Discover the key features of Ghana’s new GES–NaCCA curriculum for 2025. Learn about CBC alignment, flexible pathways, assessment reforms, and implementation requirements for KG to SHS.
🌍 New GES Curriculum 2025 Overview: What Ghanaian Schools Need to Know
Ghana’s education landscape is undergoing a major transformation in 2025, as the Ghana Education Service (GES) and National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) roll out an updated standards-based curriculum across basic schools—from Kindergarten to SHS. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the changes, according to official documents and expert analysis .
🔧 1. Curriculum Restructuring & Terminology
All levels, from KG to SHS, are now classified as Basic School (BS):
BS 7 = JHS 1
BS 8 = JHS 2
BS 9 = JHS 3
BS 10 = SHS 1
This unifies the educational structure and eases transition between stages.
📘 2. Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) Emphasis
The curriculum centers on 21st-century skills, including critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, ICT, and national values .
Teachers are supported with weekly PLC sessions and manuals to guide delivery .
📚 3. Flexible Subject Choices & New Pathways
In JHS–SHS1 (BS 7–10), students follow a Common Core Programme (CCP) of nine subjects, including Maths, Languages, Science, RME, PE, Career Tech, Social Studies, Computing, and Creative Arts .
From SHS2 (BS 11), students choose either a vocational pathway or a diploma stream (arts, business, science) .
Students will sit a Common Core Exam after SHS1, with WASSCE replaced by a University Entrance Exam at SHS3 .
🧩 4. Primary School Reforms
KG learning areas streamlined from seven to four thematic areas: Numeracy, Literacy, Creative Arts, and “Our World, Our People” .
Primary levels maintain the same number of subjects but with fewer, deeper concepts and a move to standards‑based learning .
History of Ghana, RME, PE, and French (from P4) are now standalone subjects .
📊 5. New National Standard Assessments
National assessments will be held at:
Primary 2, 4, 6
JHS 2 These NSATs replace continuous class-level tests .
🧪 6. Revised Assessment Model for SHS
For SHS, GES and WAEC now require six assessment modes, including:
Class/home exercises, mid- and end‑semester exams
Group projects, individual portfolios, and projects .
GES and WAEC will conduct monitoring visits in February 2025 to ensure fidelity of implementation .
🌱 7. Emphasis on Inclusion & Climate Literacy
New curriculum integrates climate change, forestry, and green economy issues—piloted in 33 schools .
Focus is on SEL, gender equality, and national values within both CBC and SHS materials .
📚 Featured EducationGhana.org Resources
Support your implementation journey:
1. 📄 How to Write an Effective SIP in Ghana
2. 📆 2025 Academic Calendar & Curriculum Timeline
3. 🧑🏽🏫 Lesson Observation Strategies Aligned with CBC
4. 🛡️ Preparing for GES Inspections
5. 📊 Addressing Common Challenges in Basic Schools
✍️ Key Actions for Schools
Train teachers in curriculum delivery, assessments, and PLCs
Set up portfolios and project-based assessments
Plan for NSATs across KG–JHS and new SHS exams
Integrate climate literacy into lesson plans
Engage parents and students on the updated curriculum design
📌 Further Reading (External Links)
GES Official Website
NaCCA Resources & Manuals
MyJoyOnline Insight on Curriculum Rollout
3News Coverage on Climate Education Pilot
World Bank Report: Ghana Education Reforms
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