GES To Release SHS Placement For 2020/21 Academic Year

The Ghana Education Service (GES) says preparations are ongoing for the release of the computerized school placement for the 2020/2021 academic year.

In a press release sighted by JoyNews, Head of Public Relations Unit at GES, Cassandra Twum Ampofo explained that the delay for the release is due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

Giving further details, the release said “management is setting up call centres across the country and other appropriate alternative measures to resolve all placement related issues.”

She gave the assurance that GES is “committed to ensuring a smooth, merit-based SHS placement process under established guidelines.

The Head of the Public Relations Unit also used the opportunity to urge parents, guardians, candidates, and the general public to remain calm since the Service is committed to ensuring the exercise runs smoothly.

“Management of GES takes this opportunity to thank all stakeholders for their patience and support,” the statement added.