GES Confirms 2025/2026 Academic Calendar: What Schools, Teachers & Parents Must Know Now
GES Confirms 2025/2026 Academic Calendar
GES Confirms 2025/2026 Academic Calendar: What Schools, Teachers & Parents Must Know Now
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued an official circular confirming that the 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for Senior High Schools (SHS/SHTS) remains unchanged, while also outlining clear provisions for online and off-campus learning for students in transition schools.
This update is critical for school heads, teachers, parents, students, and all education stakeholders as preparations continue for the academic year.
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Key Highlights from the GES Circular
🔹 Academic Calendar Status
GES has officially confirmed that the approved academic calendar remains in force, providing clarity and stability for planning at all levels.
🔹 Structured Reporting for SHS/SHTS
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Reporting schedules for Forms 1, 2, and 3 under Single Track and Transitional Schools have been clearly outlined.
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The calendar includes reporting periods, breaks, online/off-campus learning phases, and vacation timelines.
🔹 Online & Off-Campus Learning Is Mandatory
GES emphasizes that online/off-campus periods are NOT holidays.
They are a compulsory and integral part of teaching and learning.
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Support Systems Put in Place by GES
To ensure continuity and equity in learning, GES has provided the following nationwide support mechanisms:
✔️ Projects & Assignments
Students will engage in guided self-learning using approved textbooks and curriculum resources.
✔️ Free Digital Curriculum Resources
All approved materials are available FREE via:
👉 curriculumresources.edu.gh
✔️ MoE TV Broadcasts
Daily televised lessons will air on MoE TV (Multi TV) to support learners nationwide.
✔️ School-Based Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Schools with LMS platforms are urged to fully operationalise them, with assurance of GES support.
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Important Advisory to Stakeholders
GES calls on:
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Heads of Schools to ensure full implementation
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Teachers to actively engage and guide learners
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Parents & Guardians to supervise and support students at home
These arrangements are designed to ensure every learner participates meaningfully, regardless of location.
Why This Update Matters
At a time when misinformation spreads quickly, official communication matters. This circular provides the authoritative position of GES, and all stakeholders are urged to align strictly with it.
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