KEY POINTS
- GES has launched a public survey to assess Free SHS and Double Track.
- The survey results will be analyzed during the National Education Forum.
- Public feedback will help shape future education policies in Ghana.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has introduced a nationwide survey to evaluate the effectiveness of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy and the Double Track System.
Announced via the agency’s official Facebook page on February 22, 2025, the initiative seeks input from students, parents, teachers, and the general public regarding the benefits and drawbacks of these policies.
GES stated that the survey will help determine how well Ghanaians understand the Free SHS program, whether it has positively impacted students, and what adjustments may be necessary.
Participants are free to disclose their encounters, satisfaction indicators and suggest improvements.
National Education Forum to review survey results
The survey coincides with the ongoing National Education Forum, which began on February 18, 2025, in Ho, Volta Region. However, this gathering of education experts, policymakers, and other key stakeholders aims to analyze Ghana’s education system and propose reforms.
During the forum’s opening ceremony, President John Dramani Mahama emphasized the importance of an inclusive, non-partisan approach to addressing education challenges.
“This platform brings together stakeholders from various sectors to evaluate our education system and recommend solutions,” he stated.
According to Graphic Online, GES confirmed that feedback from the survey will be analyzed and incorporated into the discussions at the forum. The information collected will lead to strategic education policy development as it aligns improvements with public requirements.
Public participation encouraged for policy shaping
Ghanaians who wish to contribute to the survey can access it through the GES website and its official social media channels. The education agency has urged all stakeholders—students, parents, and teachers—to participate actively, as their feedback will directly influence policy decisions.
The Free SHS program and the Double Track System were launched to make education more accessible by offering free tuition while dealing with increasing student numbers.
However, the policies received critique due to excessive enrollment numbers, imperfect resource management and administrative difficulties.
The public will actively participate in a review process at GES to optimize these initiatives for meaningful student benefits across the whole nation.
