The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the government is taking concrete steps to phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools by 2027.
Speaking at a meeting with members of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) in Sunyani, Mr Iddrisu said the move forms part of broader reforms aimed at enhancing secondary education nationwide.
“We are working to revise the curriculum… If the government is to succeed in ending the double-track system, not later than Monday, you should have a board so that all expenditures are properly approved by the board. We expect that by the year 2027, the double-track system will be a thing of the past,” he stated.
The Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to education and human capital development, noting that the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) will continue to play a key role in improving school infrastructure across the country.
The double-track system was introduced in the 2018/2019 academic year in response to a surge in enrolment following the implementation of the Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy. The system, applied in 400 schools, divided students and staff into two alternating groups to ease pressure on existing facilities.
With plans underway to abolish the system, the government is prioritising infrastructure expansion and curriculum reform to accommodate growing student populations within a single-track framework.
