The Deputy Director-General for Quality and Access at the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Munawaru Issahaque, has announced that the Service is collaborating closely with prominent university professors and the Minister of Education to eliminate the double-track system by 2027.
In an interview with Citi News on Sunday, Dr. Issahaque stated that this initiative aims to restore the traditional academic calendar and provide relief to both parents and students.
“We are fully prepared to reopen between October 18 and 20. Our goal is to give parents some peace of mind. Therefore, we have engaged with key stakeholders behind the scenes to ensure that we revert to the academic calendar and, with the Minister of Education’s endorsement, abolish the double-track system by 2027,” he mentioned.
Dr. Issahaque elaborated that the transition involves both material and financial aspects, stressing that the Service is dedicated to ensuring a seamless shift. He also disclosed that the automatic placement rate for this year’s Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) was 82 percent, indicating successful placements for the majority of candidates.
“If we have around 600,000 candidates and nearly 593,000 passed, it signifies they have a chance of being placed in one school or another,” he pointed out.
The Deputy Director-General further noted that the GES is entirely ready to reopen senior high schools for Form One students, following the completion of the placement process. He urged parents to ensure their children are well-prepared for school reopening by meeting all prospectus requirements.
“We all desire the best for our children. The system permits seven school options, but many parents concentrate solely on the first choice. That’s not a fair strategy. Prepare your child to accept the school they are assigned to and get ready to join their peers,” Dr. Issahaque advised.
