The Ministry of Education has released details on the school placement process for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates, promising a fair, transparent, and merit-based system.
A statement issued by the Minsitry assured the Ghanaian public particularly students had parents that every candidate will have an equal opportunity to pursue their education.
According to the Ministry, placement will be determined by a candidate’s aggregate score from six subjects: the four core subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies) and their two best elective subjects.
In the case of a tie, the system will use raw scores as a tiebreaker, the statement statement explained.
The Ministry stressed a zero-tolerance policy for fraud, warning the public that no payment is required for placement.
It called for vigilance and immediate reporting of any individual who attempts to extort money in the name of the Ministry, GES, TVETs,
To ensure accuracy, a choice confirmation process is underway from August 27 to September 1, 2025. This allows candidates to verify and correct any errors in their gender, school, or program selections, the Ministry announced.
It added that students can confirm their choices on the official portal, www.cssps.gov.gh.
The Ministry has also provided a full roadmap for the placement exercise:
- August 23, 2025: BECE Results released
- August 27 – September 1, 2025: Text confirmation of choices
- September 17, 2025: Placement results published online
- September 16, 2025: Call centers and resolution centers activated
- October 18-20, 2025: First-year student reopening
Below is the full statement
For Immediate Release
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES TRANSPARENT PLACEMENT SYSTEM FOR 2025 BECE CANDIDATES
ACCRA,—Following the release of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results, the Ministry of Education is providing a comprehensive update on the school placement exercise for all successful candidates. The Ministry assures all candidates and their families that the process will be fair, transparent, and strictly merit-based, ensuring every student has the opportunity to pursue their educational goals without discrimination.
Merit-Based Placement System
The 2025 Placement will be determined by a candidate’s aggregate score from six subjects: the four core subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies) and the two best elective subjects. In the event of a tie, the system will use raw scores for a final ranking.
Zero Tolerance for Fraud
The Ministry wishes to emphasize that the 2025 placement exercise is strictly merit-based, and no payment is required for placement. The public is urged to be vigilant and report any individuals attempting to extort money under the guise of Ministry officials, GES, TVETs, CSSPS, or FSHS. All fraudulent activity should be reported immediately to security agencies.
Roadmap and Choice Confirmation Process
To ensure accuracy, the secretariat has launched a choice confirmation process from August 27 to September 1, 2025. This allows candidates to verify their selections and correct any errors in their gender, school, or program choices. Candidates can confirm their choices on the official portal: www.cssps.gov.gh. An explainer video will also be made available to guide students and guardians through this process.
The full roadmap for the placement exercise is as follows:
- August 23, 2025: BECE Results released
- August 27 – September 1, 2025: Text confirmation of choices
- September 17, 2025: Placement results published online
- September 16, 2025: Call centers and resolution centers activated
- October 18-20, 2025: First-year student reopening
The Ministry is ready for the placement process and asks candidates and the public to remain calm. We are committed to making this a smooth and successful transition for all.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
