Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has inaugurated an 11-member committee to oversee the transition of Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) from the double-track system to a single-track system.
The committee, chaired by Prof. Peter Grant of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), has been tasked with reviewing the 2024/2025 academic calendar and proposing a roadmap for the transition.
Key Stakeholders on the Committee
The committee comprises representatives from key educational institutions, including:
- Prof. Godwin Awabil (UCC)
- Prof. Samuel A. Atintono (PRINCOF)
- Prof. Smile Gavua Dzisi (Mrs.) – Deputy Director-General, Management Service, GES
- Dr. Munawaru Issahaque – Deputy Director-General, Quality and Access, GES
- D. W. Agbenyo (WAEC)
- Rosemond Wilson (PhD) (WAEC)
- Mr. Augustus Agyemfra (CODE)
- Mr. David Odjidja (CHASS)
- Addo Nicholas Nii Kpakpoe (COHBS)
- Prince Charles Agyemang-Duah – Schools & Instructions Division, GES
Their primary mandate is to realign the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) calendar with other West African countries and develop a structured plan for eliminating the double-track system.
A Move Towards Stability in Education
The transition to a single-track system is expected to improve academic consistency and enhance the quality of education in Ghana’s secondary schools. Overcrowding and teaching quality concerns have been key challenges of the double-track system, and the new approach seeks to provide a more stable and effective learning environment for students.
With this initiative, the government aims to ensure that Ghana’s education system aligns with global best practices, offering students a well-structured academic experience.
