The Ghana Education Service (GES) has barred teachers and supervisors implicated in the 2025 examination malpractice from participating in the upcoming 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

Announcing the directive at a media briefing on April 30, 2026, Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Prof Ernest Kofi Davis, said individuals under investigation or facing sanctions for their involvement in malpractice would not be allowed anywhere near examination centres.

“I wish to remind all supervisors and regional directors of education that all teachers and supervisors who were linked to examination malpractice last year and are being processed for sanctions are banned from the examination centres.

“They are not expected to have anything to do with the examinations,” he added.

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He stressed that official communication has already been sent to all regional directors to ensure strict enforcement of the directive.

Professor Davis also issued a strong warning to invigilators and supervisors, urging them to uphold professionalism during the exams.

According to him, anyone caught aiding cheating would face severe consequences.

Beyond enforcement, the GES is calling for nationwide support to curb examination malpractice.

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The Director-General appealed to a broad range of stakeholders, including teachers, parents, school authorities, traditional leaders, and the media to play an active role in safeguarding the integrity of the exams.

“We admonish everyone to support us by reporting examination malpractice,” he said.

He added that dedicated hotlines will soon be made available to the public.

In addition to tightening exam supervision, the GES has introduced changes to the school selection process for BECE candidates.

As part of reforms to improve placements, students will now be required to select two Category A Senior High School:, one boarding and one day school within their locality.

The new measure is aimed at addressing longstanding challenges associated with the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), which assigns students to Senior High Schools after the release of BECE results.

According to Professor Davis, the adjustment forms part of broader efforts to streamline placements and ensure a smoother transition for students into senior high school.

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