Rexford Dede Baah-Nyarkoh, Author at Ghana Education News

University Of Ghana General Arts Courses – Full List

November 30, 2025 by Rexford Dede Baah-Nyarkoh

University of Ghana is known for its numerous General Arts programmes and course designed for students who passthe WASSCE General Arts examination. The world of art courses at universities draw out a person’s natural qualities and talents. In reality, a fair literacy in an art course at a college or university will help you make … Read more

2025/2026 Colleges Of Education Admission Forms Out

February 24, 2025 by Rexford Dede Baah-Nyarkoh

College of Education admission quota system

Admission forms for all 46 Public Colleges of Education in Ghana (2025/2026 COE admissions) for the 2025–2026 academic year have been released. The 2025/2026 COE admission form buying procedures, admission requirements, and closing dates are all detailed in this post.

2025 Colleges of Education Admission Forms Out Plus Admission Requirements

A. WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants

The general admission requirements into the 4-Year Bachelor of Education (B.Ec Programme are as follows:

WASSCE Holders: CREDIT PASSES (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising Three (3) Core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies and Three (3) Elective subjects relevant to the course of study.
SSSCE Holders: CREDIT PASSES (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising Three (3) Core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics, IntegratedScience or Social Studies, and Three (3) Elective subjects relevant to the course of study.

B. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advance Level

Applicants. Applicants must:

Have passes in three (3) subjects (at least one of the passes should be Grade D better), and also have credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjec including English Language, Mathematics, and a Science or a Social Scienc Subject

C. Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE)

Applicants. Applicants must:

Have passes in three (3) subjects (at least one of the passes should be Grade D or better).
Have credit passes in five (5) subjects, including English Language, Mathematics Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE).

D. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Applicants

Applicants must:

Have TVET Certificate II Examinations with Lower Credit (C-) or better in six (6) subjects made up of three (3) core subjects which include English, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies, and three (3) relevant Elective Subjects.
Possess Certificate II in three (3) relevant trade areas awarded by the Technical Examinations Unit (TEU), National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI), City & Guilds, and other authorised awarding bodies in addition to NABPTEX Certificate II in lieu of passes in English and Mathematics.
Have National Board for Professional and Technicians Examinations (NABPTEX) Certificate II in relevant trade areas in addition to three (3) credit passes in WASSCE/SSSCE core subjects, including English and Mathematics.
Possess a National Certificate Il qualification in Competency-Based
Training (CBT) in a relevant trade area awarded by TEU on the National
TVET Qualification Framework (NTVETQF).

How can I get the 2025 Colleges of Education Admission Forms To Buy /How to apply for 2025 Colleges of Education Admission?

Below is the full guide to the 2025 COE admissions. Follow the online application procedure below to apply.

Applicants can make a payment of Three Hundred Ghana Cedis (GHS375.00) into the Colleges of Education, Ghana Account at any branch of the Consolidated Bank, Ghana (CBG) Limited.
Applicants can also make payment through mobile money wallet: Tigo Cash, Vodafone cash, Airtel Money, and MTN Mobile Money by dialing the short code *924*8# on all networks.
Upon payment, applicants will receive the following key information:

Personal Identification Number (PIN).
An Admission Application Serial Number.
The Admission Website Address- admission.coeportal.edu.gh

GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETING THE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants should use the PIN to visit the Colleges of Education admission website: admission.coeportal.edu.gh and follow specific guidelines to fill the online application form.
Applicants are advised to read and ensure that they fully understand all relevant instructions, especially programmes offered in a particular college, before completing the application form.
Applicants are to note that application forms that are not properly completed will not be processed.

What is the closing date for 2025/2026 COE admissions?

DEADLINE

Sunday, 31st August, 2025.

Checkout The Meaning Of GW, AS, GT, CR, Etc On Vehicles’ Number Plates In Ghana

January 16, 2025 by Rexford Dede Baah-Nyarkoh

Each vehicle in Ghana has a unique identification number. These unique identification numbers are written on the plates of each vehicle. The unique numbers are given based on certain criteria, such as date of registration, region of registration, and vehicle type. Basically, these unique numbers, such as GT, CR, AS, and the rest, indicate the … Read more

Flashback: Teacher Jailed 7 Years For Defilement

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 by Rexford Dede Baah-Nyarkoh

The Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced Kingsley Acquah, a Ghanaian teacher to jail over defilement and impregnating a 15 year old girl, known as Acquah. The teacher has been sentenced to seven (7) years in prison with hardlabour.

Throughout the trial, Acquah vehemently maintained his innocence, but the weight of evidence proved insurmountable. Presiding over the case, Judge Hathia Ama Manu solemnly declared Acquah guilty, condemning him for preying upon the vulnerability of his young victim.

Superintendent Juliana Essel-Dadzie, the prosecution’s formidable voice, outlined a chilling narrative of exploitation and betrayal. The victim’s own mother, a seamstress by trade, stood as a pillar of strength in the face of injustice, bravely recounting the atrocities inflicted upon her daughter.

Acquah’s tenure at a local private school provided him with unfettered access to his victim, a final year Junior High School student preparing for her Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). As the victim and her peers sought sanctuary within the school’s confines, Acquah schemed to violate that sanctity, luring the unsuspecting girl into his quarters.

The prosecution painted a grim tableau of coercion and abuse as Acquah callously defiled the innocence of his young victim. The aftermath was stained with the crimson of her blood, a stark testament to the brutality of his actions.

Tragically, the victim’s torment did not end with the violation of her body. Unbeknownst to her, the despicable act bore fruit in the form of an unwanted pregnancy, shattering her dreams and robbing her of her youth.

Only when the truth emerged, shrouded in the shadows of sickness and suspicion, did the victim find the courage to speak out. Her mother, a beacon of unwavering support, rallied to her side, and together they confronted the horrors of Acquah’s depravity.

As the courtroom fell silent, the judge’s verdict echoed with the weight of justice served. Acquah’s imprisonment serves as a cautionary tale, a somber reminder of the insidious dangers lurking within our communities and the imperative to protect the most vulnerable among us.

Lady Burns University Certificate After Attaining First Class (Inside Story)

December 15, 2024December 15, 2024 by Rexford Dede Baah-Nyarkoh

Lady Burns First Class University Certificate

Lady Burns her university certificate after attaining first class in her university education. Her action has shocked many people across the world and has raised many questions as well. A female student who just completed the university and attained First Class in Business Administration has burnt her certificate. According to the report, she has been … Read more

Check Out The New 2024 WASSCE Grading System

November 26, 2024 by Rexford Dede Baah-Nyarkoh

2024 NOVDEC Private WASSCE WASSCE withheld results released WAEC to Announce 2024 WASSCE Results but 19,808 Results To Be Withheld 2024 WASSCE Grading System

The 2024 West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is almost.over. The exams will come to and end on Friday, 20th September, 2024. After the exams, WAEC will mark and grade the results. Let’s take a look at the 2024 WASSCE Grading System.

2024 WASSCE GRADING SYSTEM

A1 Excellent 75% – 100%
B2 Very good 70% – 74%
B3 Good 65%- 69%
C4 Credit 60% – 64%
C5 Credit 55% – 59%
C6 Credit 50% – 54%
D7 Pass 45% – 49%
E8 Pass 40% – 44%
F9 Failure 0% – 39%

The numerical value is also listed below;

GRADE	NUMERIC VALUE	INTERPRETATION
A1	1	EXCELLENT
B2	2	VERY GOOD
B3	3	GOOD
C4	4	CREDIT
C5	5	CREDIT
C6	6	CREDIT
D7	7	PASS
E8	8	PASS
F9	9	FAIL

Below is the interpretation of the grading system.

Grade	Definition	Interpretation in Percentage
A1	Excellent	75 – 100
B2	Very Good	70 – 74
B3	Good	65 – 69
C4	Credit	60 – 64
C5	Credit	55 – 59
C6	Credit	50 – 54
D7	Pass	49 – 45
E8	Pass	40 – 44
F9	Fail	0 – 39

WASSCE Grading System was introduced to assess students’ performance. The WASSCE grading system is based on the percentage of your total marks (continuous assessment which is 30% and the WASSCE, which is 70%).

It is very easy to calculate your WASSCE results. You only select 6 of your best results and do the calculation. This will help you when a particular university has set the cut off marks for its courses.

To calculate your WASSCE results properly, sum the 6 best subjects of your results. Including the four core subjects (Mathematics, English, Integrated Science, and Social Studies). Mathematics and English Language is always a must subject among the core subjects.

If you intend to pursue a Science related programme in university, you need to include Science in your grading but if you do not, then you can consider Social Studies.

WASSCE results are usually divided into core subjects and elective subjects. The core subjects typically include:

English Language
Mathematics (Core)
Integrated Science or Social Studies

Elective subjects can vary depending on your chosen program but might include subjects like Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Geography, Literature, etc.

Using the grading system table provided above, convert each of your letter grades to their corresponding quality points.

To calculate your aggregate score, sum the quality points of your best six subjects. For university admissions, the three core subjects and best three elective subjects are usually considered. The lower the aggregate score, the better

Hamster Combat Launches Season 2: Register Here And Earn Dollars

September 21, 2024 by Rexford Dede Baah-Nyarkoh

Hamster Combat has officially launched its season 2 project. If you couldn’t join season 1, this is an opportunity for you to register and earn dollars.

What Is Hamster Combat?

Hamster Kombat is simple a Telegram crypto game where you get coins just by tapping or performing tasks. These coins would eventually turn into dollars when season 2 ends.

You can also enjoy strategic gameplay, daily bonuses, and the promise of real cryptocurrency rewards. Season 1 officially ended on Friday, September 26, 2024. A players (CEOs) have the opportunity to earn dollars. All you have to do is to connect your wallet.

How To Register Hamster Combat Season 2

It’s very simple to register for Hamster Combat. All you need is Telegram on either your phone or your PC.

If you don’t already have one, download the Telegram app from the App Store or Google Play Store and set up your account.

To register, click here.
The link above will send you straight to Telegram. Click the “Start” button to begin.
Complete Registration: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process and set up your profile.

How To Earn

Once you register. You will see be asked to perform some tasks. Some include, watching YouTube videos, following various accounts on social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, Telegram, YouTube, etc ). The more you do these tasks, the more your coins increases.

Gameplay Basics

Tap to Earn: The core mechanic involves tapping on a digital hamster to mine Hamster coins. This simple action forms the basis of the game, similar to Notcoin’s tap-to-earn game mechanics.

Upgrade Your Exchange: Use the Hamster coins you earn to upgrade your virtual cryptocurrency exchange. Upgrades can increase your coin-earning potential and unlock new features.

Participate in Daily Combos: Invest in specific upgrades each day to earn significant bonuses, like 5 million free in-game HMSTR coins. These daily combos change, so stay updated.

Hamster Kombat is one of the latest sensation in Telegram-based gaming, recapturing the excitement of the Notcoin clicker game with over 300 million players in five months since its launch in March 2024. In Hamster Kombat, you play as the hamster CEO of a fictional crypto exchange, aiming to boost your startup to the top of the industry.

Illegal Jobs That Could Get You Deported As A Student In Canada

September 17, 2024 by Rexford Dede Baah-Nyarkoh

Did you know that there are some jobs you do in Canada as an international student that could get you deported? Although Canada allows students to work part-time during their studies, there are strict rules regarding the types of work you can do. Violation of these rules may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment.

Illegal Jobs That Could Get You Deported As A Student In Canada

Unauthorized work

In Canada, international students can work on a part-time basis even as they study, provided they hold a valid study permit that includes a work authorization. If this is done without permission, it would be regarded as unlawful and one risks being sacked. It is not uncommon for students to take on cash jobs, that is, earn with no official record of it. This is risky because if the government learns about this, you will be deported and your student visa will be canceled.

Work more hours than allowed

Most Canadian study permits allow international students to work up to 20 hours per week in school and full time during breaks, such as holidays. Working over that limit is technically breaching your visa conditions. Employers will sometimes offer additional hours for quick pay, but go over the limit and you are in trouble. This can be grounds for cancellation of one’s visa and possible deportation.

Doing things you are not allowed to do

Some jobs are considered out of bound for international students. For example, a student is not allowed to work in adult entertainment like strip and escort services. The punishment for this could be serious legal implications, which includes termination. It is crucial to make sure the activities that a student is going to involve themselves in fall in the cleared category.

This is an individual work without a license.
Some try to conduct their own business or freelancing. Nevertheless, independent work is prohibited for international students without special permissions. One more reason for disqualification may be acting as an intermediary without the corresponding license.
In short, it can be very costly to violate the employment laws of the country while one is working in Canada as a student and gaining relevant experience. Get the right permits, stay within the work hours, and stay away from restricted jobs that are meant for international students.

2024 WASSCE Ends This Week: See The Last Papers

September 15, 2024 by Rexford Dede Baah-Nyarkoh

The 2024 WASSCE will officially come to an end on Friday, 20th September, 2024, which is in this week. Let’s take a look at the last papers.

As you already know, the WASSCE began on Monday, 5th August, 2024. The papers were written in a period of less than two months.

2024 WASSCE Timetable (Remaining Papers)

Monday, 16th September, 2024

Integrated Science 2 (Essay) – 1hr 30mins
Integrated Science 1 (Objective) – 1hr
Integrated Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) – 2hrs

Tuesday, 17th September, 2024

Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative C) – 2hrs (1st Set)
Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative C) – 2hrs (2nd Set)
Economics 2 (Essay) – 2hrs
Economics 1 (Objective) – 1hr
Applied Electricity 2 (Essay)
Applied Electricity 1 (Objective)

Wednesday, 18th September, 2024

Geography 2 (Essay) – 2hrs
Geography 1 (Objective) – 1hr
Woodwork 3 (Practical) – 3hrs (1st Set)
Woodwork 3 (Practical) – 3hrs (2nd Set)
Geography 3 (Practical and Physical Geography) – 1hr 50mins
Clothing and Textiles 2 (Essay) – 1hr 30mins
Clothing and Textiles 1 (Objective) – 1hr

Thursday, 19th September, 2024

Literature-In-English 3 (Drama & Poetry) – 2hrs 30mins
Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative C) – 2hrs 45mins (1st Set)
Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative C) – 2hrs 45mins (2nd Set)
Electronics 2 (Essay) – 1hr
Electronics 1 (Objective) – 1hr

Friday, 20th September, 2024

Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay) – 2hrs
Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective) – 1hr
Islamic Studies 2 (Essay) – 2hrs
– Islamic Studies 1 (Objective) – 50mins
West African Traditional Religion 2 (Essay) – 2hrs 10mins
West African Traditional Religion 1 (Objective) – 50mins
Chemistry 2 (Essay)
Chemistry 1 (Objective)

2024 WASSCE Grading System.

A1 Excellent 75% – 100%
B2 Very good 70% – 74%
B3 Good 65%- 69%
C4 Credit 60% – 64%
C5 Credit 55% – 59%
C6 Credit 50% – 54%
D7 Pass 45% – 49%
E8 Pass 40% – 44%
F9 Failure 0% – 39%

The numerical value is also listed below;

GRADE	NUMERIC VALUE	INTERPRETATION
A1	1	EXCELLENT
B2	2	VERY GOOD
B3	3	GOOD
C4	4	CREDIT
C5	5	CREDIT
C6	6	CREDIT
D7	7	PASS
E8	8	PASS
F9	9	FAIL

WASSCE results are usually divided into core subjects and elective subjects. The core subjects typically include:

English Language
Mathematics (Core)
Integrated Science or Social Studies

Elective subjects can vary depending on your chosen program but might include subjects like Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Geography, Literature, etc.

Using the grading system table provided above, convert each of your letter grades to their corresponding quality points.

Why International Students Get Deported From Canada

September 13, 2024 by Rexford Dede Baah-Nyarkoh

There are several reasons why international students get deported from Canada. This article will explain some of the main reasons and give you steps to avoid being deported.

Why International Students Get Deported From Canada

1. Violating Visa Conditions

Number one on the list is the violation of visa conditions. Every student visa comes with its terms and conditions. Violating just one condition may get you deported.

You need to meet all the conditions. If you don’t meet these conditions, you may lose your student status and study permit. You may also have to leave Canada. Some may include: change of school without following the appropriate steps. Authorities know you are in School A, but you changed it to school B, without alerting them.

2. Incomplete or Fraudulent Document

Another reason students get deported is because of fake documents. Before you get a visa as an international student, you surely need to pass through the Canadian embassy of your country. Sometimes, you may be given a greenlight even though your documents may be fake (unknownly to them). However, if you eventually gets your visa, you will surely be caught as the university you applied will once again work with the Embassy to do another investigations on your documents. You will surely be caught and be deported. Sometimes, you may face jail term.

3. Poor academic performance.

Just like other schools around the world, performing poorly in school will get you repeated. At the Tertiary level, you will be sacked. If you are an international student, you will be sacked and deported. So try as much as possible to give your very best in school.

4. Working more hours than you should.

Usually, students visas come with work permit. Sometimes, international students are allowed to work 12 hours or 20 hours a week. If you work above this duration, you will sanctioned, or deported. You simply needs to follow the rules.

5. Failing to renew study permit.

Every visa comes with an expiring date. Sometimes you may get 2 years student visa for your second degree. However, due to some circumstances, you may need another year to make it three years or more. In this case, you have to apply for a renewal of visa. Failure to do this will get you deported back to your country.

6. Engaging in illegal activities

You mission as an international student is to study, have fun and work within the given hours. Engaging in Illegal activities will get you arrested. You will be deported immediately. You may also be banned from entering Canada for over 10 years or for life

7. Failing to maintain sufficient funds for your stay.

You cannot get a student visa without proving to the embassy that you have sufficient funds and regular source of income that can cater for you stay in Canada and also pay for your tuition and bills. Once you prove to the embassy, you will get your visa. However, if you fail to maintain such funds in the duration set, and you go broke, you will be deported. In some cases, if person who is supposed to pay for your tuition fails to pay it in one academic year, you will be deported.