Non-Placed BECE Candidates Encouraged to Seek Admission
In a bid to ensure every qualified Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) graduate secures a spot in senior high schools (SHS), the Ministry of Education has initiated an enrollment drive urging non-placed candidates to visit Regional Education Offices for admission processing.
This inclusive initiative extends to female candidates who, despite achieving commendable grades in the 2023 BECE, find themselves at home due to childbirth.
Stephen Abamfo, the Greater Accra Regional Director of Education, revealed this directive during an interview with the Daily Graphic at the 84th-anniversary Speech and Prize-giving day of Odorgonno Senior High School.
The statistics paint a vivid picture of the challenge at hand. Out of 600,900 candidates who sat for the BECE, 585,797 qualified for placement. However, a staggering 108,025 candidates, representing 18.44% of the qualified cohort, couldn’t secure placement in their preferred schools.
As a result, the Ministry of Education has embarked on a concerted effort to address this gap. Mr. Abamfo reiterated the government’s commitment to leave no student behind, emphasizing that every candidate deserves access to education.
He urged non-placed students to present their BECE results at the nearest education office before the end of February to facilitate their admission process. Additionally, special attention is being given to girls who had to pause their education due to pregnancy and childbirth, ensuring they too are included in this enrollment initiative.
This proactive measure underscores the government’s dedication to providing equal opportunities for all students, irrespective of their circumstances. It not only addresses the immediate challenge of non-placement but also emphasizes the importance of inclusive education in Ghana.
