Extension of Free SHS to Private Schools Starts Next Academic Year

The government of Ghana says private second cycle institutions will be incorporated in the Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy beginning next academic year.

According to him, processes are far advanced.

At a presser on May 27, 2025, to launch the new guidelines for the school selection process for candidates sitting for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Appak, said engagements have taken place in fulfilment of this campaign promise.

“As part of our campaign promise, we have been working diligently to bring on board private senior high schools in the delivery of the Free SHS programme.”

“Meetings have been held, engagements have been done, and we are very certain that with the diligence we expect from our side and the eagerness of the private schools to participate, the private schools will deliver in their participation.”

According to him, this measure will help the country to end the double-track system.

Source: opemsu.com/Hajara Fuseini