GES Releases 2025/26 Harmonized Prospectus for SHS Day Students: Full List of Items

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Ellis Ferdinand
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Ferdinand | EducationGhana | September 24 |  GES Releases 2025/26 Harmonized Prospectus for SHS Day Students: Full List of Items

 The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued the official 2025/26 harmonized prospectus for Senior High School day students. Here is the complete list of required items and a parents’ checklist for easy preparation.

Introduction

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the 2025/26 Harmonized Prospectus for Senior High School (SHS) day students across the country. The new standardized list is designed to promote fairness, prevent schools from demanding unapproved items, and ease the financial pressure on parents.Unlike boarding students who must prepare with a longer list, day students have a lighter but essential requirement list that ensures they are ready for academic work while maintaining hygiene and discipline.

👉 Related: GES Harmonized Prospectus for Boarding Students 2025/26

Items Required for Day Students

The 2025/26 prospectus requires every SHS day student to report to school with a few essential items in three categories:

1. Study Materials

  • Mathematical set
  • Scientific calculator
  • School bag

2. Footwear & Clothing

  • Sandals (school-specific, no embellishments)
  • Sneakers (black or white)

3. Cleaning & Sanitation (Choose ONE Group)

Group A
  • Hard gloves
  • 5 litres of liquid soap
  • 1kg powdered soap
Group B
  • Small bleach
  • 1 dustpan
  • 1 long-handle broom
  • 1 scrubbing brush
Group C
  • 1 standing mop with mop bucket
  • 1 duster
  • 1 short local broom

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Parents’ Checklist for Day Students

To make preparation easier, here’s a quick shopping checklist for parents of SHS day students:✅ Study Tools: Mathematical set, scientific calculator, school bag ✅ Footwear: School-specific sandals, black/white sneakers ✅ Cleaning & Sanitation: Choose from Group A, B, or C ✅ Labelling: All items must be clearly embossed or embroidered with the student’s name ✅ Reminder: Buy only what is listed in the official GES prospectus

Why the Harmonised Prospectus Matters

In recent years, some schools demanded extra and sometimes excessive items from students, creating unnecessary financial burdens. With the harmonized prospectus, GES ensures:
  • Uniformity: All day students across Ghana have the same requirements.
  • Fairness: Parents are not pressured into buying unapproved items.
  • Accountability: Schools can no longer impose arbitrary demands.
  • Affordability: By focusing on essentials, families save money.

👉 Related: GES Promotion Guidelines for 2025

GES 2025/26 Day Students Prospectus: Parents’ Checklist

Quick Guide for First-Year Day Students (Issued by Ghana Education Service – GES)

📌 Study Materials

  • 1 Mathematical set
  • 1 Scientific calculator
  • 1 School bag

📌 Footwear & Clothing

  • Decent sandals (school-specific colour, no embellishment)
  • Sneakers (black or white)

📌 Cleaning & Sanitation (Choose ONE Group)

Group A
  • 1 pair of hard hand gloves
  • 5 litres of liquid soap
  • 1kg washing powdered soap
Group B
  • Small bleach
  • 1 dustpan
  • 1 long-handle broom
  • 1 scrubbing brush
Group C
  • 1 standing mop with mop bucket
  • 1 duster
  • 1 short local broom
✅ Important Notes
  • All items must be clearly embossed or embroidered with the student’s name.
  • Only approved items should be purchased.
  • Parents should confirm school-specific colours for footwear and accessories.
👉 Download/Print version available on: GES Official Portal | EducationGhana.org

Conclusion

The GES 2025/26 Harmonized Prospectus for Day Students is a major step toward fairness and equity in Ghana’s education system. Parents are urged to prepare early, stick to the official list, and ensure their wards are fully ready for school reopening on October 18, 2025.With this harmonized framework, the GES has reinforced its commitment to making secondary education accessible and affordable for all.👉 Stay updated on SHS admissions and education policy via EducationGhana.org. 
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