By Joyce Danso
Accra, Sept. 26, GNA- School Placement is absolutely free, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has said.
A statement issued and signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, GES said parents, guardians or students should not pay money to any individual or group of persons for placement into any Senior High School or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institution.
“The GES categorically states that the school placement exercise is absolutely free of charge. At no point should any parent, guardian or student pay any money to any individual or group of persons for placement into any Senior High School or Technical and Vocational Educational and Training (TVET) institution.
According to GES, its Management’s attention has been drawn to trending reports on social media allegeding that some parents and guardians are being charged sums of money for placement of wards in Senior High Schools.
The statement said GES had established official and transparent processes for placement.
“Parents and guardians are advised to use only the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) portal, the Resolution Centres and the official GES communication channels for all placement -related concerns.”
We encourage anyone who is approached with demands for money in exchange for placement to report immediately to the Ghana Education Service or the nearest Police Station for swift action.”
GES said it remained committed to ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all qualified candidates.
“Placement into Senior High Schools is strictly merit-based and free of charge,” the statement added.
GNA
Edited by Christian Akorlie