In this article, we examine carefully the projected date for the release of 2024 BECE results and school placement dates based on the 30th October reopening date announced by the Ghana Education Service.
Ghana Education Service (GES) has disclosed in a letter that 30 October 2024 is the reopening date for second-cycle schools for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Questions this article will answer include the following:
- When will 2024 BECE graduates actually report to school from the 2024-2025 academic year?
- What is the 2024 BECE Results Date?
- What is the projected 2024 BECE result release date based on the 30th October 2024 reopening date?
- When will the 2024 school placements be released for 2024 BECE graduates?
- When will the 2025 WASSCE be written?
- What is the difference between the GES reopening date and the GES reporting date?
Pre-projection facts and data from the past.
Often, WAEC releases the BECE results 10 to 14 days before the reopening date; however, this year, since the GES has disclosed the reopening date as 30th October, this period may be shortened to 7 days maximum.
GES and the Ministry of Education (MoE) usually release the school placements a week after the release of the BECE results, except in 2023, when the BECE results were released on November 9th and the school placements were released on November 28th.
With the GES announcing for the second time the date for the reopening of schools for SHS1 students (2024 BECE graduates) as 30th October 2024, it means the duration in days between the date the BECE results are released and the date the BECE graduates will report to school will be shorter. It is important to note that SHS1 (BECE graduates) will not report to school on the reopening date.
Academic Calendar for the 2024/2025 school year
| Category | Event/Instruction | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Senior High Schools (SHS) | Start of 2024/2025 academic year | Wednesday, October 30, 2024 |
| First-Year SHS Students (Single-Track & Transitional Schools) | End of 2023/2024 academic year | Monday, October 28, 2024 |
| All SHS Students (Single-Track Schools) | Start of 2024/2025 academic year | Wednesday, October 30, 2024 |
| Final-Year SHS Students | WASSCE preparation (aiming for May/June exams) | The 2025/2026 academic year begins in September 2025. |
| GES Instructions to Regional Directors | Communicate the new academic calendar to heads of schools. | Effective immediately |
When will the 2025 WASSCE be written?
According to the GES, the adjustment ensures the 2025/2026 academic year will begin in September, aligning final-year students for their WASSCE in May/June.
What is the expected 2024 BECE Results Date? What is the expected 2024 school placement date?
Projected Date for Release of 2024 BECE Results Based on 19th October Reopening Date
GES and the Ministry of Education usually release school placements one week after the BECE results. With the projected BECE result release on October 19th, 2024, the school placements should be released no later than the 27th of October 2024
- 1 week after 19th October: 27th October 2024 (Wednesday)
Final Projection:
- BECE result release date: 19th October 2024 (Wednesday)
- School placement release date: 23rd to 27th October 2024
Remember that this is a projection based on the 30th October 2024 reopening date announced by the GES. The dates could also be earlier or delayed.
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What is the difference between the GES reopening date and the GES reporting date?
The reopening day differs from the reporting date for SHS1 (BECE graduates).
This shortened timeline ensures that school placements are released on the same day as the reopening of schools, providing a streamlined transition for SHS1 students.
The GES reopening date and the GES reporting date refer to two different milestones in the academic calendar set by the Ghana Education Service (GES).
- GES Reopening Date: This is the official start of the school term or academic year, according to GES. It’s the day when schools formally resume activities like teaching, administrative tasks, and lesson planning. However, students are not necessarily expected to be present in school on this date.
- GES Reporting Date: The reporting date is when students are required to physically report to their schools. This usually comes a bit after the reopening date, giving students—especially new ones—a chance to prepare, organise their supplies, and travel to school if necessary. For boarding students or new SHS1 students, this is the day they move in and start school.
Key Differences:
- Reopening Date: Marks the official start of the term. Teachers and staff may begin work, but students aren’t necessarily present yet.
- Reporting Date: The specific day students are expected to arrive at school and start attending classes or move into the boarding facilities.
For example, GES might announce that schools reopen on 30th October 2024, but SHS1 students could have a different reporting date depending on when their placements are finalized.
Good luck to all BECE candidates as you wait patiently for the release of the BECE results and school placements for the year.
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