List of all technical schools in Ghana as of 2024: locations and courses

Technical schools in Ghana offer education focused on research and vocational training. Trainees join these institutions after completing their secondary-level education. Some senior high schools also offer technical subjects. Learners pursuing technical education prepare for careers based on practical applications.

There are over a hundred technical schools in Ghana. They are located in various parts of the country and offer different academic programmes. Every year, prospective students apply for admission into their courses of interest and are only admitted if they meet the minimum requirements.

Technical schools in Ghana and their categories

Higher education institutions in Ghana include private and public vocational and technical colleges and universities. Below is a list of all technical schools in Ghana and their locations.

Note that each school has a list of programmes offered, and the entry requirements may vary from one institution to another.

Read also

Meet Seung Yong Chung: All about Diane Farr's ex-husband

Category A technical schools in Ghana

Category A institutions are arguably the best technical schools in Ghana. They are 18 in total, and are distributed across various regions.

Read also

Meet David Dontoh: Everything you need to know about the Ghanaian actor

Category B technical schools in Ghana

There are 12 category B technical schools in Ghana, as listed in the table below.

Category C technical schools in Ghana in 2024

Read also

Tom Cruise height: How tall is the Top Gun star now? (with photos)

Did you know Ghana has over 150 Category C institutions spread across various regions? Discover more about them today.

Ahafo

Ahafo region was created not long ago, and its capital is Goaso. It includes Tano North and South, Asutifi North and South, and Asunafo North and South. The technical institutes in this region are listed below.

Ashanti region

Ashanti Region is located in the southern part of the country and is the third-largest administrative region. The region has over 20 institutions.

Read also

Who is Kerryn Feehan? All you need to know about the famous American comedian

Bono

Sunyani is Bono's capital. Bono region was carved out of the former Brong Ahafo region, and below is a list of its Category C technical institutes.

Bono East

Bono East Region is a new region carved out of the then Brong Ahafo Region. Its capital is Techiman, and it covers a land area of 22,952 square kilometres. It has two institutes.

Central

The Central Region was the former administrative centre of Gold Coast. It is renowned for its elite higher education institutions and an economy based on an abundance of industrial minerals.

Read also

Meet Mor Shapiro: All you need to know about Ben Shapiro's wife

Eastern

Did you know the languages widely spoken in the Eastern Region of Ghana are Twi, Krobo, and Anum? This region is home to over ten Category C technical institutions, as listed in the table below.

Read also

Meet Andrew Schulz's wife: Get to know Emma Turner's life and history

Greater Accra

There are almost 20 technical schools in Greater Accra. The Greater Accra Region is the smallest area among Ghana's 16 administrative regions, and below is a list of its Category C technical institutes.

North East

The North East region was created in December 2018 after a referendum was voted upon to break it off from the Northern region. It has two category C technical institutions.

Read also

Meet Daniel McKorley: Everything you need to know about the business leader in Ghana

Northern

The Northern region is one of the driest regions in Ghana because of its proximity to the Sahara Desert and the Sahel region. Its Category C technical schools are listed below.

Oti

Oti region is one of the newly created regions of the country in December 2018. The region was carved out of the northern part of the Volta Region.

Savannah

Savannah region is one of the newest regions of Ghana and the largest region in the country.

Read also

Nhut Le's biography: age, movies, martial arts, girlfriend, and latest updates

Upper East

The Upper East region is bordered by Burkina Faso to the North and the Republic of Togo to the east. The total land area is about 8,842 square kilometres.

Upper West

The Upper West region of Ghana covers a geographical area of approximately 18,478 square kilometres. Its Category C technical schools are listed below.

Read also

Who is Julia Rehwald? Biography, age, movies, net worth, latest updates

Volta

Volta Region is one of Ghana‘s sixteen administrative regions. Ho is its designated capital, and here are its Category C technical schools.

Western

The Western region is located in south Ghana. It spreads from the Ivory Coast in the west to the Central region in the east. Below are the Category C technical schools in the region.

Read also

Who is Manuel Garcia-Rulfo's wife, Lee Min Jung? Everything you need to know

Courses offered in technical schools in Ghana

Technical schools in Ghana offer knowledge and skills in various trades or professions. The programmes offered vary from one institute to the other.

If you are interested in a particular course, you should visit the nearby institutes or go through the list of courses offered before applying.

What are technical schools in Ghana?

Technical schools are post-secondary institutions that provide practical, specialised training in a specific trade or profession.

Which are the best technical schools in Ghana?

Read also

Nicholas Podany: The untold story of the talented American actor

Category A technical schools are classified as the best in the country. There are 18 institutions in this category, as listed earlier.

How many technical schools do we have in Ghana?

There are over 180 technical schools in present-day Ghana. These include 18 Category A, 12 Category B, and over 150 Category C schools.

What are the technical courses in SHS in Ghana?

The technical courses or subjects offered in senior high schools include General Science, General Arts, Technical Studies, Agriculture, Business, Visual Arts, and Home Economics.

What are the category A technical schools in Ghana?

Ghana has 18 Category A technical schools. Check the list of all of them and their locations above.

Which technical schools are in Category B in Ghana?

Ghana has 12 Category B technical schools. Check the list of all of them and their locations above.

What are the Category B technical schools in the Central region?

Read also

Past student of Benkum SHS adjudged valedictorian of UniMAC graduate school with 3.86 GPA, netizens celebrate her

Enyan-Abaasa Technical Institute is the only Category B technical school in the country's Central region.

Is CapeTech a Category A school?

Yes, Cape Coast Technical Institute, commonly known as CapeTech, is a Category A school located in the Central region.

Technical schools in Ghana are dedicated to the advancement of employable skills for the youth. They offer multiple programmes in various fields. Applicants should confirm their prospective school offers their course of interest before applying.

Yen.com.gh recently published the GES academic calendar for the new year. The Ghana Education Service (GES) is a government organisation under the Ministry of Education.

GES is tasked with rolling out policies that guarantee quality education to all Ghanaians of school-going age. The academic calendar issued by GES must be followed by all public schools.

Source: YEN.com.gh