The Ghana Education Service (GES) has clarified that the 2025/2026 academic calendar has not fully reverted to the single-track system, contrary to reports in some sections of the media.
According to GES, the newly released calendar makes provision for both single-track and double-track schools.
“In the spirit of transparent and honest communication, the Ghana Education Service (GES) wishes to clarify that the 2025/2026 academic calendar has not fully reverted to the single-track system, as reported in some sections of the media,” a statement said.
The 2025/2026 academic year is scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 18, 2025, when all first-year students are expected to report.
The statement added that the academic year will officially end on August 21, 2026, for single-track schools, while double-track schools will end on September 4, 2026.
The GES explained in a public notice on Facebook signed by its Daniel Fenyi, Public Relations Officer.
