GES cautions all Heads against unauthorized BECE registration fees
Professor Ernest Kofi Davis
The Ghana Education Service (GES) in an official release dated February 12, 2025 has cautioned all Heads of Basic Schools against taking unauthorized BECE registration fees.
GES in the release stated that they have taken notice of allegations on social media that some Heads of Basic schools are imposing unauthorized BECE registration fees on final-year students.
The management emphasized that the said fees are unauthorized, and all Heads are advised to cease this practice immediately. GES instructs Regional Directors to alert District Directors to monitor the situation and caution all Heads of Basic schools.
“Any Head who has collected such unauthorized fees is required to refund the monies promptly. Failure to comply will result in sanctions,” Management of GES warns Heads of Basic Schools.
“Heads of Basic schools are reminded that late registration of candidates will not be permitted. Therefore, all eligible candidates must be registered within the stipulated registration period set by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC),” reminded to Heads of Basic Schools on BECE registration deadline.
“The general public is informed to take note, the release signed by Cassandra Twum Ampofo (Head, Public Relations Units) added.
SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
