15 best remedial schools in Ghana and their locations

15 best remedial schools in Ghana and their locations

What can you do if you completed your primary or secondary school education and unfortunately did not attain the required grades to join the institution of choice? With remedial schools, you can receive primary or high school education for the subjects you wish to pass. Discover the best remedial schools in Ghana and their locations.

Logos of three top remedial schools in Ghana: Methodist University College Ghana, Ideal College, and Ascent College.
Methodist University College Ghana logo (L), Ideal College logo (C), and Ascent College logo (R). Photo: @MethodistUG, @idealcollegegh, @ascentGH on Facebook (modified by author)
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When creating this list of the best remedial schools in Ghana, we focused on factors like academic reputation, affordability, and faculty-to-student ratio. We also sourced publicly available data, including school reviews and policies. However, this list is subjective and in no particular order.

Best remedial schools in Ghana

Ghana has many remedial schools offering different packages at varying price points. However, what sets them apart is the quality of education and success rate. Below is a list of Ghana's best remedial schools and their locations.

School nameLocation (main campus)
Ideal CollegeEast Legon, Accra
Supreme International CollegeSupreme Avenue, Kweiman/Ayi-Mensah, Accra
Dasein Practical SchoolAwoshie, Accra
Methodist University CollegeDansoman, Accra
Premodal Remedial SchoolMadina, Accra
Start Well Remedial SchoolAccra, Ghana
Seeker's Remedial CollegeTaifa, Accra
De-Cotz Remedial CollegeMadina, Accra
Ascent KollegeAdabraka, Accra
Present Pacesetters SHSMadina, Accra
Stream Street CollegeLegon, Accra
Catholic University CollegeFiapre, Sunyani
Mattest CollegeKasoa, Central Region
His Majesty AcademyMadina, Accra
Elite College GhanaAyeduase, Kumasi (near KNUST)

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1. Ideal College

Buildings of Ideal College in Legon Ghana
School buildings of Ideal College in Ghana featuring a multi-story structure with purple and white accents. Photo: @idealcollegegh on Facebook (modified by author)
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  • Main campus: East Legon, Accra
  • Branches: Lapaz, Sakaman, Mamprobi, Tema, Kasoa, Swedru, Takoradi, Asamankese, Techiman, Wa, Boadi, Tamale, Sunyani, Ho, Bolgatanga, Kumasi, Obogu, Afrancho, Yeji, Inchaban, Tarkwa, Elubo, Twifo Praso, Hohoe

Ideal College is one of the leading remedial schools in Accra, and it is known for its high success rates in WASSCE retakes. The school is a registered private institution that offers comprehensive revision programs for various subjects. Ideal College has about two thousand students spread across its twenty-five campuses.

2. Supreme International College

Logo of Supreme International College Ghana and students attending a class in a classroom setting.
The Supreme International College Ghana logo (L) and some of its students are shown doing an exam in class (R). Photo: @supremeinternationalcollege on Facebook (modified by author)
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  • Main campus: Supreme Avenue, Kweiman/Ayi-Mensah, Accra
  • Branches: Adenta, Achimota, Kasoa, Tema, Dansoman

Supreme International College is an educational institution established in Ghana in 2012. With excellent academic facilities and a solid reputation, It provides remedial programs that guarantee success in WASSCE and other exams.

3. Dasein Practical School, Accra

The logo of Dasein Practical School alongside students in a classroom.
Logo of Dasein Practical School (L) and students studying in a classroom setting (R). Photo: @daseinpracticalsch on Facebook (modified by author)
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  • Main campus: Awoshie, Accra
  • Branches: Awoshie, Pokuase

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Dasein Practical School, established in 2006, offers structured learning programs focusing on WASSCE remedial. It also provides pre-university, international programs, SHS classes and Adult education.

4. Methodist University College Ghana, Accra

  • Main campus: Dansoma, Accra
  • Branches: Wenchi, Tema

The Methodist University College is a private church-held organisation established in 2000 by Professor Akwasi Asabere. As an institution of higher learning, it offers certificates, diplomas, degrees and postgraduate studies. It also has a program for remedial students.

5. Premodal Remedial School, Accra

The logo of Premodal Remedial School alongside a group of students.
Logo of Premodal Remedial School (L) and a group of students pose together (R). Photo: @premodalremedials on Facebook (modified by author)
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  • Main campus: Madina, Accra
  • Branches: None

Premodal Remedial School began in 1995 as a One-Year Remedial School. Its remedial school departments include science, general arts, visual arts, business, and home economics. The school's fee structure ranges from GHS 1,600 to GHS 4,200.

6. Start Well Remedial School GH

The logo of Start Well Remedial School alongside a group of happy students.
Logo of Start Well Remedial School (L) and a group of cheerful students pose for a picture (R). Photo: @startwellGh on Facebook (modified by author)
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  • Main campus: Accra, Ghana
  • Branches: None

Start Well Remedial School is among the best WASSCE remedial schools in Accra. It was established in 2016 and features professional and qualified tutors. According to their official website, the school has produced excellent results that have impacted over 2000 students.

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7. Seeker's Remedial College

The logo of Seeker's Remedial College next to a classroom setting where students are actively engaged.
Logo of Seeker's Remedial College (L) and students attentively participate in a classroom session (R). Photo: @Seeker's Remedial College on Facebook (modified by author)
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  • Main campus: Taifa, Accra
  • Branches: None

Seeker's Remedial College is an institution in Taifa, Greater Accra, Ghana. It is known for its strong focus on helping students improve their academic performances in the NOVDEC and WASSCE exams. According to reviews on Google, Seeker's Remedial College has a 4.9 rating with over 100 reviews.

8. De-Cotz Remedial College

The logo of De-Cotz Remedial College beside a classroom session where a teacher is guiding students.
Logo of De-Cotz Remedial College (L) and a teacher giving instructions to students in a classroom (R). Photo: @Decotzschool on Facebook (modified by author)
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  • Main campus: Madina, Accra
  • Branches: None

De-Cotz Remedial College is an affordable learning institution offering personalised and strategic remedial classes. Aside from the core subjects offered in day and evening classes, De-Cotz has vacation classes for students on holiday break.

9. Ascent Kollege Ghana

  • Main campus: Adabraka, Accra
  • Branches: Dansoman, Accra

Ascent College is a remedial school in Ghana that was established in 2011 by Francis Kwarteng Crentsil. It offers programs designed to help students improve their grades. The school runs morning and evening remedial programmes in WASSCE private exams and English Language Proficiency and Adult Education classes.

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10. Preset Pacesetters Senior High School

The logo of Preset Pacesetters Senior High School next to students in a classroom.
Logo of Preset Pacesetters Senior High School (L) and students attentively sitting in a classroom (R). Photo: @ppacesetters on Facebook (modified by author)
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  • Main campus: Madina, Accra
  • Branches: None

Preset Pacesetters Senior High School is a private day and boarding secondary school that offers remedial classes. It has morning and evening classes focusing on core and elective subjects.

11. Stream Street College, Accra

The logo of Stream Street College alongside a signboard highlighting their WASSCE remedial school.
Logo of Stream Street College (L) and a signboard promoting the school's WASSCE remedial program for exam success (R). Photo: @Stream Street College on Facebook (modified by author)
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  • Main campus: Legon, Accra
  • Branches: None

Stream Street College, located at 33 Trinity Road, Legon, Accra, Ghana, specialises in remedial courses. The highly-rated training establishment provides a supportive environment with experienced teachers and flexible class schedules.

12. Catholic University College, Sunyani

The logo of Catholic University College, Sunyani, next to a beautiful view of the campus.
Logo of Catholic University College (L) and a view of the university's well-maintained campus in Fiapre, Sunyani (R). Photo: @Catholic University of Ghana,fiapre on Facebook (modified by author)
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  • Main campus: Fiapre, Sunyani
  • Branches: None

The Catholic University College of Ghana (CUCG) is a well-respected institution in Fiapre, near Sunyani, in the Bono Region of Ghana. It offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and remedial programs.

13. Mattest College

  • Main campus: Kasoa, Central Region
  • Branches: None

Mattest College, located in the Central Region of Ghana, is one of the best remedial schools in Kasoa. The school has a proven track record of excellent WASSCE results and boasts modern facilities and experienced staff.

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14. His Majesty Academy

Students of His Majesty Academy participate in a parade and enter their school premises.
His Majesty Academy students marching in a parade (L) and entering a school building (R). Photo: @hismajestyshs on Facebook (modified by author)
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  • Main campus: Accra, Ghana
  • Branches: None

His Majesty Academy offers a variety of remedial programs in Science, Business, General Arts, Home Economics, Visual Arts, and Technical subjects. The academy has a strong reputation for producing excellent WASSCE results.

15. Elite College Ghana

The logo of Elite College Ghana alongside students assembling in front of the school's premises.
Logo of Elite College Ghana (L) and a view of students gathered outside the school building (R). Photo: @elitecollegegh on Facebook (modified by author)
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  • Main campus: Ayeduase, Kumasi
  • Branches: None

Elite College is a premier institution in Ayeduase, opposite the Chief's palace, near the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana. It provides a range of remedial programs in General Science, General Arts, Business, Home Economics, and Visual Arts.

Which is the best WASSCE remedial school in Ghana?

Start Well Remedial School in Pokuase, along the main road in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana is one of the best WASSCE remedial schools. Its high success rate, displayed on its official website, ranks it above others.

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List of remedial schools in Accra and their fees

Here are some of the top remedial schools in Accra, along with their fee structures:

Name of schoolsFees (GHS)
Ideal College850–2,200
Supreme International College1,480–3,200
Premodal Remedial School, Accra1,600–4,200
Koyoyo Remedial College2,340–6,000

The best remedial schools in Ghana are renowned for offering quality education. They have various tailored programmes to cater to students' specific needs. The schools above are ranked the best due to their track records of high success rates.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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