1.8 Million Students May Lose Free SHS Under NDC Proposal.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), led by former President John Mahama, has pledged in their 2024 manifesto to revise Ghana's Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy within the first 100 days if elected. Central to their proposal is the abolishment of the current double-track system in favor of a single-track academic calendar. However, experts warn that such a change could deny 1.8 million students access to FSHS and TVET programs over the next four years.The double-track system was introduced to optimize limited infrastructure, allowing schools to enroll more students by alternating year groups on campus. For instance, a school with 3,000 spaces can accommodate up to 4,500 students annually using this model. Abandoning this system without adequate preparation risks a significant reduction in enrollment capacity.Proponents argue that the double-track system ensures more instructional hours for students, contributing to improved WASSCE […]