Ghana’s Computerised School Placement System (CSSPS) is set for a significant boost with the introduction of new school selection guidelines today by the Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu. These crucial guidelines, designed to streamline the 2025 BECE school selection and placement process, will assist headmasters, teachers, and parents in making informed choices for senior high school admissions.
The official announcement program, scheduled for live telecast on GTV from 10 am on May 27th, 2025, will also unveil revisions to the school selection manual, a vital resource for schools, parents, and candidates.
These new guidelines are poised to introduce strategic and smart changes to the school selection processes. This will necessitate updates to the data entry software used by schools and, importantly, modifications to the school placement portal itself, along with other sections of the entire selection procedure.
One pivotal change expected to be announced is the integration of selected private schools into the Free SHS program. This will significantly decongest public schools, particularly those with high demand such as Achimota, Presec Legon, and Aburi Girls, by providing more diverse options for learners.
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Expected Major Changes to the 2025 School Selection Guidelines:
- Inclusion of Private Schools in Free SHS: Selected private schools will be incorporated, allowing learners the option to choose at least one private institution as a preferred Free SHS school.
- Revised Selection Process: The overall school selection processes will be revamped with new features, including the expanded private school inclusion.
- Reduced School Choices: The number of schools candidates can select is expected to be reduced from the current 11.
- Significant Overhaul: The entire school selection process is anticipated to undergo a substantial transformation.
- Updated Selection Forms: The forms used for selecting schools will be redesigned to reflect these new introductions.
- New Selection Software: A new school selection software is expected to be developed to accommodate these comprehensive changes.
- Innovative Placement Strategies: Other innovative introductions are likely to be considered, aiming to offload students from oversubscribed schools and redistribute them to other equally attractive institutions.
Schools, parents, teachers, and all other stakeholders are urged to closely monitor the changes to be announced by the Minister, as these new 2025 school selection guidelines will fundamentally alter the BECE placement landscape.