Ghana’s public basic schools will soon be out of session. On Friday, March 24, 2023, the first quarter of the 2023 academic year was formally over in the schools. The second term began on April 3, 2023, which will run through to June 15, 2023, and end on June 26, 2023. Checkout the official reopening date for basic schools below.
The 2023 academic calendar has been created so that the current academic year will conclude on September 15, 2023, for both basic schools and SHS. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, basic schools and SHS had their summer vacations in August or September. Following the start of this epidemic, the school year for all institutions, including tertiary institutions changed.
Third Term Reopening Date for Basic Schools in Ghana
The Ghana Education Service is doing everything possible to restore the old academic calendar. Basic schools will spend just 11 Days at home. Students will be on vacation from 15th June, 2023 to 26th June, 2023. The third term will begin from 27th June,2023 and end on 17th September,2023.
JHS 3 pupils have been urged to be more closer to their books as the BECE draws near.
It is important for all candidates to ensure that their bio data is captured accurately and that they are registered for the correct subjects.
School authorities are urged to ensure that they register candidates for the correct Ghanaian Language and Basic Design Technology options. As with the WASSCE (SC), access arrangements will be made for candidates with special educational needs.
The 2023 BECE will officially commence on Monday, 7th August, 2023 and end on Friday, 11th August, 2023.
This year’s exams will be written earlier as compared to the previous years. In 2022, the examination was administered to candidates from 17th October to 21st October. The West African Examination Council is yet to release an official examination timetable and examination dates for would-be candidates.
The 2023 BECE to be written in August will be the last examination for students using the old curriculum. In 2024, the standard base curriculum will be used for the examination. The GES has therefore directed all head teachers not to repeat any student who was in form two at the end of the academic year, since such a move will disadvantage such students.
