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Vacation date for term 2

2023/2024 Academic Year: Vacation date for term 2 in basic schools in Ghana

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Why This Term 2 Scheme of Learning is Essential for 2026A Scheme of Learning (SoL) is the "big picture" of your classroom's academic journey. It takes the broad National Pre-Tertiary Education Curriculum and breaks it down into manageable, weekly blocks of learning.For Term 2, our schemes follow the Standards-Based Curriculum (SBC) for KG to Primary 6 and the Common Core Programme (CCP) for JHS 1-3. These schemes ensure:Consistency: Every student receives a high-quality, standardized education regardless of their location.Depth Over Breadth: We focus on the 4Rs (Reading, wRiting, aRithmetic, and cReativity) to ensure students truly master a concept before moving forward.Seamless Progression: Each week’s strand and sub-strand is strategically ordered to build on previous knowledge, reducing learning gaps.Key Features of the KG1 to Basic 9 SchemesOur downloadable schemes are strictly aligned with NaCCA and GES requirements:LevelCurriculum FocusKey Term 2 MilestonesKG 1 - KG 2Play-Based LearningDeveloping the 5Cs (Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Culture) through experiential activities.Primary 1 - 6Standards-BasedIntensive focus on Literacy and Numeracy using the CPA Approach (Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract).JHS 1 - 3 (B7-B9)Common Core (CCP)Shifting from "passing exams" to building character and 21st-century competencies like digital literacy.How to Use These Schemes Effectively in Your ClassroomTo get the most out of these resources, teachers are encouraged to:Differentiate Instruction: Use the "Notes and Guidance" section of the scheme to adapt your teaching for learners with different abilities.Integrate TLMs: The 2026 curriculum emphasizes learner-centered instruction. Use the suggested resources in the scheme to improvise teaching and learning materials (TLMs) that make lessons practical.Active Learning: Plan for "Learning Centres" in your classroom—dedicated spots for Numeracy, Reading, and Arts—as suggested in the new curriculum implementation guidelines

The term 2 vacation date and day for the 2023–2024 academic year are drawing to a close as Easter approaches. Although public and private basic schools do not have the same reopening and vacation dates in Ghana, the information provided in this post will be useful to all schools, teachers, parents, and students as they plan their holidays as well as make plans for the third term of the academic year.

 

When did basic schools start the second term in January 2024?

The second term of the 2023–2024 academic year for basic schools started on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

 

Will basic schools in Ghana vacate before Easter in 2024?

No, public basic schools will not vacate before Easter however some private schools will vacate before Easter and reopen ahead of other schools.

Basic schools in Ghana will not vacate before Easter. Instead, they will have a short break.

However, the vacation dates for term 2 in basic schools in Ghana are March 25th to March 29th, 2024. After the break, they will return to school to continue with their academic work.

 

When do basic schools start their term 2 examinations in Ghana?

For schools that use the calendar released by the Ghana Education Service, they will start their end-of-term examination before the Easter break and continue when they return or start the examination right after they return to school on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. For schools that will start their examination after Easter, the revision week is scheduled from March 25th to March 29th, 2024.

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Term 2 Vacation Date

The 2023–2024 academic calendar released by the Ghana Education Service (GES) shows that all basic schools in Ghana will end the second term on April 11, 2024.

Dr. Eric Nkansah, the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), has guaranteed that the calendar will run smoothly. Concerning the effects of the transitional calendar on Form Two pupils as opposed to Form One children under the single-track calendar, Africa Education Watch’s Kofi Asare stresses the need for explanation.

Policies and programmes pertaining to education in Ghana are overseen and administered by the Ghana Education Service (GES), a government body. From pre-tertiary to post-tertiary education, it monitors policy execution. To guarantee high-quality education across the nation, the GES oversees public schools, creates curricula, administers exams, and offers advice and oversight. Among its other responsibilities is the guarantee of equal educational opportunities for all Ghanaian citizens, as well as the training and professional development of educators.

 

 

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