2025 SHS/TVET School Placement Released Now – Everything You Must Know

The 2025 school placement under the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) has been released. In a press release by thee Ghana Education Service (GES) dated 17th September, released at 9 pm, it officially anounced the release of the 2025 Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) results have been released.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) further directed all Regional Directors of Education to communicate this information promptly to all District Directors of Education and Heads of schools within their jurisdictions.

If you sat the BECE in 2025, this is your official assignment to a Senior High School (SHS) or Technical/Vocational (TVET) institution. Below is a full guide on how to check placement, what to do next, FAQ, self-placement, school enrollment, and more.

Key Facts

Authority: Ghana Education Service (GES), using the CSSPS portal. CSSPS
Placement starts: Officially on 17 September 2025, after release of provisional BECE results.
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Pre-placement verification window: 1-8 September 2025, where candidates check and correct personal details.
Reporting to schools: Students placed are expected to report between 18-20 October 2025.
No fees for checking: It is free to check placement on the CSSPS portal. No legitimate middleman or payment should be required.

How to Check Your Placement

Go to the official CSSPS portal: www.cssps.gov.gh.
Click on “Check SHS/TVET Placement Status”.
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Enter your BECE index number and add 25 and Date of Birth. Ensure your index number is correct—errors here can cause misplacement.
Submit, wait for the system to load your placement details.
Verify everything: Your name, gender, school code, programme code, and selected/assigned school.

Self-Placement Option

Some candidates may be eligible for self-placement if they were not automatically placed, or if they want to choose an alternative school. Here’s how:

Navigate to the Self-Placement section on the CSSPS portal (if available and if self-placement window is open).
Confirm that you meet the criteria (usually no placement yet or the assigned school is unacceptable for some reason and you have records to support change).
Choose among available schools shown by the system.
Submit your selection before the deadline.

⚠️ Self-placement is not guaranteed; availability depends on vacancies and merit.

Using the Help Line

If you encounter issues (e.g. wrong personal data, no placement, portal errors):

Check the CSSPS FAQ page first (on GES / CSSPS official site).
Use the help desk/contact link provided on the portal.
There may be toll-free numbers or GES hotlines. (Check official release for exact numbers each year.)
Keep records: screenshots, index number, messages from portal, etc.—these help when making complaints or correction requests.

After Checking Your Placement – What Next?

Confirm placement: Once you’ve seen your school assignment, note it (name, address, code).
Inform parents/guardians: They may need to know for planning (location, transport, fees).
Print required documents (see below).
Report to school: Go physically to the assigned school on the official reporting dates.
Do enrolment formalities: Fill in forms, pay any school fees/levies (if applicable), attend orientation, get class assignment, etc.

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Documents You’ll Need / To Print

Before you go to your assigned SHS/TVET school, ensure you have:

Your placement slip or print-out of the placement result from CSSPS.
Provisional BECE result / certificate (if available).
Birth certificate.
Passport photograph(s).
Health record/immunization proof (if required).
Parent/guardian’s ID (if asked).
Any fees or payments required (depending on the school, where applicable).

Keep photocopies and original copies, as some schools will inspect both.

School Enrolment Procedure

When you report to the assigned school:

Attend orientation day if provided.
Present your documents for verification. School will check things like name, age, identity.
Complete registration forms. Provide contact details, emergency contact etc.
Submit any required fees or levies (note: placement checking is free, but there may be approved school fees).
Get your class and stream assignment.
If boarding, apply for hostel allocation.

Important Notes / Warnings

Avoid middlemen / third-party agents claiming they can “guarantee better schools.” The placement process is merit-based and free. Government warns against fraud.
Double-check personal info during pre-placement verification to avoid mistakes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Question	Answer
Is it free to check my school placement?	Yes. It is completely free via the CSSPS portal. Anyone asking for payment for placement is likely fraudulent.
What if I don’t like the school I’m placed in?	You may use the self-placement option (if available), or appeal/complain through the CSSPS / GES portal or help line before the deadline.
What if my name, index number, or other personal info is wrong?	Use the pre-placement verification window (e.g. 1-8 Sept 2025) to correct mistakes. Contact help line if after that.
When do I report to my school?	For 2025 placements, reporting dates are 18-20 October 2025. Schools will receive students then.
What happens if I don’t report by the reporting date?	Risk losing the placement; the slot may be given to someone else. Contact the school or CSSPS if unable to report on time.
Can I change my placement after it is finalized?	Only in certain cases (vacancies, misplacement due to error). But changes are not guaranteed. Use help line / appeals.
Where do I get the phone or support lines?	On CSSPS / GES official websites and portals. Ensure you use official, government-provided contact info.