List of all technical schools in Ghana as of 2025: 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. Learners pursuing technical education prepare for careers based on practical applications. Explore the list of all technical schools in Ghana as of 2025 and their locations.
Source: UGC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- List of all technical schools in Ghana as of 2025
- Courses offered in technical schools in Ghana
- What are technical schools in Ghana?
- Which are the best 20 technical schools in Ghana?
- How many technical colleges do we have in Ghana?
- What are the technical courses in SHS in Ghana?
- What are the category A technical schools in Ghana?
- Which technical university is the best ranked in Ghana?
- Which technical schools are in Category B in Ghana?
- Which are the Category B technical schools in the Central region?
- Is CapeTech a Category A school?
- Which was the first technical school in Ghana?
- What is the best technical in Ghana?
- Are there SHS technical schools in Ghana?
Key takeaways
- There are over a hundred technical schools in Ghana.
- These institutions are located in various parts of the country and offer different academic programmes.
- Every year, prospective students apply for admission into various courses of interest and are only admitted if they meet the minimum requirements.
- Some senior high schools also offer technical subjects.
List of all technical schools in Ghana as of 2025
Higher education institutions in Ghana include private and public vocational and technical colleges (TVET) and universities.
Note that each school has a list of programmes offered, and the entry requirements and fees vary from one institution to another. Below is a list of all TVET schools in Ghana per category.
Category A technical schools in Ghana
Category A institutions are arguably the best technical schools in Ghana. They are known as the highest-performing and most prestigious institutions. There are 18 technical institutions under this category:
Institution | Location/ Region | Gender | Accommodation |
Accra Technical Training Centre | Greater Accra | Mixed | Day |
Ada Technical Institute | Greater Accra | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Akwatia Technical Institute | Eastern | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Anlo Technical Institute | Volta | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Asuansi Technical Institute | Central | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Bawku Technical Institute | Upper East | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Bolga Technical Institute | Upper East | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Cape Coast Technical Institute | Central | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Dabokpa Vocational and Technical Institute | Northern | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Kikam Technical Institute | Western | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Koforidua Technical Institute | Eastern | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Kpando Technical Institute | Volta | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Kumasi Technical Institute | Ashanti | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Nkoranza Technical Institute | Bono East | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
St. Paul’s Technical Institute | Eastern | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Takoradi Technical Institute | Western | Mixed | Day |
Tema Technical Institute | Greater Accra | Mixed | Day |
Wa Technical Institute | Upper West | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Category B technical schools in Ghana
These are considered second-tier institutions. There are 12 Category B technical schools in Ghana, as listed below.
Institution | Location/ Region | Gender | Accommodation |
Abetifi Technical Institute | Eastern | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Amankwakrom Fisheries and Agricultural Technical Institute | Eastern | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Comboni Technical Vocational Institute | Volta | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Don Bosco Vocational and Technical Institute | Bono | Mixed | Day |
Enyan-Abaasa Technical Institute | Central | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Have Technical Institute | Volta | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Krobea Asante Vocational and Technical Institute | Ashanti | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Sacred Heart Technical Institute | Greater Accra | Mixed | Day |
St. Basilides Vocational and Technical Institute | Upper West | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
St. Joseph’s Technical Institute | Northern | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
St. Joseph’s Technical Institute | Eastern | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Sunyani Methodist Technical Institute | Bono | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Category C technical schools in Ghana in 2025
Did you know Ghana has over 150 Category C institutions spread across various regions? These are slightly lower in ranking than those in Categories A and B. Discover more about them below, lister per region.
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 list of technical schools in Ghana's Ahafo region are listed below.
Technology Solution Centre, Goaso | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Fawohoyeden YLSTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Gyedu ICCES | Mixed | Day |
Yamfo Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Centre, Bechem | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
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 technical schools.
Agona CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Methodist Technical Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
St. Michael Vocational and Technical Institute | Mixed | Day |
Hemang Buoho Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Centre, Konongo | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Asankare YLSTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Institute of Business Studies-Kumasi | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Nerebehi ICCES | Mixed | Day |
Twedie ICCES | Mixed | Day |
Bekwai CDVTI | Mixed | Day |
Technology Solution Centre, Bekwai | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Amoafo Vocational/ Technical Institute – Bekwai | Mixed | Day |
Konkoma ICCES | Mixed | Day |
Tetrefu ICCES | Mixed | Day |
Kwamo CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Baworo ICCES | Mixed | Day |
OICG Kumasi Centre | Mixed | Day |
Kumasi Vocational Training Institute-Kumasi | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Center, Mampong | Mixed | Day |
Amoawi ICCES | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Kumawuman Institute of Skills Training | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Centre, Sekyere Kumawu | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
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.
Technology Solution Centre, Dormaa Ahenkro | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Dormaa Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Centre, Drobo | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Our Lady Fatima Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Sunyani CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
GRATIS Foundation- Bono Region | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Social Welfare Vocational/ Rehabilitation Training Centre | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Nsoatre CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Bechem CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
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.
Kintampo CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Centre, Techiman | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
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.
National Vocational Training Centre – Agona – Swedru | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Ajumako Afranse YLSTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Career Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Center, Assin Edubiase | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Assin Foso Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Centre, Awutu Senya | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
GRATIS Foundation- Central Region | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Social Welfare Girls Vocational Training Centre | Girls | Day/Boarding |
Winneba Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Panfokrom CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Gomoa Adaa Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Mankoadzi ICCES | Mixed | Day |
Kingstech ICCES | Mixed | Day |
Technology Solution Centre, Elmina | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Center, Mankesim | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Vocational Training and Rehabilitation Institute, Biriwa | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
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.
J.G. Knol Vocational Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
St. Mary’s Vocational/ Technical Institute | Girls | Day/Boarding |
Akrofufu ICCES | Mixed | Day |
Anum Presbyterian Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Kibi CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Takrowase YLSTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Centre, Donkorkrom | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Abetifi Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Kpong CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
GRATIS Foundation- Eastern Region | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Social Welfare Vocational Training Centre – Koforidua | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Abiriw ICCES | Mixed | Day |
Technology Solution Centre, Suhum | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Suhum CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
St. Mary’s Vocational Training Institute – Eastern | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Centre, Asamankese | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Centre, Somanya | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Social Welfare Vocational Training Centre | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
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 schools in Accra.
Teshie Technical Institute | Mixed | Day |
Ashiaman Vocational/ Technical Institute | Mixed | Day |
New Century Career Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
OICG Accra Centre | Mixed | Day |
Pilot Training Institute-Kokomlemle | Mixed | Day |
Kanda Career Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Growth ICCES | Mixed | Day |
Ngleshie Amanfro ICCES | Mixed | Day |
Madina CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Afienya YLSTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Prampram CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
South Labone Girls Vocational Training Centre, Osu, Accra | Girls | Day/Boarding |
Agomeda ICCES | Mixed | Day |
Dodowa ICCES | Mixed | Day |
Tema Industrial Mission | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
GRATIS Foundation- Gt Accra Region | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Construction Machinery Mechanic Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
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.
Walewale Vocational/ Technical Institute | Mixed | Day |
Nalerigu YLSTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
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.
Kofi Annan Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Tamale CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
GRATIS Foundation- Northern Region | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Tamale Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
St. Mary’s Vocational Training Institute | Girls | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Centre, Savelugu | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Zugu Dabogni CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Tamale Technical Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
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.
Fr. Dogli Memorial Vocational/ Technical Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Kete Krachi CDVTI | Mixed | Day |
St Theresa’s Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day |
Technology Solution Centre, Krachi | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Savannah
Savannah region is one of the newest regions of Ghana and the largest region in the country.
Buipe Vocational/ Technical Institute | Mixed | Day |
Technology Solution Centre, Bole | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Centre, Salaga | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Centre, Damango | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
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.
St. Bernadettes Vocational/ Technical Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Bawku Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Kusanaba Vocational Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Bolga CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
GRATIS Foundation- Upper East Region | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Bongo CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Sandema YLSTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Centre, Garu | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Centre, Navrongo | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Navrongo CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Namalteng Integrated Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
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.
St. John’s Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Issa YLSTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Centre, Nadowli | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
St Anne’s Vocational Training Institute | Girls | Day/Boarding |
St. Clare’s Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
GRATIS Foundation- Upper West Region | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Wa CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Volta
Volta Region is one of Ghana‘s sixteen administrative regions. Ho is its designated capital, and here are its Category C technical schools.
St. Daniel Comboni Vocational/ Technical Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
C.Y.O. Vocational/ Technical Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
E.P. Vocational/ Technical Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Volta Technical Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Amedzofe Technical Institute | Mixed | Day |
Avenorpeme YLSTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Ave-Afiadenyingba | Mixed | Day |
Technology Solution Centre, Adidome | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Ho CDTVI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
GRATIS Foundation- Volta Region | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Social Welfare Vocational Training Centre | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Centre, Hohoe | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Caring Sisters Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Atorkor Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Adidome Farm Institute | Mixed | Day |
Toh-Kpalime Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
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.
Technology Solution Centre, Asankragwa | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Nzema Maale YLSTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Takoradi CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Charlotte Dolphyne Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Technology Solution Centre, Half Assini | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Axim CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Takoradi Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
OICG Sek-Takoradi Centre | Mixed | Day |
GRATIS Foundation-Western Region | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Social Welfare Vocational /Rehabilitation Training Centre | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Shama ICCES | Mixed | Day |
Manso-Amenfi Vocational Training Institute | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
Tarkwa CDVTI | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
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 20 technical schools in Ghana?
Category A technical schools are classified as the best in the country. There are 18 institutions in this category, as listed earlier. Some Category B institutions are known for offering better quality education than others. Ascertaining the top 20 technical schools in Ghana and their courses may be challenging because human opinions and preferences differ a lot.
How many technical colleges 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. Note that these numbers may include SHS that offer technical courses.
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 university is the best ranked in Ghana?
Kumasi Technical University has been adjudged the best technical institution in the country ahead of all other technical universities.
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.
Which are the Category B technical schools in the Central region?
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.
Which was the first technical school in Ghana?
Asuansi Technical Institute (ASUTECH) was the first technical school in Ghana. It was established as a rural school on 12 August 1917. Today, this Category A institution is ranked among the top 20 technical schools in Ghana.
What is the best technical in Ghana?
Kumasi Technical University is arguably the best technical institution in the country.
Are there SHS technical schools in Ghana?
Yes, selected senior high schools in the country offer technical courses.
There are numerous technical schools in Ghana as of 2025. These institutions 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 a list of all Category A schools in Ghana and their respective locations. There are seven Senior High Schools (SHS) categories in Ghana: A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.
Categories A, B, C, and D are public or government institutions. Category A schools in Ghana boast excellent academic performances, sufficient learning facilities, and a higher student population.
Source: YEN.com.gh
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