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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GES to Conduct School Selection and Upload Exercise Ahead of 2025 BECE
The Ghana Education Service (GES) is set to conduct the 2025 school selection and upload exercise ahead of the BECE, marking a major shift in policy. Previously done after the exam, this year’s process is expected to take place before candidates write their papers, with the BECE scheduled for June 11–17, 2025.
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Government Ready to Upgrade GES Deputy Directors to Director Status
Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education, has announced the government’s readiness to promote GES Deputy Directors to Director status. Speaking at the launch of the Free Sanitary Pads initiative, he confirmed President John Mahama’s directive to resolve longstanding promotion delays caused by lack of office space.
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GES Cautions Headteachers of Basic Schools Over Unauthorized Collection of BECE Registration Fees
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a strong warning to headteachers of public basic schools over the unauthorized collection of registration fees for the 2025 BECE. The official letter stresses that registration in public schools is free, and violations will attract disciplinary action.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a strong warning to headteachers of public basic schools over the unauthorized collection of registration fees for the 2025 BECE. The official letter stresses that registration in public schools is free, and violations will attract disciplinary action.
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GES to Distribute Sanitary Pads in Public Basic and Senior High Schools
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the nationwide distribution of sanitary pads to students in Public Basic and Senior High Schools, following a directive from H.E. John Dramani Mahama. The initiative, aimed at supporting adolescent girls’ education and hygiene, will see locally manufactured sanitary pads supplied through the Ministry of Education.
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GES Welcomes Prof. Smile Gavua Dzisi as New Deputy Director-General (MS)
John Dramani Mahama has appointed Prof. Smile Gavua Dzisi as the new Acting Deputy Director-General – Management Services. She previously served as Rector and later Interim Vice-Chancellor of Koforidua Technical University, holding key leadership roles. GES has congratulated and welcomed her to the position.
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Union Leaders Reject GES Director-General’s Directive to Revoke New Recruits
Rev. Isaac Owusu strongly opposes the GES directive revoking new recruitments, urging reconsideration to prevent unfair dismissals. He emphasizes that many recruits underwent due process but remain off the payroll due to administrative delays.
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GES HQ Appoints Ms. Rose Dapaa as Chief Personnel Officer
Ms. Rose Dapaa has been appointed as the Chief Personnel Officer of the Ghana Education Service, bringing nearly three decades of expertise in administration. Recognized for her dedication, she earned the 2012 National Best Worker award in the Non-Teaching Category.