Education Ministry to review School Placement System for greater transparency, fairness
The Ministry of Education has announced plans to establish a technical review team to conduct a thorough evaluation of the Computerised School Placement System (CSSPS) as part of efforts to improve transparency, efficiency, and fairness in student placements into senior high schools across the country.
The Minister for Education, Alhaji Haruna Iddrisu, revealed this during an unannounced working visit to the Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC-Legon) in Accra.
During the visit, the Minister interacted with students, teachers, and the school’s management team to assess the state of infrastructure, the quality of teaching and learning, and the general readiness of the institution for the ongoing academic term.
Mr. Iddrisu commended the staff for their commitment and professionalism, reaffirming government’s resolve to enhance educational infrastructure and strengthen systems that promote fairness and quality in the education sector.
“We want every Ghanaian child, regardless of background or location, to have equal opportunity in the placement process. The review of the CSSPS will be inclusive, transparent, and guided by stakeholder engagement,” he said.
He explained that the review team will include education managers, teacher unions, parent and student representatives, and ICT experts, who will assess the system’s operations and recommend reforms to make it more effective.
The move is part of the Ministry’s broader initiative to modernise education administration, address public concerns about the placement process, and restore public confidence in one of the most important gateways to secondary education in Ghana.