The Deputy Director-General for Quality and Access at the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Munawaru Issahaque, has announced that the Service is working closely with leading university professors and the Minister of Education to phase out the double-track system by 2027.
Speaking in an interview with Citi News on Sunday, Dr. Issahaque said the initiative seeks to restore the traditional academic calendar and bring relief to parents and students.
“We are very ready to reopen between October 18 and 20. We want our parents to also have some peace of mind. So, we have worked with key stakeholders behind the scenes to ensure that we revert the academic calendar and, with the Minister of Education’s approval, reverse the double-track system by 2027,” he said.
Dr. Issahaque explained that the process involves both material and financial considerations, emphasizing that the Service is committed to a smooth transition. He also revealed that the automatic placement rate for this year’s Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) stood at 82 percent, reflecting successful placements for the majority of candidates.
“If we have about 600,000 candidates and almost 593,000 passed, it means they have a chance of being placed in one school or another,” he noted.
The Deputy Director-General further indicated that the GES is fully prepared to reopen senior high schools for Form One students, following the completion of the placement process. He advised parents to ensure their wards are adequately prepared for school reopening by fulfilling all prospectus requirements.
“We all want the best for our children. The system allows for seven school options, but many parents focus only on the first choice. That’s not a fair approach. Prepare your child to accept the school they are placed in and get ready to join their colleagues,” Dr. Issahaque urged.