The Ghana Education Service has released the revised 2024/2025 academic calendar for both the transitional and single-track systems. Find out the key dates for WASSCE and school breaks for Form 1, 2, and 3.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released the Revised 2024/2025 Academic Calendar for all schools across the country. This new calendar incorporates both the Transitional and Single-Track systems for the academic year, affecting students in Form 1, Form 2, and Form 3.
The revised calendar, which includes crucial dates such as school terms, break periods, and the WASSCE 2025 exam, aims to provide clarity and structure for the academic year.
Key Dates for the 2024/2025 Academic Year
Below are the important details from the revised academic calendar for both the Transitional and Single Track systems:
Transitional Academic Calendar
- Form 3 (2024/2025):
- In School: 3rd January 2025 – 16th April 2025 (15 weeks)
- Break: 17th April 2025 – 29th April 2025
- WASSCE Dates: 20th August – 19th September 2025
- Form 2 (2024/2025):
- In School: 30th October 2024 – 5th December 2024 (5 weeks)
- Break: 6th December 2024 – 9th February 2025
- In School: 10th February 2025 – 23rd May 2025 (14 weeks)
- Break: 24th May 2025 – 27th July 2025
- In School: 28th July 2025 – 17th October 2025 (11 weeks)
- End of Academic Year: 17th October 2025
- Form 1 (2024/2025):
- In School: 30th October 2024 – 7th February 2025 (11 to 13 weeks)
- Break: 8th February 2025 – 25th May 2025
- In School: 26th May 2025 – 25th July 2025 (9 weeks)
- Break: 26th July 2025 – 19th September, 2025
- In School: 20th September 2025 – 17th October 2025 (4 weeks)
- End of Academic Year: 17th October 2025
Single-Track Academic Calendar
- Form 3 (2024/2025):
- In School: 30th October 2024 – 5th March 2025 (18 weeks)
- Break: 6th March 2025 – 22nd April 2025
- WASSCE Dates: 4th August – 19th September 2025
- Form 2 (2024/2025):
- In School: 30th October 2024 – 5th March 2025 (18 weeks)
- Break: 6th March 2025 – 22nd April 2025
- End of Academic Year: 19th September 2025
- Form 1 (2024/2025):
- In School: 30th October 2024 – 5th March 2025 (18 weeks)
- Break: 6th March 2025 – 22nd April 2025
- End of Academic Year: 19th September 2025
Highlights of the Calendar
- WASSCE Dates: The WASSCE (West African Senior School Certificate Examination) for Form 3 students will take place from 20th August to 19th September 2025.
- Break Periods: The calendar also specifies the break periods, including the Christmas break, which will span from 20th December 2024 to 2nd January 2025 for all levels.
- Start and End Dates: The academic year for most forms will begin in October 2024, with each form having different in-school and break periods based on their specific calendar.
Conclusion
The Revised 2024/2025 Academic Calendar provides students and educators with clear and structured timelines for the academic year. This calendar aims to improve planning for both students and teachers, especially with critical dates like WASSCE and school breaks clearly outlined.
Students, teachers, and parents are encouraged to keep these important dates in mind as the new academic year unfolds, ensuring that they stay on track with the revised schedule.
For more updates, the Ghana Education Service will continue to provide further clarifications and adjustments as necessary throughout the year.
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