The Ghana Education Service (GES) has introduced a standardized prospectus, called the "National Prospectus," for all senior high and technical schools in the country. This prospectus is meant for all incoming first-year students, outlining uniform requirements that all schools must follow.

Under this new directive, no school is allowed to impose additional items beyond what has been officially listed in the national prospectus. This new arrangement ensures that parents can begin shopping for their children before the release of the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) results.

The national prospectus is categorized into three sections, simplifying the process for parents by dividing the requirements into basic needs and cleaning materials.

Categories of the Prospectus

  • Category A: Includes 27 essential items, such as a hard-body suitcase or trunk, chop box or hard plastic container, toiletries, bedding, school-specific footwear, underwear, cutlery, and educational materials like a mathematical set and a scientific calculator.

  • Category B: Consists of cleaning materials, which are further divided into three groups:

    • Group 1: Hand gloves (hard), 5 liters of liquid soap, and 1 kg of washing powder.
    • Group 2: Small bleach, dustpan, long-handle broom, and scrubbing brush.
    • Group 3: Standing mop and bucket, duster, and short local broom.

Requirements for Day Students

Day students are required to have specific items from Category A, including a mathematical set, scientific calculator, school-specific sandals (without embellishments), black or white sneakers, and a school bag. They will also need to follow the same cleaning material groupings as boarding students.

Rationale Behind Grouping

Dr. Eric Nkansah, the Director-General of GES, explained that based on previous experiences, the GES decided to group the cleaning materials to avoid placing the burden of purchasing all items on each student. Instead, students will be categorized into groups within each school, ensuring all necessary cleaning materials are covered.

Dr. Nkansah encouraged parents to begin purchasing the required items, except for the cleaning materials, which can be bought after the students are grouped.

He reassured parents that the CSSPS placement would proceed smoothly and there was no cause for concern, as his team is fully prepared to manage any issues. He also emphasized that the harmonized prospectus would help eliminate unnecessary items from the list and prevent schools from using such lists to delay the admission process.



Message to School Heads

Dr. Nkansah reminded school heads that the national prospectus now replaces any school-specific versions and urged them to adhere to the new guidelines. He also warned that anyone caught demanding money for placements would be held accountable under the law, as the admission process remains free.

The Director-General thanked parents for their patience and assured them that every qualified candidate would receive placement since there are sufficient vacancies available.

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