Exclusion of Private Schools from Free SHS Led to Closure of Over 184 Institutions – GNACOPS.


Exclusion of Private Schools from Free SHS Led to Closure of Over 184 Institutions – GNACOPS.

The exclusion of private schools from Ghana's Free Senior High School (SHS) policy has had far-reaching consequences, resulting in the closure of over 184 private institutions. 

According to the National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS), the previous government's decision to exclude private schools from the policy led to a significant decline in enrollment, rendering many private schools unsustainable.


Data from 2020 indicates that Ghana had over 352 private schools, whereas the latest figures show that only 168 remain operational. This drastic reduction has resulted in substantial job losses and economic hardship for communities reliant on these schools.


However, recent developments offer a glimmer of hope. The current administration has initiated discussions with GNACOPS to explore potential integration of private institutions into the Free SHS policy. 

A committee has been established to facilitate this process, with plans to allocate over 150,000 students to private day and boarding schools.

Exclusion of Private Schools from Free SHS Led to Closure of Over 184 Institutions – GNACOPS


The potential inclusion of private schools in the Free SHS policy could help alleviate overcrowding in public institutions while sustaining private sector participation in education. 

Stakeholders are closely monitoring the government's implementation plans to ensure quality education for all.


Notably, the proposal to include private schools in the Free SHS policy has sparked debate. Some argue that it would be prohibitively expensive and unsustainable, while others believe it would create unfair competition between public and private schools. 

Nevertheless, the government's willingness to engage with private schools and explore solutions is a positive development.


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