Ghana Education Service Releases Funds for 2025 WASSCE Practicals

• The Ghana Education Service has released funds to Senior High and Technical Schools for the 2025 WASSCE practicals
• The funds are meant to support materials and services for smooth and coordinated exam execution
• The GES has urged schools to use the money responsibly and promised to monitor spending for accountability

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released funds to all Senior High and Technical Schools across the country to cover the fees for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) practical exercises.

In a statement released on Sunday, July 28, 2025, the GES stated that the release of the funds would ensure all practical examinations scheduled for the 2025 WASSCE are fully supported, including the provision of required materials and other essential services.

“The release of the funds seeks to facilitate a smooth and well-coordinated examination process that enables students to focus on their academic work, while relieving parents and guardians of any such financial burdens,” portions of the GES statement read.

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GES demands accountability from school heads

The GES has also called on regional, district, and school-level authorities to utilise the funds appropriately, ensuring they are spent for their intended purposes.

This, according to the service, will enhance accountability and efficiency in the process.

"With the release of the funds, GES seeks to facilitate a smooth and well-coordinated examination process that enables students to focus on their academic work, while relieving parents and guardians of any such financial burdens," the statement further read.

The GES further urged the regional, district, and school authorities to ensure that the funds are used for their intended purposes.

It added that it will continue to monitor the utilisation process to ensure compliance and to maintain high standards in the administration of the examination.

"Regional, district and school authorities are, therefore, strongly urged to ensure the due application of the funds for their intended purposes to guarantee efficiency and accountability. Management will continue to monitor the utilisation process to ensure compliance and to maintain high standards in the administration of examinations," the GES said.

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"The Ghana Education Service appreciates the cooperation of all stakeholders in advancing quality education and remains dedicated to creating an enabling environment for the success of all students," the GES added.

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GES clears capitation grants from 2023

Meanwhile, the government has settled all outstanding capitation grant arrears owed to basic schools nationwide, marking a significant step in supporting public education and improving quality.

This initiative is part of broader efforts to ease financial constraints faced by schools and ensure students receive the necessary academic support.

According to a statement signed by Daniel Fenyi, Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Education Service (GES), the arrears cover the period from 2023 to date.

Released on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the statement noted that the payment underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring smooth school operations, effective management, and enhanced autonomy and accountability.

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The clearance of the arrears is expected to ease pressure on public schools, which often depend on capitation grants to fund operational needs.

With this payment, the government seeks to strengthen the financial stability of schools and boost their capacity to better serve learners.

GES restores Parent-Teacher Associations

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that the GES reinstated the Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in all Senior High Schools (SHS), Technical Schools, and STEM schools across the country.

The initiative aimed to enhance the quality of education and support student development through collaboration between parents, teachers, and students.

GES indicated it would provide further guidelines for the effective implementation of PTAs to ensure transparency, efficiency, and accountability nationwide.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh