Projected Dates: Reopening, BECE and 2023/2024 Academic Calendar

The new Reopening date & 2023/2024 Academic Calendar to be released by the Ghana Education Service will further usher academic activities back into the original school year calendar which was used in Ghana prior to the infamous COVID-19 pandemic.

These projections have been made based on the 2019/2020 academic calendar, which was disrupted by Covid-19.

Before the pandemic, every new academic year started in September and ended in August the next year. The Ghana Education Service and The Ministry of Education are yet to come out with the official 2023/2024 Academic Calendar. However, the GES has announced the reopening date for schools.

Per the announcement made by the GES, the first term of the 2023/2024 Academic Calendar/Year starts on October 3rd, 2023.

Projected 2023/2024 Academic Calendar – Important Date and Months

1. Schools reopen for term 1 on October 3rd, 2023.
2. Term 1 will end in December 2023 on or before 21st December 2023
3. The second term is projected to start on or before 9th January 2024
4. Since Good Friday in 2024 is March 29, 2024, schools are more likely to vacate after Easter breaks in early April. The vacation day/date is projected to fall on 11th April 2024 for most schools
5. Term 3 is also projected to start on 30th April or 7th May 2024, depending on the schools. Often, public schools reopen ahead of most private schools.
6. The vacation date for the Third term is projected to be either the 1st or 8th of August 2024.

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Projected date for 2024 BECE

What is the projected 2024 BECE date for candidates?

In 2024, the first BECE under the new curriculum introduced in 2019 will be written.

It is projected that WAEC will administer the 2024 BECE from Monday, June 10th to Friday, June 14th, 2024 across the country if the candidates are to sit for not more than 9 subjects. Note that the GES has introduced two new subjects Career Technology and Creative Arts & Design. It is not currently clear how many subjects will be administered to BECE candidates. If the subjects increase to 10, the examination will be administered in 5 days with the last two papers being written on Friday.

These projected reopening dates for the various terms in the 2023/2024 Academic Calendar and the projected date for the 2024 BECE are from this portal (Ghanaeducation.org) and not the GES.

What is the importance of the announcement of the academic calendar to schools, teachers, and learners?

The announcement of the academic calendar is important to schools, teachers, parents, and learners for a number of reasons:

• Schools: The academic calendar provides schools with a roadmap for the year, including the start and end dates of terms, holidays, and examination periods. This allows schools to plan their teaching and learning activities accordingly.
• Teachers: The academic calendar allows teachers to plan their lessons and assessments in advance. It also helps them to communicate important dates to their students and parents.
• Parents: The academic calendar allows parents to plan their work and family commitments around their children’s school schedule. It also helps them to support their children’s learning by providing them with the necessary resources and materials. Parents will be spending on books and other educational materials for the academic year. The announcement of the full academic calendar goes a long way to help them.
• Learners: The academic calendar helps learners to stay organized and on track with their studies. It also gives them a sense of what to expect during the year.

In addition to these practical benefits, the announcement of the academic calendar also has a number of symbolic and cultural benefits. For example, it marks the beginning of a new school year and a new opportunity for learners to grow and develop.

It also brings together the school community in anticipation of the year ahead.

Overall, the announcement of the academic calendar is an important event for schools, teachers, parents, and learners.

It provides everyone with a shared understanding of the year ahead and helps to ensure that the school year runs smoothly and efficiently.

It is hoped that the Projected Dates for Reopening, the 2024 BECE, and the 2023/2024 Academic Calendar.

It is hoped that the GES and the MoE will announce the new academic timetable soon.

Source: Ghana Education News | Ganaeducation.org