GES Scraps Basic School Mid-Term Break to Recover Lost Teaching Days
The Ghana Education Service has cancelled the two-day mid-term break for basic schools on November 5 and 6 as it moves to recover instructional time lost during a recent strike.
Expert warns sexual abuse crisis may be far worse in Ghana's primary schools than secondary institutions
Former NAGRAT president highlights vulnerability of younger pupils and cultural factors driving unreported misconduct at basic school level.
GES orders swift disbursement of 2026/2027 Capitation Grant to schools by month-end
Ghana Education Service directs district offices to release first-term school funding by October 30 amid monitoring visits.
Ghana drops foreign language requirement in primary schools under new education policy
Ghana's Education Ministry clarifies that learning foreign languages will no longer be mandatory for basic school pupils under revised curriculum plans.
Ghana's Language Policy Clarified: Mother Tongue Instruction from KG, Foreign Languages Stay Optional
Education Ministry dismisses social media fears, confirms Ghanaian languages will be primary medium until Primary Three, with gradual English transition thereafter.
GES Releases 2026/2027 Academic Calendar: Key Dates for Ghana's Basic Schools
Ghana Education Service unveils official calendar for next academic year, with first term starting September 2026 and BECE exams set for May 2027.