Government has announced a two-year programme aimed at ending the double-track system in senior high schools across the country.
Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday, November 13, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson said the initiative forms part of efforts to expand access, improve infrastructure, and enhance the quality of secondary education nationwide.
“Mr. Speaker, education is the ladder by which nations climb to prosperity, and for Ghana, that ladder must be strong, wide, and within the reach of every child,” Dr. Forson said.
He explained that many schools remain overcrowded and lack the facilities needed to deliver quality education, adding that “as a result of this, the previous administration introduced the double-track system which has adversely affected the academic calendar and quality of education.”
Dr. Forson stated, “Government is rolling out a two-year programme to end the double-track system in our secondary schools. We will expand infrastructure, enhance quality, and improve access.”
He further emphasized that the programme will “eliminate the double-track system and ensure that every child can attend school full-time, in dignity and in safety.”
Under the plan, government will upgrade Category A schools by building new classroom blocks, dormitories, and improving overall quality. In addition, 10 Category B schools will be upgraded to Category A status and equipped with modern classrooms, dormitories, libraries, and science and ICT laboratories.
Dr. Forson highlighted that while Category A schools receive overwhelming demand, “Category C schools, which hold more than half of available spaces, remain under-enrolled due to infrastructure and quality gaps.”
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
