Practical guides for headteachers, bursars, and school administrators
Understanding the BECE Landscape in Ghana The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is the gateway for JHS 3 students to enter senior high school (SHS). For administrators, headteachers and bursars, the exam is not just an academic event – it impacts school reputation...
Understanding the 30/70 SBA Split In Ghana, the Senior High School (SHS) and Technical/Vocational examinations use a 30% School-Based Assessment (SBA) and 70% final exam weighting. The split aims to balance continuous assessment with a standardised...
Understanding the Fee Arrears Challenge in Ghana Fee arrears are a chronic problem for many private and public schools in Ghana. According to the Ghana Education Service (GES), schools lose up to 30% of projected revenue each term because parents delay or default on payments. The impact...
Why AI‑Powered Question Banks Are a Game Changer for Ghanaian Schools In Ghana, teachers spend countless hours writing and revising questions for BECE, WASSCE and internal assessments. With tighter timetables, larger class sizes and the need to align with the Ghana Education...
Why Mobile Money Is Transforming School Fee Collection in Ghana In the last decade, mobile money platforms such as MTN Mobile Money, AirtelTigo Money and Vodafone Cash have become the preferred way for parents to pay school fees. The convenience of sending money from a smartphone, the...
Why Most Terminal Reports Go Unread In many Ghanaian schools, the end‑of‑term report card is a formality that ends up in a drawer. Parents often skip it because it is dense, uses unfamiliar jargon, or simply arrives too late. When a report does not capture a parent's attention, the...
Why Digitise the Canteen Now? School canteens are the heart of daily life on campus. They provide meals, snacks and a place for students to socialise. Yet many canteens still rely on cash registers, handwritten ledgers and manual stock counts. In Ghana, this creates three common...
Understanding the Power of Attendance Data In Ghanaian schools, daily attendance is more than a roll‑call exercise. It is a rich source of information that can alert you to academic decline, financial shortfalls, health outbreaks, and even staff performance issues before they become...
Why a Structured BECE Prep Plan Matters For most junior high schools in Ghana, the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is the gateway to senior high school. A well‑organised preparation plan reduces panic, improves attendance, and gives teachers a clear roadmap. When the...