President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana will end the double-track system in senior high schools by 2027. He says the government will also expand technical and vocational education.
He made the remarks during a visit to assess STEM education at Sawla Primary School.
Mr. Mahama said the government will focus less on building new senior high schools. Instead, it will invest more in technical and vocational institutions.
He said this approach will help students gain practical skills for the job market.
“Instead of building more senior high schools, our intention is to build more technical and vocational schools,” he said. “This will allow young people who prefer that path to enter the world of work.”
He added that students will have the option to move directly into technical and vocational training if they choose.
President Mahama also pledged to end the double-track system by the end of 2027.
“We are going to end the double-track system by the end of 2027,” he said. “By then, no senior high school will be on double track.”
He explained that ending the system will allow all students to attend school at the same time. This will also increase contact hours between teachers and students.
“We are returning to the old system where everyone goes to school at the same time,” he said.
To support the change, he said the government will expand infrastructure in senior high schools. This includes dormitories, lecture halls, dining halls, and auditoriums.
He said the expansion will increase capacity and remove the need for the double-track system.
