IN A GROUNDBREAKING move set to reshape Ghana’s education landscape, the Ministry of Education has officially released the first list of private schools selected for inclusion in the pilot phase of the Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy.
This milestone marks a significant shift in Ghana’s education policy, aimed at expanding access and improving equity across the system.
According to the Ministry, the initiative reflects a strategic effort to bridge infrastructure gaps in public schools, especially in high-demand areas. Private schools were selected based on their proximity to overcrowded public institutions and their capacity to absorb more students.
“This pilot programme is a crucial step in ensuring that no Ghanaian child is left behind due to space limitations or socio-economic status,” the Ministry stated.
The Ministry is collaborating closely with the Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) and other stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation.
The selected private institutions will undergo capacity building and infrastructural upgrades where necessary to meet national standards under the Free SHS framework.
Key stakeholders believe this approach will not only increase enrollment but also improve the quality of education by fostering competition and resource sharing between public and private institutions.
As monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are rolled out, the Ministry has hinted at a possible nationwide expansion in future phases, depending on the success of the pilot.
This move aligns with earlier calls by then former President John Mahama and the opposition NDC, who have long advocated for equitable educational access through a blended public-private partnership model.
Source: Nationaltymes.com
