GES School Selection Guidelines for BECE 2025 Released: What Parents and Students Must Know

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Ellis Ferdinand
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GES School Selection Guidelines for BECE 2025 Released: What Parents and Students Must Know
GES School Selection Guidelines for BECE 2025 Released: What Parents and Students Must Know

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | June 11 |  GES School Selection Guidelines for BECE 2025 Released: What Parents and Students Must Know

 
Discover the latest 2025 GES School Selection Guidelines for BECE candidates. Download official resources, watch the explainer video, and access expert tips to avoid mistakes.

✅ Overview of the 2025 GES School Selection Guidelines

The Ghana Education Service (GES), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has released the official guidelines for the 2025 School Selection Process for Junior High School (JHS) students transitioning to Senior High Schools (SHS), Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.

This year’s guidelines introduce key updates to boarding and day school placements, the Category A/B/C school classification, and the priority placement rules every parent and student must understand.

Day & Boarding Restrictions in 2025 BECE School Selection

 Applicable ONLY to the First Five (5) Main Choices
 
Restriction Rule:
Students must select a maximum of 3 Boarding Schools in their first five main choices. This allows flexibility while managing school placement logistics.
✅ Permissible Combinations for First 5 Main Choices
Combo Description
1. 3 Boarding & 2 Day
2. 2 Boarding & 3 Day
3. 1 Boarding & 4 Day
4. 5 Day (No Boarding)
🔄 Alternative Choice (2 Schools – B & C Categories Only)
Important: Alternatives are backups, often used when all 5 main choices are oversubscribed. These do not require the Boarding restriction but follow certain accepted patterns.
✅ Permissible Alternative Combinations (B & C Categories Only)
Combo Description
1. 2 Boarding (1 Category B & 1 C)
2. 2 Boarding (Both Category C)
3. 1 Boarding & 1 Day (B & C)
4. 1 Boarding & 1 Day (2 Cs)
5 .2 Day (1 B & 1 C)
6 .2 Day (Both Category C)
📌 Key Reminders:
Maximum 3 Boarding Schools in Main Choices
No Boarding restriction for Alternative Choices, but must be from Category B or C
Always consider proximity and programs offered when selecting Day schools
Verify school categories with the official 2025 School Selection Register
 
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🔗 Download Official Resources (Free)

Click below to access all the essential documents directly:

🏫 Key Highlights of the 2025 Selection Rules

📌 Main 5 Choices (Day & Boarding Options)

  • 1st to 3rd Choice: Boarding (A, B, or C schools)

  • 4th to 5th Choice: Day only (must be within your catchment area)

👉 You can mix combinations such as:
3 Boarding, 2 Day | 2 Boarding, 3 Day | 1 Boarding, 4 Day | 5 Day

📌 2 Alternative Choices (For Schools in Category C Only)

  • Options include:
    2 Boarding (B & C), 1 Boarding & 1 Day, 2 Day

⚠️ Note: Boarding schools in the Alternative Choices must fall under Category C.

🧠 Expert Tips for Parents & Students

  • ✅ Choose schools realistically based on performance history.

  • ✅ Don’t ignore the catchment area rule for Day schools.

  • ✅ Use alternatives wisely to increase placement chances.

  • ✅ Consult your school’s guidance coordinator.

 

📘 Learn more in our guide: How to Choose SHS Schools Wisely – BECE 2025 Parents’ Guide

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