The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a strong warning to Heads of Basic Schools who are charging unauthorized fees for the registration of final-year students for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
In a press release dated February 12, 2025, GES stated that it had received complaints on social media about some school heads demanding money from students for BECE registration. The statement emphasized: “These fees are unauthorized, and all Heads are advised to cease this practice immediately.”
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To ensure compliance, GES has instructed Regional Directors to alert District Directors to monitor the situation closely and caution school heads.
The service also warned that any headteacher who has already collected such fees must refund them immediately. Failure to do so will result in sanctions.
Additionally, GES reminded all school heads that late registration of candidates will not be allowed. This means every eligible student must be registered within the official registration period set by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).
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The press release, signed by Cassandra Twum Ampofo, Head of the Public Relations Unit, urged the general public to take note of this directive.
GES’s announcement aims to protect students and parents from unnecessary financial burdens and ensure a smooth registration process for the 2025 BECE candidates.
