Ghana Education Service Releases Harmonized Prospectus for 2025/26 Academic Year
Accra, Ghana – In a move aimed at standardizing requirements and reducing the financial burden on parents, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released the national harmonized prospectus for the 2025/26 academic year. The list, categorized for both boarding and day students, provides clear guidelines on essential items students need for a successful school year.
The announcement, signed by Daniel Fenyi, Public Relations Officer (PRO) for GES, outlines a comprehensive but streamlined list of personal items for students and a unique, flexible system for contributions to the school's upkeep.
Key Highlights for Boarding Students
HARMONIZED PROSPECTUS FOR BOARDERS
ITEMS FOR THE STUDENT
- Hard Body Suit Case or Trunk
- Chop Box(Wooden/Plastic)
- Drinking Cup,1 Plastic or Stainless Plate and a Set of Cutlery
- Toiletries(1 Deodorant, 1 pack T-roll, tooth paste, tooth brush, Soap, pomade and 2 packs of sanitary pads for girls)
- Decent Sandals(school specific) – No embellishment
- A Pair of Leather Slippers(school specific)
- Decent Sneakers(black or white)
- 2 Pair of Socks(school specific)
- 1 Pyjamas/sleep wear
- Under wear(5 pants and 3 vests for girls, 3 boxer shorts or pants & 3 Singlets for boys)
- 1 Plastic Bucket with Cover and Pail
- RSV/NIV Bible/Quran and Hymn
- Book for Christians(School Specific)
- Pillow covered with Mackintosh
- 2 Students’bedsheets with 2 pillow cases – Plain white
- 1 Blanket& Sleeping cloth
- A Pair of Khaki Trousers
- A Pair of White Trousers(or school specific)
- White dress for ladies
- 2 White Shirts(1 short sleeve and 1 long sleeve)
- Student’s Size Mosquito Net
- 1 School Bag
- 1 Mathematical Set& Scientific Calculator
- 2 Checked Dresses(where applicable)
- Student Mattress(where not available in the school)
- Shoe(School specific colour)
- Belt(School specific colour)
- 1 Hoe/Cutlass
ITEMS FOR SCHOOL
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BUY ITEMS FROM ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS
- A pair of Hand Gloves (Hard)
- Liquid Soap(5 Litres)
- 1Kg Washing Powdered Soap
- 1 Bleach (Small Size)
- 1 Dust Pan
- 1 Long Handle Broom
- 1 Scrubbing Brush
- 1 Standing Mop and Mop Bucket
- 1 Duster
- 1 Short Local Broom
HARMONIZED PROSPECTUS FOR DAY STUDENTS
ITEMS FOR THE STUDENT
- 1 Mathematical Set and Scientific Calculator
- Decent Sandals(School Specific –No Embellishment)
- Decent Sneakers(black or white)
- 1 School Bag
ITEMS FOR SCHOOL
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BUY ITEMS FROM ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS
- A pair of Hand Gloves (Hard)
- Liquid Soap(5 Litres)
- 1Kg Washing Powdered Soap
- 1 Bleach (Small Size)
- 1 Dust Pan
- 1 Long Handle Broom
- 1 Scrubbing Brush
- 1 Standing Mop and Mop Bucket
- 1 Duster
- 1 Short Local Broom
NB: All personal items should be embossed or embroidered with the student’s name
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This harmonized list is expected to bring uniformity across schools, prevent arbitrary additions by individual institutions, and ensure transparency for parents as they prepare for the new academic year. By allowing a choice in the school items, the GES demonstrates a consideration for varying economic circumstances.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to consult the official GES website at ges.gov.gh or its social media handles (@gheduservice) for further clarification and updates.