The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to conduct a comprehensive review of the Computerized School Placement System (CSSPS) following widespread concerns from parents and students about fairness and efficiency in the current system.
Speaking during a visit to Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC-Legon) in Accra as part of his nationwide tour to welcome first-year students, the Education Minister said a technical committee will be established in the coming days to assess the performance of the system over the past three decades and propose credible reforms.
The review, he explained, will involve key stakeholders, including school authorities, Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs), and education policy experts, to ensure that the new framework prioritizes merit-based placement, transparency, and fairness.
“Some parents and students are genuinely unhappy with the current placement outcomes. A student who applies for a science course and ends up being placed in general arts or business becomes discouraged. That tells us the system is not working well, and we must fix it,” the minister stated.
Mr. Iddrisu criticized alleged instances of favoritism and political interference in the placement process, describing them as “unfair and demotivating” to hardworking students.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that placements are based strictly on merit and performance, rather than influence or connections.
In addition to the review of the CSSPS, the minister announced plans to upgrade infrastructure in second-cycle schools across the country.
He said government intends to upgrade 10 Category C schools to Category B, and another 10 Category B schools to Category A by 2026.
“We will deliberately invest in upgrading classrooms, dormitories, and laboratories to ensure quality learning environments,” he added.
Haruna Iddrisu noted that the reforms are part of government’s broader strategy to improve access, quality, and equity in secondary education, while addressing persistent challenges of overcrowding and inadequate facilities.
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