SHARE The Ministry of Education has released a list of 25 private senior high schools (SHSs) approved for inclusion in the 2025 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) under the Free SHS policy. This is the first time private SHSs have been incorporated into the Free SHS programme, aContinue Reading
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for a thorough validation of data concerning the number of beneficiaries of Ghana’s Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme. During his first official visit to the Ministry on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, following his swearing-in by President John Dramani Mahama, IddrisuContinue Reading
In response to severe food shortages in Senior High Schools, President John Mahama has ordered the Chief of Staff to collaborate with the GES to distribute food supplies from Tema warehouses. President John Mahama has taken a decisive action to address the escalating food shortages in Senior High Schools (SHS)Continue Reading
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has reiterated the Mahama government’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, which was originally introduced by the Akufo-Addo administration. This statement follows President Mahama’s promise during his 2024 campaign to build upon, rather than abolish, the policy.Continue Reading
Child Rights International has urged stakeholders to uphold Ghana’s Free SHS policy. Child Rights International (CRI) has raised concerns over recent proposals for parents to provide food and accommodations for senior high school students in Ghana. These calls come amidst logistical challenges in the implementation of the Free Senior HighContinue Reading
The Conference of Heads of Assisted Senior High Schools (CHASS) has urged parents and guardians to assist with the feeding challenges in senior high schools. CHASS had earlier appealed to the Ghana Education Service (GES) to reconsider the reopening of high schools, citing unresolved financial issues, including the government’s non-paymentContinue Reading
President-elect John Mahama has reiterated his commitment to maintaining the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy. He stressed that the social intervention programme is here to stay. In an interview with Voice of America (VOA), Mahama dismissed claims that his administration intended to scrap the program as baseless politicalContinue Reading