The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that the 2025 school placement exercise will officially commence on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, following the release of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) provisional results.
Addressing the press on Wednesday, August 27, the Director-General of GES, Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, assured parents, candidates, and stakeholders of a smooth, transparent, and error-free placement process.
Pre-Placement Verification
To minimise mistakes in the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), GES has introduced a pre-placement review period from September 1 to 8, 2025. During this period, candidates can log onto the CSSPS portal (www.cssps.gov.gh) to verify their details, including gender, school codes, and programme choices.
“In order to reduce the errors associated with school placement, candidates will have the opportunity to review the entries they have made online,” Prof. Davis explained. He added that an explainer video would also be provided to guide parents and guardians through the verification process.
Reporting Date for Students
Students who secure placement are expected to report to their respective schools between October 18 and 20, 2025, to officially begin the academic year.
Warning Against Fraud
Prof. Davis cautioned parents and candidates against paying middlemen or unauthorized individuals to influence placements.
“The placement process is strictly merit-based. No one should pay anyone to secure a school for their child. We will collaborate with security agencies to deal with perpetrators of such fraudulent activities,” he stressed.
The GES urged all stakeholders to remain vigilant and rely solely on official communication channels for updates and information on the placement process.
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