The Education Minister, Haruna Iddrissu, has announced that Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates will now be made to select their preferred Senior High Schools (SHS) after the release of their results.
The Minister unveiled the new policy on Wednesday, stating that it is part of broader efforts to reform CSSPS and empower students to make more informed decisions about their education.
“In the past, students selected schools without knowing their aggregate, and that affected the placement system. This time, we will provide a mandatory period of one week after results are declared for students to confirm their choices based on their performance,” he stated.
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The new arrangement will be a departure from the era where students were required to select their Senior High Schools before sitting for the BECE, often without a clear understanding of their likely academic performance.
“In the past, students selected schools without knowing their aggregate, and that affected the placement system,” the Minister stated.
“This time, we will provide a mandatory period of one week after results are declared for students to confirm their choices based on their performance.”
This new peocess will enhance fairness, reduce the challenges associated with the placement system, and improve overall efficiency in the admission process into Senior High Schools.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
