Ministry of Education clarifies: English remains language of instruction in basic schools
The Ministry of Education has refuted claims that English has been dropped as the language of instruction in basic schools across the country. According to the Ministry, English remains an essential part of Ghana’s education system, and there are no plans to cancel or replace its use in teaching and learning.
In a statement signed by the Deputy Minister for Education, Hon. Dr. Clement Apaak, the Ministry explained that the policy on using children’s home languages alongside English is not new. It has been part of Ghana’s educational framework since independence, although its implementation over the years has not been fully effective.
Dr. Apaak emphasized that the government’s current effort is aimed at revitalizing this long-standing policy to improve learning outcomes in early child...