Here is the general prospectus for 2024 BECE student going SHS one

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released a harmonised prospectus for all Senior High and Technical Schools across the country, aimed at standardising the list of requirements for prospective first-year students. Known as the “National Prospectus”, this document outlines uniformed items that all fresh students must provide, eliminating the need for schools to impose additional, unofficial demands.

The Director-General of GES, Dr. Eric Nkansah, clarified that the move is intended to ease the burden on parents and ensure transparency in the admission process. With the release of the prospectus, parents can now begin preparations before the rollout of the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), without waiting for individual school instructions.

Prospectus Categories

The national prospectus is divided into three main categories, each detailing specific items required:

Category A (Basic Items): This category includes 27 essential items such as:

A hard body suitcase or trunk

A chop box or hard plastic container

Toiletries

Bedding

School-specific footwear and underwear

Educational materials like a mathematical set and scientific calculator

Category B (Cleaning Materials): Students are grouped into three different categories, each with its own list of cleaning items:

Group One: A pair of hard hand gloves, 5 litres of liquid soap, and 1 kg of washing powder.

Group Two: A small bottle of bleach, a dustpan, a long-handled broom, and a scrubbing brush.

Group Three: A standing mop and bucket, a duster, and a short local broom.

Day Students: Under Category A, day students are required to bring items such as a mathematical set, a scientific calculator, school-specific decent sandals, and sneakers (either black or white), along with a school bag. The same cleaning materials listed under Category B also apply to them.

Rationale for Grouping

Dr. Nkansah explained that the decision to group the cleaning materials into three categories was based on previous experiences where students were required to purchase a long list of items. The new approach aims to spread the responsibility among students while ensuring that all cleaning materials are adequately covered without overwhelming parents.

He also advised parents to begin purchasing items under Category A while awaiting the final categorisation of their children for cleaning materials once the CSSPS placement is confirmed.

Assurances and Compliance

The Director-General reassured parents that the CSSPS placement process would run smoothly, promising that all qualified candidates would be admitted, as there are enough vacancies across the schools. He also urged parents not to worry, as GES is prepared to address any challenges that may arise.

Dr. Nkansah issued a stern warning to school heads, reminding them that the harmonised prospectus replaces any school-specific versions. Heads of schools are expected to comply with the new guidelines and are encouraged to contact GES for clarification if needed.

In addition, Dr. Nkansah cautioned that any attempt by individuals to demand money for school placements would not be tolerated. "The admission process is free," he emphasised, and offenders would be dealt with by the law.

This harmonised prospectus is part of GES's broader effort to make the transition into secondary education smoother and more affordable for parents while maintaining uniformity across the country’s schools.