The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools by 2027.
Speaking at a meeting with the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) in Sunyani, Mr. Iddrisu revealed that this move is part of broader reforms aimed at improving secondary education across Ghana.
The double-track system was introduced in 2018 as a temporary measure to accommodate the surge in student enrollment under the Free SHS policy.
However, it has attracted criticism for its impact on academic schedules and student-teacher engagement. Mr. Iddrisu declared, “We expect that by the year 2027, the double-track system will be a thing of the past.”
To facilitate the transition, the government will implement several key initiatives. The government is working to revise the curriculum to support the single-track system.
Mr. Iddrisu explained, “We are working to revise the curriculum… If the government is to succeed in ending the double-track system, not later than Monday, you should have a board so that all expenditures are properly approved by the board.”
The Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening human capital through sustained investment in the education sector.
The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) will continue to play a vital role in expanding and improving school infrastructure to accommodate all SHS students under a single-track system.