Update on Colleges of Education 2025/2026 Academic Calendar
There is a new development concerning the 2025/2026 academic calendar for Colleges of Education in Ghana following the long CETAG strike which affected academic activities in the colleges.
Meanwhile, the reopening date still remains unchanged 9th February 2025.
Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has called on the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to restart the academic calendar for teacher trainees. This demand comes after about three months of academic disruption caused by the strike action by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG).
Academic Calendar Already Disrupted
The ongoing strike has already disrupted the academic calendar across Colleges of Education. Teaching and learning activities were halted, making it difficult for colleges to follow the planned academic schedule. Many important academic activities such as lectures, supervision, and assessments were affected.
Because of this disruption, there are growing concerns about how trainees will complete their academic work successfully and on time.
Why TTAG is Calling for a Calendar Restart
TTAG believes that the strike has created serious academic gaps that need proper restructuring of the calendar. The association explained that restarting or reviewing the calendar will help trainees complete their courses smoothly without unnecessary academic pressure.
TTAG also believes that restructuring the calendar will help maintain academic standards and ensure trainees receive quality teaching, supervision, and assessment before graduation.
PRINCOF Expected to Release New Calendar
The Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) is expected to release a new academic calendar once the CETAG strike officially ends. The new calendar will help reorganize academic activities and provide clear guidelines for both trainees and tutors.
Trainees are therefore encouraged to remain calm and wait for official communication from their colleges and education authorities regarding the revised academic schedule.
Effects of the CETAG Strike
The CETAG strike affected teaching and learning across all Colleges of Education in Ghana. During the strike period:
- Academic supervision and practical training were delayed
- Assessment activities were interrupted
- Academic schedules became uncertain for many trainees
These challenges created stress and uncertainty, especially for final-year trainees who depend on supervision and assessment to complete their programmes.
What This Means for Teacher Trainees
For now, trainees are advised to stay focused on their studies and follow updates from official school platforms, student leadership, and education authorities. Any confirmed changes to the academic calendar will be communicated through official channels.
Trainees should also avoid spreading or relying on unverified information on social media.
Conclusion
The call by TTAG shows the serious impact of the CETAG strike on Colleges of Education. Many trainees are hopeful that GTEC, PRINCOF, and the Ministry of Education will quickly work together to release a revised academic calendar that supports effective teaching and learning.
