The Ministry of Education has announced that there will be a transparent system for the school placement of this years BECE candidates.
According to the Ministry, placements of the candidates into Secondary Schools will be determined by their respective results.
In a release from the Ministry on Wednesday, August 27, they stated, “The 2025 Placement will be determined by a candidate’s aggregate score from six subjects: the four core subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies) and the two best elective subjects. In the event of a tie, the system will use raw scores for a final ranking.”
The Ministry of Education further warned that there will be a zero tolerance for fraud in this years placement system.
The statement read, “The Ministry wishes to emphasize that the 2025 placement exercise is strictly merit-based, and no payment is required for placement.”
They encouraged the public to report cases of such fraud to the right authorities.
“The public is urged to be vigilant and report any individuals attempting to extort money under the guise of Ministry officials, GES, TVETs, CSSPS, or FSHS. All fraudulent activity should be reported immediately to security agencies,” they said.
The Ministry further stated that there will be a verification period starting today, August 27 up until September 1, 2025, to enable candidates the chance to verify and correct any errors in their gender, school, or program choices.
“Candidates can confirm their choices on the official portal: www.cssps.gov.gh. An explainer video will also be made available to guide students and guardians through this process,” they stated.
The Ministry of Education asked all candidates and the general public to remain calm as they are committed to making this a smooth and successful transition.
