Beginning with the upcoming academic year, the government intends to extend the Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy to private schools. This was revealed when the updated rules for choosing schools for applicants getting ready to take the upcoming Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) were announced.
Candidates will now be able to choose seven schools instead of the previous six under the new rules. The time frame for the selection process is set for today, May 27, through June 6.
Speaking to the media on Tuesday, May 27, Deputy Minister of Education Dr. Clement Appak clarified that the goal of the FSHS policy’s inclusion of private schools is to expand capacity and phase out the double-track system gradually.
“As part of our campaign promise, we have been working diligently to bring on board private senior high schools in the delivery of the Free SHS program”,
“Meetings have been held, engagements have been done, and we are very certain that with the diligence we expect from our side and the eagerness of the private schools to participate, the private schools will deliver in their participation”. He stated.
“We believe strongly that in fulfilling this manifesto campaign promise, this is going to serve as an artery in helping us bring an end to the double-track system,” he added.
By Najat Adamu
