GES orders heads of basic schools to refund unauthorised BECE registration fees

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a stern caution to heads of basic schools against charging unauthorised Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) registration fees from final-year students.

This follows allegations circulating on social media that some school heads were illegally charging students for BECE registration, an issue which has sparked concerns among parents.

In a statement released on February 12, 2025, the GES management emphasised that such charges are not approved and directed all school heads involved in the practice to immediately halt the practice.

“Regional Directors are instructed to alert District Directors to monitor the situation and caution all Heads of Basic Schools. Any Head who has collected such unauthorised fees is required to refund the monies promptly. Failure to comply will result in sanctions,” the statement read.

The GES also reminded school heads that late registration of candidates will not be permitted, urging them to ensure that all eligible students are registered within the stipulated period set by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).

The statement, signed by Cassandra Twum Ampofo, Head of the Public Relations Unit of GES, further urged the general public to take note of the directive and report all heads of schools engage in such conduct.

School heads found guilty of imposing such fees will face strict penalties.

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