Practical guides for headteachers, bursars, and school administrators
Understanding the 30/70 SBA Split In Ghana, the Continuous Assessment (CA) component of most subjects is divided into a 30% School‑Based Assessment (SBA) and a 70% external examination. The Ministry of Education (MoE) introduced this split to give schools more control over daily...
Understanding the Fee Arrears Challenge in Ghana Fee arrears are a persistent problem for many schools across Ghana and the wider African region. When parents fall behind on tuition, it affects cash flow, staff salaries, maintenance budgets and ultimately the quality of education...
Why AI‑Powered Question Banks Matter for Ghanaian Schools From the BECE to the WASSCE, teachers in Ghana spend countless hours writing, reviewing and organising test items. An AI‑driven question bank can cut that workload, ensure alignment with the Ghana Education Service...
Why Mobile Money Is Changing Fee Collection in Ghana Since the launch of MoMo platforms such as MTN Mobile Money, Vodafone Cash and AirtelTigo Money, more than 80% of Ghanaians own a mobile phone capable of sending or receiving money. For schools, this means parents no longer need to...
Why Traditional Terminal Reports Often Go Unread In many Ghanaian schools, the end‑of‑term report card is a routine paperwork exercise. Yet parents frequently skim or ignore it because it is dense, uses jargon, or arrives too late. When reports fail to capture attention, the whole...
Why Digitise the Canteen Now? School canteens in Ghana face everyday challenges: long queues, cash‑handling errors, and limited visibility of sales. With the rise of mobile money (MoMo) and the Ghana Education Service’s push for digital record‑keeping, there is a clear opportunity...
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 reveal trends, flag problems, and guide timely interventions. When used correctly, attendance data becomes an early warning...
Understanding the BECE Landscape in Ghana The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is the gateway for JHS 3 pupils to enter senior high school. For administrators, the challenge is not only academic preparation but also logistics, fees, communication and staff coordination...
Understanding the 30/70 SBA Split In Ghana, the Continuous Assessment (SBA) component of most senior high school subjects is split into 30% internal assessment and 70% external examination. The policy, introduced by the Ghana Education Service (GES), aims to give students a fair chance...