General News of 2026-09-03

2026/2027 SHS Admissions: Here is the National Harmonised Prospectus

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the release of the National Harmonised Prospectus for Senior High School (SHS) and Senior High Technical School (SHTS) admissions for the 2026/2027 academic year. In a statement signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES, and available to GhanaWeb on September 3, 2026, the Service emphasised that the prospectus is a key step in streamlining admissions and ensuring fairness across the country. ‘Some of us keep wondering what we were really doing in the past eight years’ – Chief Justice The statement explained that the prospectus, which applies to both boarding and day students, is intended to provide clear guidance on the essential items required for enrolment. "Ahead of the release of the school placements, this prospectus is intended to provide parents and students with clear guidance on the essential items required for enrolment, ensuring that all newly admitted SHS students are adequately prepared to begin the academic year," the statement read. The GES has further urged parents and students to carefully review the prospectus and make the necessary preparations before the commencement of the academic year. Schools and other stakeholders have also been directed to adhere strictly to the requirements outlined to guarantee a smooth, consistent and standardised admission process nationwide. 'Take it from me, nothing will happen if the police fire at you and break your legs' - Commander to students "Parents and students are encouraged to carefully review the prospectus and make the necessary preparations ahead of the commencement of the 2026/2027 academic year. "...Schools and other relevant stakeholders are also expected to adhere to the requirements outlined in the National Harmonised Prospectus to ensure a smooth, consistent and standardised admission process nationwide," the statement added. The statement comes ahead of the release of school placements and is designed to ensure that all newly admitted students are adequately prepared to begin the academic year. See statement below. VKB/BAI 'We have used it for years' - Traders speak on Ethemax use