The Ministry of Education has met with the Teacher Unions, GES and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission over delays in teachers’ promotion placements and salary adjustments. The unions have given the relevant authorities until September 7, 2026, to resolve outstanding issues
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Verify Your Teacher Promotion Details Now: GES Urges 2026 Director Applicants
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has urged Directors whose details were not found during the 2026 teacher promotion application process to verify their details to enable them to access the promotion portal.
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GES Approved Scheme of Service: Download the Full Document
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the approved Scheme of Service for teaching and non-teaching staff. The document outlines the various ranks, progression requirements, functions, critical behaviours, and other career development guidelines within GES.
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Teacher Unions Back GES Automatic Salary Adjustments for Newly Promoted Teachers
The three major teacher unions—GNAT, NAGRAT and PRETAG—have backed the Ghana Education Service’s assurance to automatically place newly promoted teachers on their appropriate grades and salary scales.
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Kumawu Qualifies for the Semi-Finals of the Otumfuo Community Reading Challenge
Kumawu District has qualified for the semi-final stage of the Otumfuo Community Reading Challenge after Randy Boakye Yiadom of Bodomase St. Stephen R/C JHS narrowly defeated Agogo District
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GES Commences 2026 School Selection and Upload Exercise for BECE Candidates
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has activated the WAEC portal for the capturing and uploading of 2026 BECE candidates’ school selection data.
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AUTOMATIC SALARY ADJUSTMENTS REMAIN UNCHANGED: GES TO 2025 TEACHERS
Automatic salary adjustment still remains unchanged – GES to teachers
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GES Promotion Examination: Framework, Format and 10 Key Content Areas for Director II and Director I
The GES promotion examination for Deputy Director to Director II and Director II to Director I will have 100 questions in two hours, covering 10 key content areas.
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GES Opens 2026 Teacher Promotion Application Portal from Director II to Director I
The Ghana Education Service has opened the 2026 promotion application for eligible teaching staff seeking promotion to Director II and Director I.
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GES Opens 2026 Teacher Promotion Application Portal from PS to DD
The Ghana Education Service has opened the 2026 Teacher Promotion Application Portal for eligible serving teachers seeking promotion to Principal Superintendent, Assistant Director II, Assistant Director I and Deputy Director.
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GES Denies Cancellation of Free SHS Policy, Warns Against GH¢1,500 Payment Claim
GES has denied claims that Free SHS has been cancelled and that parents must pay GH¢1,500 for chop boxes and trunks, urging the public to ignore the false publication.
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Teacher Promotion Letters and Salary Adjustment Updates
Teachers who successfully passed the December 2025 Teacher Promotion Examinations are eagerly awaiting their promotion letters and salary adjustments. The Ghana Education Service has indicated timelines for the distribution of the promotion letters and the adjustment of salaries by the end of August
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Government to Adopt NaCCA’s Revised Basic School Curriculum After Cabinet Approval
The Government is yet to formally adopt NaCCA’s revised curriculum for Kindergarten to Primary Six. The proposed curriculum is currently under review by the Ghana Education Service before it is submitted to Cabinet for approval.
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Education Ministry to Address Concerns Raised by Private Schools Over 2026 BECE Results, Dr. Apaak Assures
Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has assured the Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) that concerns raised over the provisional 2026 BECE results will receive due attention.
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2026 BECE School Selection: Understanding How the SHS Selection Process Works
The Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service (GES) have released the official guidelines for the 2026 BECE School Selection Exercise. Candidates are required to select eight schools across Categories A, B, and C
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WAEC Releases 2026 BECE Provisional Results
he West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of the 2026 BECE for School Candidates.
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Kumawu St. Martin’s R/C Primary School Holds Historic Maiden Graduation and Induction Ceremony
Kumawu St. Martin’s R/C Primary School marked a historic milestone with its maiden Graduation and Induction Ceremony, celebrating academic excellence, leadership, and community support while appealing for assistance to reroof its old classroom block.
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Applicants to Receive Appointment Letters on Friday, July 24 – Education Minister
ducation Minister Hon. Haruna Iddrisu has announced that successful applicants in the 2026 Ghana Education Service teacher recruitment exercise should expect their appointment letters by Friday, July 24
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GES Releases 2026/2027 Academic Calendar for Basic Schools in Ghana
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released the 2026/2027 academic calendar for all basic schools in Ghana. The calendar outlines reopening dates, vacation periods, mid-term breaks, and the scheduled dates for the 2027 BECE examination.
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Basic Schools in Ghana Close Today to End the 2025/2026 Academic Year
Basic schools across Ghana officially close on July 23, 2026, marking the end of the 2025/2026 academic year. Schools are expected to reopen for the first term of the 2026/2027 academic year on September 8, 2026.
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GES Reject Claims of “No Discipline” in Pre-Tertiary Schools
GES has denied claims that discipline has collapsed in Ghanaian schools and clarified that sanctions, including suspension and withdrawal, are still actively enforced under existing education policies.
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GES Approves Prices for School Uniforms, House Dresses and School Cloth for First-Year SHS Students
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has revised the approved quantities and prices for school uniforms, house dresses, and school cloth for first-year SHS students for the 2024/2025 academic year.
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Download – PLC Handbook 2 for Basic Schools : Curriculum Lead’s Copy
Professional Learning Community Handbook 1 for Basic SchoolsWorking to the National Teachers’ StandardsCurriculum Lead’s Version Download Handbook Here 👇 Background…
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Verify If Your NTC License Is Active or Expired – Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Not sure whether your NTC licence is active or expired? Watch this simple video guide to learn how to verify your teaching licence online using your licence number.
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Toase District Court Dismisses Nyinahin Catholic SHS Assault Case, Calls for Reconciliation
“The court reportedly struck out the case and advised the parties involved to seek reconciliation and peaceful resolution.”
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Teacher Unions Reject GES Directive on Staff Personal Files for Job Evaluation Exercise
“The teacher unions have rejected the GES directive on staff personal files and called on teachers nationwide not to comply with the request.”
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SHS Staff to Receive Intervention Allowance for 3 Academic Years
The Management of the Ghana Education Service has announced that their outfit has received Academic Intervention Funds to be transferred…
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GES Announces Mid-Term Break for Public Basic Schools
Mid-Term Break: 8th – 9th June 2026
Affected Schools: All Public Basic Schools in Ghana
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GES Opens 2026 Inter-Regional and Inter/Intra-District Re-Posting Process for Staff
“A staff seeking re-posting can only be released after the Director-General has approved and issued out a re-posting letter to the applicant.”
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GES Releases 2026/2027 Academic Calendar for Senior High and Technical Schools
“Management formally writes to inform you of the approved 2026/2027 Academic Calendar for all Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs),” the GES letter stated.
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GES Assures Placement for All Qualified BECE Candidates Into SHS and Technical Schools
“No qualified BECE candidate will be left behind — GES assures parents and students amid placement concerns.”