Ghana’s free senior high school (Free SHS) programme, a flagship of Nana Akufo-Addo’s presidency, was launched in 2017 and more than GH¢8.4bn ($705m) has been spent on it so far. Yet, say analysts, ...
Former Minister for Education and 2024 vice-presidential running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has underscored that Ghana’s flagship Free Senior High School (Free ...
The government has chosen 60 Private Senior High Schools to participate in the Free SHS policy. The Ghana National Council of Private Schools said this highlights efforts to foster collaboration with ...
Accra, May 28, GNA – Dr. Clement Apaak, Deputy Minister of Education, has announced that plans to include private schools in the Free SHS policy are far advanced, with implementation set for the 2026 ...
In 2017, Ghana took a bold step by introducing its Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, a reform intended to transform the educational landscape and make secondary education accessible to all. The ...
Education drives economic growth and individual well-being. Secondary education, in particular, plays a crucial role. In recent decades, this recognition has encouraged several African countries to ...
The future of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme hangs in a precarious balance following a collapse in negotiations between the Ministry of Education and key implementing agencies on ...