The Ghana Education Service (GES) has reversed its school placement decision, reinstating the pre-examination school selection system for 2025 BECE candidates. This change takes effect as the BECE exams officially begin today, May 27, and conclude on June 6, 2025.
This means students will now choose their preferred senior high schools before sitting for their BECE, rather than after results are released.
🎯 Why the Change?
The return to pre-exam selection is aimed at reducing placement errors and simplifying the process through the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). With early selections, the system is expected to handle data more efficiently, reducing the need for manual corrections.
For students, this change offers more predictability. For the system, it creates better alignment between school choices and academic performance.
🧠What Students and Parents Should Know
Under the new structure:
Students must select schools before the exams, requiring more thoughtful planning. Parents are encouraged to engage early and work with school authorities to guide realistic choices. GES plans to launch public education campaigns to help stakeholders understand the revised process.
🔄 Looking Ahead
With the 2025 BECE season approaching, the updated placement structure is expected to improve both fairness and efficiency, while minimizing anxiety around post-exam selections.
This marks a step toward rebuilding trust in the placement system and ensuring smoother transitions into senior high school.
For more information on the BECE placement process and updates, visit the official CSSPS website at https://cssps.gov.gh.
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