GES Officially Confirms SHSs 2025/2026 Academic Calendar and Online Learning Mandatory

The Ghana Education Service (GES) confirmed the 2025/2026 academic calendar. It remains unchanged from the original issue. The calendar applies to SHS/SHTS students.

GES SHSs 2025/2026 academic calendar and Mandatory Off-Campus Learning

New provisions cover off-campus teaching. These apply to students in transition schools. Online/off-campus periods are mandatory. They are not considered vacations or breaks. These periods are mandatory for teaching and learning.

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Detailed Calendar for Transition Schools

The focus is on students in transition schools. The academic schedule is detailed below.

Transition Senior High Schools Academic Calendar (2025/2026)

1. Form 3 Calendar

This schedule covers the final academic period for Form 3 students in transition schools.

2. Form 2 Calendar

This schedule includes the mandatory online/off-campus teaching period for Form 2 students.

3. Form 1 GES SHSs 2025/2026 academic calendar

This schedule details the mixed on-campus and mandatory online learning for Form 1 students.

Source: Ghana Education Service (GES) Immediate Release, 2nd January 2026

Single Track Schools Academic Calendar (2025/2026)

To complete the academic calendar overview and ensure optimal mobile viewing, here is the schedule for Single Track Schools broken down into two vertically-oriented tables.

1. Single Track Schools: Forms 1 and 2

This schedule covers Forms 1 and 2 students in Single Track Schools up until the end of the academic year.

2. Single Track Schools: Form 3

This schedule covers the final academic term for Form 3 students in Single Track Schools.

📝 Key Takeaway

The academic calendar for SHS/SHTS remains unchanged. The dates above detail the schedule confirmed by the GES.

The GES SHSs 2025/2026 Academic Calendar Learning Provisions and Resources

Management made provisions for learning support. This helps students during the off-campus periods.

These arrangements ensure every student participates. Participation should be through at least one of the avenues.

Management Urges Participation

Management urges all stakeholders to participate. Heads, teachers, parents, and guardians are urged to help. They must ensure full access and support.

Disclaimer: This report is based on the immediate release from the Ghana Education Service (GES). Readers should always confirm details via official GES channels.