today
The Science Education Unit of GES and the Ghana Olympiad Academy have invited schools to participate in the 2024 GH-STEM Olympiad. In a letter signed by Mrs. Olivia Serwaa Opare, schools are urged to nominate students to compete in Biology, Chemistry, and Information Technology, with top performers advancing to the national finals.
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GES Director General Meets Liberian Minister of Education
Dr. Eric Nkansah welcomed Dr. Jarso Marley Jallah, the Liberian Minister of Education, during her official visit to Ghana, fostering an exchange of ideas on educational advancements. The visit emphasized the importance of collaboration to strengthen educational ties between the two nations.
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GES Undergoes Rebranding – Cassandra Twum Ampofo Engages PROs on New Guidelines
GES Unveils New Brand Guidelines: A Bold Move to Boost Visibility and Ensure Transparency. Regional PROs in Kumasi lead the charge as Ghana Education Service standardizes its public image across the nation
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Register Now : NTC and GES to Register, Train and License All Non-Professional Teachers in Ghana
Ghana Education Service is professionalizing teaching through the registration, training, and licensing of all untrained teachers in the country. Find out how to become a licensed educator
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Dr. Eric Nkansah Joins Ashanti Regional Education Directorate to Distribute 2,000 Laptops
On Friday, June 28, 2024, Dr. Eric Nkansah, the Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), joined the Ashanti…
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Official: Ghanaian Teacher Unions’ Press Release Following the Directives of the National Labour Commission
The Ghanaian Teacher Unions, i.e., the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and…
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UNESCO Ghana Delivers ICT Tools to Ministry of Education in Support of TeOSS Project
United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Ghana has delivered ICT tools to the Ministry of Education, Ghana, in…
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Educational Concepts & Issues in the Ghana Education Service
Understand the following concepts and issues and why they are necessary in the Ghana Education Service (GES). Teachers in the…
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Mr. Kwasi Sarfo Donates Sanitary Pads to Female Learners in Sekyere Kumawu District Education Directorate
Mr. Kwasi Sarfo, a native of Kumawu currently residing in Canada, has made a significant contribution to female students in…
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GES-Ashanti Celebrates International Menstrual Hygiene Day in Grand Style with a melodious Song
The Ashanti Regional Education Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES-Ashanti) has released a song to celebrate International Menstrual Hygiene Day. The Ashanti Regional EducationDirectorate is committed to making the celebration significant and impactful
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Miss Salomey Agyei’s 7-Day Read-a-thon: A Quest to Break the Guinness World Record
Miss Salomey Kwabea Agyei, a dedicated and passionate 37-year-old teacher at Kofiko M/A Junior High School, is preparing to make history by attempting to break the Guinness World Record for continuous reading. Miss Salomey Kwabea Agyei is calling on everyone to support her.
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KG Classroom : Starting Schooling From the ‘Garden of Children’
What name is given to a child attending kindergarten? What is the right age for kindergarten in Ghana? Did you know that KG classrooms have special areas within the classroom for learning specific things? Find out all the answers to these questions in this post.
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Ghana’s Education Uncovered: Ministry & GES Quiz Expedition
a quiz that challenge all and sundry on Ghana’s ministry of education and Ghana education service. try it now
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The Educator’s Challenge: Test Your Expertise with a Ministry of Education and GES Quiz
quiz for educator’s and teachers accross the globe
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DIVISIONS AND UNITS AT GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE (GES) HEADQUARTERS
What are the divisions at GES Headquarters? What are the units at GES Headquarters? What are the challenges in Ghana Education Service? What are the Achievements of Ghana Education Service? The Prospects of GES
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Ghana Education Service in Perspective
The Ghana Education Service was established by law to make sure that whenever the Government sets any policy that relates to basic education, it can monitor it to ensure proper implementation at all levels.
The Service has a lot of structures in place to help it attain this objective. Read More in this story…
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5 IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS EVERY GHANAIAN TEACHER MUST KNOW ABOUT
since 1951, there have been reforms in Ghana’s education up to date. these set important landmarks for stakeholders to know “where we have come from, where we are right now, and where we are likely to be in future🔮
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Surgeons of Ghana’s Education, 2 Great Men Leading Ghana’s Educational Transformation
Birthday of the Director General of Ghana and one of his greatest right-hand men falls on the 2nd of November.