The Ghana Education Service has officially announced the release of 2025 senior high school placement results, directing all successfully placed students to report to their assigned institutions from October 18, 2025.
The long-awaited Computerised School Selection and Placement System results were officially released on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, marking a crucial milestone for thousands of Basic Education Certificate Examination candidates nationwide. Acting Deputy Director-General of GES Dr Munawaru Isshaque signed the directive that establishes strict compliance measures for the admission process.
The comprehensive circular addressed to all regional directors of education emphasizes zero tolerance for unauthorised admissions, with administrative sanctions awaiting institutions that deviate from the official placement list. Schools cannot admit students outside the CSSPS-generated placements without explicit written approval from the Ghana Education Service headquarters.
Regional and district education directors now face the responsibility of monitoring admission processes closely while providing supervisory support to ensure transparency. The directive underscores the importance of maintaining the integrity of Ghana’s computerised school selection system, which serves as the primary mechanism for transitioning students from junior high to senior secondary education.
The placement system affects tens of thousands of students annually, determining their access to senior high schools, technical institutes, and vocational training centres across the country. Students can verify their placement status using the official CSSPS portal by entering their BECE index number and date of birth, ensuring 24-hour accessibility to results.
School administrators must now prepare for smooth registration processes according to established guidelines, with the October 18 reporting date providing approximately one month for logistical preparations. The timeline allows sufficient coordination between educational institutions, parents, and students while maintaining the academic calendar’s integrity.
The announcement represents the culmination of months of evaluation and processing following the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination results. The computerised system considers student preferences, academic performance, and institutional capacity when making placements, though specific statistics on total placements and success rates remain pending official release.
The Ghana Education Service has historically used this systematic approach to manage the transition from basic to secondary education, with the CSSPS serving as a cornerstone of educational progression in the country. The emphasis on strict compliance reflects ongoing efforts to eliminate corruption and ensure merit-based admissions across Ghana’s secondary education landscape.
Students who encounter discrepancies or require assistance with their placements can access support through regional education offices, though the directive makes clear that the official placement list remains binding unless formally amended through proper channels.
The October 18 reporting date positions students to begin their secondary education journey in alignment with the national academic calendar, with schools expected to complete registration processes efficiently to minimise disruptions to the learning schedule.
Attached below is a copy of the letter.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RELEASE OF 2025 SCHOOL PLACEMENT
The Ghana Education Service (GES) wishes to officially inform all Regional Directors of Education that the 2025 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) results have been released.
You are hereby directed to communicate this information promptly to all District Directors of Education and Heads of schools within your jurisdiction.
- Admission Process
Admission of students should strictly follow the placement list generated by the CSSPS Secretariat.
No school is permitted to admit students outside the official placement without prior written approval from GES. - Reporting and Registration
Placed students are to report to their schools from 18th October, 2025.
Heads of schools are to ensure that registration is conducted smoothly and in accordance with the guidelines provided. - Compliance
Any infraction, including unauthorised admissions, will attract the necessary administrative sanctions. - School supplies
Regional and District Directors are to monitor and provide the necessary supervisory support during the admission period.
The GES counts on your cooperation to ensure a transparent and successful admission process for the 2025 academic year.
Kindly treat this information with the urgency and importance it deserves.
