The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed claims that the 2025/2026 academic calendar has fully reverted to the single-track system.

This follows media reports suggesting that double-track schools would no longer exist under the new arrangement.

In a statement on its official Facebook page on August 24, 2025, the Service explained that the calendar, released last week, makes clear provision for both single-track and double-track schools.

It stressed that the double-track system is still in operation in some schools, while others will continue on the single-track.

The new academic year is expected to officially begin on Saturday, 18th October 2025, when all first-year students across the country are to report.

This, according to GES, forms part of efforts to streamline the academic timetable after the disruptions of recent years.

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GES further indicated that the academic year would end on different dates depending on the school system.

For single-track schools, the closure will be on 21st August 2026, while double-track schools will vacate on 4th September 2026.

“The public is advised to disregard reports that the calendar has been fully reverted to single-track. We urge parents, students and stakeholders to rely on GES official communication channels for accurate and timely information”, the statement said.

The Service assured the public of its commitment to ensuring a smooth academic year and pledged to continue engaging stakeholders to improve teaching and learning outcomes.

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