The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced plans to completely phase out the double-track system by 2027, in collaboration with education experts and the Ministry of Education.
Dr. Munawaru Issahaque, Deputy Director-General in charge of Quality and Access at GES, made the announcement during an interview on Sunday. He explained that the goal is to restore the traditional academic calendar and ease the burden on students and parents.
“We’re very ready to reopen schools between October 18 and 20. We want parents to have peace of mind. With the support of university professors and the approval of the Minister of Education, we’re working to reverse the double-track system by 2027,” he stated.
Dr. Issahaque noted that the transition will require both financial investment and infrastructure expansion, but emphasized the GES’s commitment to a smooth and effective rollout.
School Placement Success
Touching on this year’s Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), Dr. Issahaque reported that 82% of candidates were automatically placed into schools, describing the outcome as a significant achievement.
“Out of approximately 600,000 candidates, around 593,000 passed, which means the vast majority have a chance of securing a placement,” he said.
Readiness for Form One Reopening
The Deputy Director-General also confirmed that senior high schools are ready to receive Form One students following the placement process. He urged parents to ensure their children are fully prepared for the upcoming school term by fulfilling all prospectus requirements.
He further advised parents to be flexible in accepting school placements, rather than focusing solely on first-choice schools.
“Every parent wants the best for their child, but the system allows seven school options. It’s important to prepare your child mentally and emotionally to embrace whichever school they’re placed in,” Dr. Issahaque added.
The phase-out of the double-track system marks a significant step in Ghana’s broader effort to strengthen access, quality, and equity in secondary education.
