GES Releases National Harmonized Prospectus for 2026/2027 SHS, SHTS Admissions

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the National Harmonised Prospectus for the 2026/2027 academic year to guide admissions into Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) across Ghana.

The prospectus was released on Thursday, September 3, 2026, ahead of the 2026/2027 school placement exercise. It applies to students enrolling under both boarding and day programmes.

The document is intended to provide parents, guardians and prospective students with clear guidance on the essential items required for enrolment and help them prepare adequately before the start of the new academic year.

The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at the Ghana Education Service.

According to the GES, the release of the National Harmonised Prospectus is part of efforts to streamline the admission process and promote fairness, consistency and standardisation across SHS and SHTS institutions nationwide.

The Service explained that making the prospectus available ahead of the placement exercise would give newly admitted students and their parents sufficient time to make the necessary preparations before reporting to their respective schools.

The GES urged parents and students to carefully review the prospectus and begin preparations early to ensure that all required items are available when students commence the academic year.

The Service also directed schools and other relevant stakeholders to strictly adhere to the requirements contained in the National Harmonised Prospectus.

It said compliance with the document would contribute to a smooth, consistent and standardised admission process nationwide.

The prospectus covers students entering both Senior High Schools and Senior High Technical Schools, whether they are enrolled as boarding or day students.

The GES further emphasised the importance of early preparation as parents and students await the release of the 2026/2027 school placements, which will determine the institutions where students will continue their secondary education.

The National Harmonised Prospectus is therefore expected to serve as a common guide for enrolment requirements and help reduce inconsistencies in the items requested from newly admitted students.

Parents, guardians and prospective students have been encouraged to familiarise themselves with the requirements and make the necessary preparations ahead of the commencement of the 2026/2027 academic year.

The GES expects schools and stakeholders to follow the harmonised requirements to ensure that the admission process is fair, organised and consistent across the country.