Private Schools Association petitions CHRAJ over 30% school placement equity

Okyere Darko 4 weeks ago

Private School Associations have petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to oppose the government’s 30% priority placement system which reserves Category ‘A’ second-cycle school admission for public school students over their colleagues in private schools.

The Association says that the 30% placement policy has led to widespread concerns, “as it prioritizes public school students for highly sought-after schools, regardless of their academic performance compared to private school peers.”

“This practice, in our view, compromises fairness and undermines the values of equity and meritocracy that Ghana’s educational system should uphold

Many private school students, who have worked tirelessly to excel academically, are now facing restricted access to these premier institutions due solely to the type of school they attended.” a member of the Private School Associations said.

The Associations say the unfair computer placement system not only disadvantages their private school students who participate in the Basic Education Certificate Examination but also affects their students’ academic and future career opportunities

They have therefore scheduled November 14, 2024, to hold a news conference at Ghana International Press Centre, Accra on the Theme: “Equal Access for All: Addressing Inequities in Senior High School Admissions”, said,

The Private School Associations will present a detailed case during the conference, highlighting the educational, legal, and social implications of this policy.

Representatives from private schools, concerned parents, and educational experts will be in attendance to shed light on the adverse effects of the policy and to advocate for a fairer, more inclusive system.

The Associations are the Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS), the Ghana National Association of Private Schools, The National Council Of Parent-Teacher Associations of Ghana and the Private Education Coalition (PEC).