Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has announced a major policy shift that will allow candidates of the Basic Education Certificate Examination to select their preferred Senior High Schools only after their results are released.
The new directive forms part of reforms to the Computerized School Selection and Placement System, aimed at improving fairness and helping students make more informed decisions about their academic future.
Speaking at an event, the Minister explained that the current system—where students choose schools before sitting for the exams—often leads to mismatches in placement due to uncertainty about performance.
“In the past, students selected schools without knowing their aggregate, and that affected the placement system,” he 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,” he added.
Under the new arrangement, candidates will have a one-week window after the release of results to review and confirm their school preferences before placements are finalized.
The policy is expected to reduce errors in the placement process, enhance transparency, and improve overall efficiency in admissions into Senior High Schools.
Education stakeholders believe the move could address longstanding concerns about the CSSPS, particularly issues of misplaced students and limited access to preferred schools.
The reform marks a significant departure from the previous approach and is expected to reshape how students transition from basic to secondary education in Ghana.
