Ferdinand | EducationGhana | April 24| Ghana to Abolish Teacher Licensure Exams: New Qualification System in the Works
Ghana will abolish teacher licensure exams as part of major education reforms. A new system will integrate qualification into teacher training. GTEC is also tasked with improving tertiary graduate quality.
The Ministry of Education has announced plans to abolish the current teacher licensure examinations, paving the way for a new professional qualification system in line with the government’s 2024 manifesto promise.
Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu confirmed the move, saying the National Teaching Council (NTC) has been directed to develop a more practical and integrated qualification framework for teacher certification.
“Yes, it is true the NDC campaigned on a manifesto promise. We said we would end licensure exams and keep faith with the electorate,” he affirmed.
Committee to Oversee the Transition
Minister Iddrisu announced the formation of a transition committee to guide Ghana through the phase-out of licensure exams and the introduction of a more holistic teacher assessment model.
“That is why I am putting this committee together to advise most appropriately how to walk through the transition… from a licensure exam regime to a no-licensure exam,” he explained.
The envisioned system will embed qualification into teacher education curricula, with an emphasis on academic training and practical fieldwork, rather than standalone high-stakes exams.
“It becomes part of their curriculum. That was our pledge, and it’s time to act on it.”
One Final Resit Opportunity
Addressing concerns of past candidates who failed the exams, the Minister proposed a final resit opportunity as part of the transition process.
“One last opportunity for a resit of the licensure exams for those who couldn’t make it… It must also be part of your recommendations. I don’t want to prejudice your work, but I think that may be a problematic necessity.”
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Concerns Over Graduate Quality
In related developments, Mr. Iddrisu raised concerns about the quality of graduates from tertiary institutions during the inauguration of the new board of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
He urged the board to focus on regulatory oversight and improving standards across Ghana’s universities and colleges.
“Higher education remains the exit point for many young people entering the world of work. There are complaints from the private sector about the quality of the Ghanaian graduate,” he noted.
While commending some institutions for maintaining high standards, the Minister acknowledged that not all universities meet expectations. He urged GTEC to address these disparities as part of its regulatory mandate.
“They are contributing to what I describe as the ARQ Access, Relevance, and Quality in the provision of higher education in Ghana.”
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