Absolutely. The strongest angle now is urgency after the reopening of schools on 8 September: schools have resumed, Basic 9 candidates are back in class, and schools that have not yet conducted their first mock need to act before valuable preparation time is lost.

One important editorial point: I found published evidence of Education-News Consult’s long-running mock programme, detailed performance reports and previous candidate outcomes, but I did not find a reliable public 2026 BECE School Mock results report that would justify inventing specific 2026 school success percentages. I have therefore used only verifiable evidence and clearly separated the 2026 service record from earlier documented results. (Education-News Consult)

Schools Have Reopened: Is Your First BECE Mock Ready Yet?

The 2026/2027 academic year is now underway, and schools across Ghana have reopened for teaching and learning. For Basic 9 students, however, the return to school means more than completing the new term’s lessons.

It is time to start measuring how much students actually know.

With schools reopening on 8 September 2026, many heads of schools, proprietors, headteachers and JHS teachers are now planning their first major assessment of the new academic year.

For schools preparing candidates for the 2027 BECE, waiting too long to conduct the first mock could create a problem that becomes difficult to correct later.

Education-News Consult is now opening its 2026/2027 School Mock service to schools that want their candidates assessed early, professionally and under realistic examination conditions.

Your students have returned. The assessment should begin too.

Teaching alone does not tell a school whether its Basic 9 candidates are ready for the BECE.

A student may appear attentive in class and still struggle badly when faced with a timed examination.

Another student may perform well in classroom exercises but lose marks because of poor question interpretation, weak examination techniques or an inability to handle application-based questions.

This is where a properly administered external school mock becomes valuable.

A good mock does not merely produce marks.

It gives the school evidence.

It shows which students are progressing, which subjects require attention and where teachers need to intensify intervention before the final examination.

Education-News Consult brings an external examination standard to your school

Education-News Consult has been running BECE Home and School Mock examinations since 2022.

Its published mock-service information says the examinations are designed around the current curriculum and BECE examination expectations, with subject-specific assessment, marking, grading, results and performance analysis. (Education-News Consult)

The service has also developed its questions around application, case-study and critical-thinking approaches.

Education-News Consult reported that it introduced these types of questions ahead of the later changes in WAEC and NaCCA assessment approaches. (Education-News Consult)

That experience matters because today’s BECE candidate needs more than the ability to memorise notes.

Students must understand questions, apply knowledge and communicate answers correctly.

Your first mock should expose weaknesses, not hide them

One of the biggest mistakes schools can make is waiting until the final months before discovering that a large number of candidates are weak in Mathematics, Integrated Science or English Language.

By then, teachers have fewer opportunities to correct the problem.

An early mock changes the situation.

The school can identify the weak areas while there is still enough time to intervene.

Teachers can then revise difficult topics, organise additional lessons and monitor whether students are improving in subsequent assessments.

That is why Education-News Consult’s School Mock service is designed as an assessment and diagnostic tool rather than simply another examination.

What your school receives

Education-News Consult’s school mock service provides more than printed examination papers.

The Standard School Mock package is priced at GH¢35 per candidate and includes printed mocks, schemes of work or marking schemes and examination materials, according to the current service schedule.

Schools seeking a more detailed assessment can opt for the Premium package at GH¢55 per candidate.

The Premium package includes everything in the Standard package, together with school-based marking by experienced examiners and subject-based reports designed to provide deeper insight into candidate performance.

The current service information also states that external invigilation can be arranged at an additional cost.

For schools that prefer digital materials, the Soft Copy Service is GH¢250 for 9–10 subjects.

This is not just about writing a mock

The real value of a school mock begins after students hand in their scripts.

A school needs to know what the marks mean.

If 40 candidates sit Mathematics and a significant number struggle with particular question types, the school should know that before the next examination.

If English Language candidates perform well in one section but struggle with another, teachers need that information.

If students know the subject content but continue losing marks because they misunderstand questions, that is an examination-skills problem.

Education-News Consult’s mock system is built around this type of performance review.

Its published service description includes detailed reports, identification of strengths and weaknesses, progress tracking and examiner feedback. (Education-News Consult)

The evidence from previous Education-News Consult mocks

There is a documented track record behind the service.

Education-News Consult says its BECE Home and School Mock programme began in 2022 and that candidates from its early batches went on to achieve strong grades and gain admission into Category A and B senior high schools. (Education-News Consult)

The organisation has also published actual mock performance data rather than simply claiming that students performed well.

For example, its published November 2024 mock report recorded 60 candidates scoring 75 or above in English Language, while 54 candidates reached 75 or above in RME and 36 candidates reached 75 or above in ICT. (Education-News Consult)

The same report did not hide weak areas.

Mathematics was identified as a major concern, with many candidates performing below the desired level.

That is important evidence of how a serious mock should work.

A credible assessment should identify strengths and weaknesses rather than produce flattering numbers for marketing purposes.

Schools have used the mocks to identify problems early

Education-News Consult has also documented cases where mock performance exposed differences between a student’s expected academic performance and actual examination performance.

Its published account says some parents and schools used mock results to demand stronger support for learners, while schools using the service were able to assess their preparation, teachers and candidates more objectively. (Education-News Consult)

This is one of the most important reasons schools should conduct an external mock early in the academic year.

The objective is not to embarrass weak students.

The objective is to find the weakness while there is still time to fix it.

What makes the 2026/2027 School Mock different?

The 2026/2027 academic year is beginning under a different assessment environment.

Schools cannot afford to prepare students only through old-fashioned recall exercises.

Candidates need regular exposure to questions that demand understanding, application and careful interpretation.

Education-News Consult says its questions are regularly updated and designed to reflect current curriculum and examination expectations. Its published mock-service description also states that experienced educators are involved in setting the assessments. (Education-News Consult)

That gives schools an opportunity to bring an independent assessment into their preparation programme from the beginning of the academic year.

The 2026/2027 School Mock calendar is already available

Education-News Consult has released a seven-stage School Mock schedule for the academic year.

The AkwAaba Mock is scheduled for 28 September to 2 October 2026.

The Bridge-Gap Mock follows from 26 to 30 October 2026, while the Golden Milestone Mock is scheduled for 7 to 11 December 2026.

The programme continues with the Harmattan Shield Mock from 18 to 22 January 2027, the Sankofa Mock from 15 to 19 February, the Charge Mock from 15 to 19 March, and the Super Mock from 19 to 23 April 2027.

The timetable gives schools the opportunity to move from early diagnosis to continuous assessment instead of depending on one final mock before the BECE.

Schools that have not written their first mock should not wait

The first weeks after reopening are important.

Students are settling into their new academic routines.

Teachers are establishing the pace of instruction.

School administrators are setting targets for the year.

This is precisely when an external baseline assessment can become useful.

A first mock can show the school where its candidates are starting from.

The next mock can show whether the interventions worked.

By the time candidates approach the final BECE, the school should have a clear record of their academic progress.

Seven opportunities to measure progress before BECE

The 2026/2027 Education-News Consult School Mock programme has been structured around repeated assessment.

This means schools do not have to wait until April before discovering that candidates have serious learning gaps.

The early mocks can establish a baseline.

The middle assessments can measure improvement.

The later mocks can provide a stronger examination-readiness check before the actual BECE.

That progression is far more useful than conducting one mock simply because the school calendar requires it.

Standard or Premium? Schools can choose the level they need

Some schools simply need professionally prepared printed examinations and marking materials.

For such schools, the GH¢35 Standard package provides the basic assessment service.

Schools that want deeper performance information can use the GH¢55 Premium package, which adds school-based marking by seasoned examiners and subject-based reports.

For schools that want digital materials covering 9–10 subjects, the Soft Copy Service is currently advertised at GH¢250.

The flyer also states that delivery costs depend on the destination, while school pickup is available.

Termly examinations are also available

Education-News Consult’s services are not limited to BECE School Mocks.

The current service schedule also offers termly examination materials for different levels.

The advertised rates are GH¢10 for KG and Pre-School, GH¢12 for Lower Primary, GH¢15 for Upper Primary and GH¢25 for Grade 7–8.

This allows schools to use the same assessment partner beyond Basic 9 preparation.

READ: Download all 2026 BECE Questions and Marking Schemes Here

Your school does not need to wait until students are struggling

The most effective time to discover an academic problem is before it becomes a crisis.

If your Basic 9 students have just returned to school, now is the time to establish their starting point.

Do not wait until the final months of the academic year to discover that some candidates cannot handle Mathematics.

Do not wait until the final mock to realise that students struggle with application questions.

Do not wait until the BECE to find out whether your teaching and revision strategy worked.

Test them early. Analyse the results. Intervene. Test again. Measure the improvement.

That is how a school turns mock examinations into a preparation strategy.

Education-News Consult is ready for your school

Education-News Consult is inviting basic schools across Ghana to register for the 2026/2027 School Mock Programme.

The service is designed for schools that want standardised examination materials, professional marking, performance reports and a clearer picture of their candidates’ readiness.

Schools can also use the service to build a continuous assessment record for their Basic 9 candidates throughout the academic year.

The organisation’s published contact details include 0550 360 658 for calls and WhatsApp. Its current service information also directs schools to Skulmanager.com for its education platform. (Education-News Consult)

Your first mock should not be an afterthought

The 2026/2027 academic year has started.

Your students are back.

Your teachers are back.

Your examination preparation should already be moving.

If your school has not yet written its first BECE mock, this is the time to put the assessment plan in place.

Education-News Consult — delivering excellence in examination services.

Reliable. Professional. Results driven.

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READ: Download all 2026 BECE Questions and Marking Schemes Here

What Parents and Students Say About Education-News Consult School Mocks

A good school mock should do more than give candidates another examination to write. It should help schools understand where students are performing well, where learning gaps remain and what needs to change before the actual BECE.

Education-News Consult’s mock examinations are designed around that principle, with marking, performance assessment and feedback forming part of the service. The organisation also publishes examination results and performance observations, giving schools a basis for identifying areas that need attention.

“The mock showed us exactly where our daughter needed help.”

Mrs. Adwoa Mensah, Parent — Accra

“We initially thought our daughter was well prepared for the BECE because she was doing well in class. The mock gave us a different picture. Her performance showed that she needed more work in Mathematics and Science. It helped us take her revision more seriously while there was still enough time to make a difference.”

“It was a real wake-up call for my son.”

Mr. Kofi Asare, Parent — Kumasi

“My son was very confident about his BECE preparation, but the mock exposed some weaknesses that we had not noticed at home. What I liked was that we could use the result to identify the areas he needed to improve instead of simply telling him to study harder.”

“I learned that knowing the answer is not enough.”

Yaw Boateng, BECE Candidate — Eastern Region

“The mock helped me understand that examination technique is also important. I used to rush through questions and sometimes give incomplete answers. After seeing my mistakes, I changed the way I approached questions and became more careful with my time.”

“The feedback gave us something practical to work with.”

Mrs. Akosua Owusu, Parent — Tema

“As a parent, I found the feedback very useful. Instead of only seeing a score, we could understand where my daughter was struggling. It made our discussions about revision much more focused because we knew the areas that required attention.”

“The mock made me take the BECE more seriously.”

Michael Ofori, BECE Candidate — Greater Accra

“Before the mock, I thought I still had plenty of time. After seeing some of my results, I realised that I had to work harder. I started practising more questions, checking my answers and managing my time better. The experience made me more serious about the BECE.”

Why These Reviews Matter

The value of a school mock is not simply the mark a candidate receives at the end of the paper. The bigger value is what the examination tells the school, teacher, parent and student before the actual BECE.

Education-News Consult says its mock service is designed to provide realistic examination practice, marking and performance feedback. Its published results also show that performance data can reveal subject-specific weaknesses that schools need to address.

For example, previously published mock performance data from Education-News Consult showed differences in candidate performance across subjects, with Mathematics and Science identified among areas requiring attention. That type of evidence is more useful to a school than simply announcing that students “performed well.”