Public Basic Schools Begin Second Term of 2025/2026 Academic Year Nationwide

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | January 08 | Public Basic Schools Begin Second Term of 2025/2026 Academic Year Nationwide

Public basic schools across Ghana have officially reopened for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic year, as attention shifts to curriculum delivery, assessments, and key dates on the academic calendar.

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Public basic schools across Ghana today resumed academic activities for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic year, marking a return to classrooms for millions of pupils and teachers nationwide.The reopening applies to kindergartens, primary schools, and junior high schools under the Ghana Education Service (GES), following the end of the first term break.Education authorities say the second term is a decisive phase in the school calendar, as it consolidates teaching and learning begun in the first term and prepares pupils for end-of-term assessments and national examinations.

Why the Second Term Matters

The second term is particularly critical for final-year pupils at the junior high school level, who are expected to intensify preparation toward the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). For lower primary and kindergarten pupils, the term places strong emphasis on foundational literacy, numeracy, and continuous assessment.School heads have been reminded to ensure effective instructional supervision, regular attendance, and safe school environments, while teachers are encouraged to maintain steady curriculum coverage in line with approved syllabuses.Parents and guardians have also been urged to support punctual school attendance and provide basic learning materials to aid smooth academic progress.

2025/2026 Academic Calendar for Basic Schools

According to the approved academic calendar for public basic schools:

• First Term:
  • Opened: September 2025
  • Closed: December 2025
• Second Term:
  • Reopened: January 2026
  • Expected to end: April 2026
• Third Term:
  • Scheduled to begin: May 2026
  • Ends: July 2026

The third term will culminate in final examinations and the administration of the BECE for JHS candidates.

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Focus Areas for the Term

GES officials indicate that the second term will prioritise:

• Curriculum continuity and lesson recovery where needed
• Continuous assessment and learner evaluation
• Strengthening reading, writing, and numeracy at the lower levels
• Enhanced supervision and teacher punctuality
• Child protection and school safety

The term also coincides with ongoing national discussions on education quality, teacher welfare, and learning outcomes, placing added responsibility on schools to deliver effective instruction.

Looking Ahead

As schools settle into the new term, education stakeholders say sustained collaboration between teachers, parents, school managers, and district education offices will be essential to achieving improved learning outcomes.With the academic calendar progressing steadily, the second term is expected to set the pace for the remainder of the 2025/2026 academic year.  Related links:

• Ghana Education Service academic calendar
• Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) updates

 

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