The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that government will begin phasing out the double-track system in Senior High Schools (SHSs) through major investments in infrastructure, expanded digital learning support, and the integration of private schools into the Free SHS policy.
Addressing the media on Sunday, August 24, 2025, Mr. Iddrisu explained that the double-track system, though introduced to ease congestion in SHSs, has negatively affected academic performance.
“The double-track system has reduced contact hours and study time, ultimately affecting the quality of education under the Free SHS policy. To end this system, government is committed to expanding school infrastructure, boosting digital learning resources, and enabling private SHSs to admit qualified students,” he said.
As part of the transition, an 11-member committee has been inaugurated to oversee the reversal from double-track to single-track in SHSs and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs).
The committee, chaired by Prof. Peter Grant of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), will review the 2024/2025 academic calendar and propose a roadmap for the phase-out.
Other members of the committee are:
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Prof. Godwin Awabil, UCC
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Prof. Samuel A. Atintono, PRINCOF
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Prof. Smile Gavua Dzisi (Mrs.), Deputy Director-General (Management Service), GES
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Dr. Munawaru Issahaque, Deputy Director-General (Quality and Access), GES
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D. W. Agbenyo, WAEC
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Rosemond Wilson (PhD), WAEC
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Mr. Augustus Agyemfra, CODE
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Mr. David Odjidja, CHASS
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Addo Nicholas Nii Kpakpoe, COHBS
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Prince Charles Agyemang-Duah, Schools & Instructions Division, GES
Mr. Iddrisu stressed that the decision reflects government’s broader commitment to improving learning outcomes and consolidating the gains of the Free SHS policy.
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