GES launches public Survey on Free SHS and Double Track System
The Ghana Education Service (GES) as part of an effort to identify challenges confronting the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy and Double Track System has started a public survey to gather public opinions.
In a social media post sighted by Pretertiary.com, GES said the survey on the Free SHS and double Track system aims to gauge public understanding of these policies, determine their effectiveness, and explore areas for improvement.
GES therefore is encouraging students, parents, teachers, and the general public to participate in the Questionnaire on Free SHS and the Double Track System to share their experiences, satisfaction levels, and recommendations for reform.
“Thank you for participating in this survey. Your views are important in assessing the impact of Free Senior High School (Free SHS) and the Double Track System in Ghana. The information collected will be used to inform discussions and policy improvements,” a notice on the survey page says.
The feedback from the survey according to the Ghana Education Service would be analysed and incorporated into discussions at the forum, influencing future education policies Ghana Education Service.
The survey marks a critical step in assessing whether the Free Senior High School programme and the Double Track System (Gold and Green track) are truly meeting their intended objectives or if adjustments are necessary.
The survey comes as the National Education Forum (NEF), a major event reviewing Ghana’s education system, takes place in Ho, Volta Region.
The forum on the theme “Transforming Education for a Sustainable Future” which started on February 18, 2025, brought together education experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to evaluate the sector and propose solutions.
The National Education Forum Chairperson, Professor George K.T. Oduro has indicated that the 2025 edition of the forum will be structured along zonal stakeholder engagement and town hall meetings under five thematic areas.
The Chairman of the National Education Forum Planning Committee at a press briefing said the Education Forum’s zonal engagement in the Volta and Oti regions will take place on February 19, 2025, in Ho.Greater Accra and Eastern regions engagement will take place on February 21, in Accra, Western and Central Regions will also have their day on February 21 in Cape Coast.
Bolgatanga will host Upper East and Upper West on February 24, while Sunyani will host Western Nort
Upper West, Savannah and Northern regions engagement will take place on February 25 in Tamale, while the Ashanti region engagement will take place on February 26 in Kumasi.
