Ministry of Education Latest News

Parliament has approved the Public University Bill at the second reading stage. When passed, the president will have power to dissolve the University council.

Madam Elizabeth Yamoah, the 57-year-old woman who wrote the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and graduated, has said she wants to become a nurse.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has published the names and index numbers of 13 persons suspected to have been involved in examination malpractices

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has reiterated that the minimum qualification for teaching at the Basic Schools in Ghana is now a First Degree and it is compulsory.

The government is set to introduce a new yearly allowance for teachers. This new allowance is called the Professional Teacher Allowance. Its from 600 to 1,200.

The Ministry of Education says there are no immediate plans to reopen schools from next month for full academic activities. Schools not reopening Sept. — MoE.