The Ghana Education Service (GES) has extended the deadline for the 2025 school selection process to Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
In a statement, GES explained that the move follows the government’s recent policy shift to include private SHSs in the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme, beginning in the 2026/2027 academic year.
“This extension has become necessary due to the inclusion of private Senior High Schools in the selection process, allowing candidates additional time to make well-informed choices,” the statement explained.
The GES encouraged students to seek guidance from teachers, parents, and guardians before finalizing their selections. It also clarified that all existing guidelines and procedures remain unchanged, except for the updated school list, which now includes approved private SHSs.
“This extension has become necessary due to the inclusion of private Senior High Schools in the selection process, allowing candidates additional time to make well-informed choices,” the statement explained.
In this regard, all Regional Directors of Education have been directed to ensure the new deadline is promptly communicated to Metro, Municipal, and District Directors, as well as to JHS final-year students through their school heads.
GES has also encouraged students to seek guidance from teachers, parents, and guardians before finalizing the process.
To assist students in navigating the expanded options, a supplementary register featuring the newly added private SHSs has been provided.
The Service stressed the need for careful consideration to ensure optimal placement outcomes.
