Primary schools are institutions where we receive the foundation of our education. This article talks about the history of the first ever primary school in Ghana.
The Wesleyan Methodist Church founded Ghana’s first primary school in Cape Coast in 1843. The Wesleyan Preparatory School was established with the intention of giving youngsters, particularly the sons of the local chiefs, a foundational education.
The founding of the Wesleyan Preparatory School signaled the start of formal education in Ghana at the time because it was not generally accessible. The school started out with only approximately 25 pupils and was situated in a modest structure, but it quickly expanded and gained prominence.
When the British government assumed control of the nation’s educational system in 1876, the Wesleyan Preparatory School was converted into a government institution. The Cape Coast Government Boys’ School was later given that name.
In Ghana, more primary schools were created over time, increasing access to education. Ghana now offers free and mandatory primary education, and the nation has made tremendous strides toward expanding educational access.
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The founding of Ghana’s first elementary school was a critical turning point in the history of the nation and it was essential in establishing the country’s educational infrastructure.