The Ministry of Education has assured that this year’s school placement exercise for successful 2025 BECE candidates will be fair, transparent, and strictly merit-based.
According to the Ministry, placements will be determined by candidates’ aggregate scores in six subjects, with raw scores applied to break any ties.
Officials cautioned the public against fraudsters, stressing that no payment is required for placement and urging parents and students to report extortion attempts to the security agencies.
A choice confirmation window has been opened from August 27 to September 1, 2025, to allow candidates to verify or correct details such as gender, school, or programme before final placements are completed.
The results of the placement exercise are scheduled to be released on September 15, with resolution centres opening the following day.
The Ministry emphasised its readiness to ensure a smooth transition for all candidates, noting that first-year students are expected to report to school between October 18 and 20, 2025.
Read the statement below:
For Immediate Release
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES TRANSPARENT PLACEMENT SYSTEM FOR 2025 BECE CANDIDATES
ACCRA,—Following the release of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results, the Ministry of Education is providing a comprehensive update on the school placement exercise for all successful candidates. The Ministry assures all candidates and their families that the process will be fair, transparent, and strictly merit-based, ensuring every student has the opportunity to pursue their educational goals without discrimination.
Merit-Based Placement System
The 2025 Placement will be determined by a candidate’s aggregate score from six subjects: the four core subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies) and the two best elective subjects. In the event of a tie, the system will use raw scores for a final ranking.
Zero Tolerance for Fraud
The Ministry wishes to emphasize that the 2025 placement exercise is strictly merit-based, and no payment is required for placement. The public is urged to be vigilant and report any individuals attempting to extort money under the guise of Ministry officials, GES, TVETs, CSSPS, or FSHS. All fraudulent activity should be reported immediately to security agencies.
Roadmap and Choice Confirmation Process
To ensure accuracy, the secretariat has launched a choice confirmation process from August 27 to September 1, 2025. This allows candidates to verify their selections and correct any errors in their gender, school, or program choices. Candidates can confirm their choices on the official portal: www.cssps.gov.gh. An explainer video will also be made available to guide students and guardians through this process.
The full roadmap for the placement exercise is as follows:
* August 23, 2025: BECE Results released
* August 27 – September 1, 2025: Text confirmation of choices
* September 15, 2025: Placement results published online
* September 16, 2025: Call centers and resolution centers activated
* October 18-20, 2025: First-year student reopening
The Ministry is ready for the placement process and asks candidates and the public to remain calm. We are committed to making this a smooth and successful transition for all.
Source: AdomOnline
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