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Basic Education Certificate Examination

Also known as: BECE · 2026 BECE · 2025 BECE · 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination · 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination · B.E.C.E · 2027 BECE · BECE 2026

2026-04-262026-06-18
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  1. April 2026

  2. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for the Wa East Constituency in the Upper West region has pledged full educational sponsorship for the overall best candidate who obtains an aggregate of six (6) to ten (10) in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), covering senior high …

    Best-performing BECE candidate in Wa East to enjoy full scholarship – MP announces
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GES warns of false school selection notice circulating online

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The Ghana Education Service has stated that a widely circulated notice claiming the 2026 school selection exercise for BECE candidates will begin on June 15, 2026 is false and did not originate from GES. The Service cautioned the public against submitting personal information or engaging with the fake announcement, warning that such misinformation could expose people to fraud and exploitation.

23 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Yesterday

  1. GES warns of false school selection notice circulating online

    The Ghana Education Service has stated that a widely circulated notice claiming the 2026 school selection exercise for BECE candidates will begin on June 15, 2026 is false and did not originate from GES. The Service cautioned the public against submitting personal information or engaging with the fake announcement, warning that such misinformation could expose people to fraud and exploitation.

    23 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. JHS graduates advised to prepare before entering SHS

    Education observers encourage Junior High School graduates in Ghana to use the waiting period between BECE and SHS productively by exploring career options, building digital skills, developing reading habits, learning practical skills, and engaging in conversations about their future. Experts also advise students to look beyond traditional Science and General Arts programmes and explore other available options including Visual Arts, Business, Technical and Vocational Education, and Home Economics.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. GES dismisses fake BECE school selection notice circulating online

    The Ghana Education Service has dismissed as false a widely circulated notice falsely claiming the 2026 BECE school selection exercise commenced on June 15, and urged the public to disregard the misinformation and rely only on official government channels for education announcements.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. BECE timetable to be extended Wednesday-to-Wednesday

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced plans to review the Basic Education Certificate Examination timetable, extending it from a Monday-to-Friday schedule to begin Wednesday and end the following Wednesday, to reduce stress on candidates and allow longer intervals between papers with weekend breaks.

    11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. BECE examination extended from five to eight days

    The Education Minister announced that the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will be extended from five days to eight days, beginning on a Wednesday and ending the following Wednesday, to reduce pressure on candidates and provide more preparation time between papers.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Government extends BECE from five to eight days

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced the government is extending the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) from five days to eight days, beginning on a Wednesday and ending the following Wednesday, to reduce pressure on candidates and provide more preparation time between papers.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Lack of basic facilities threatens learning quality at Bueko School

    A School Improvement Support Officer in Greater Accra's Ningo-Prampram district has raised concerns that the lack of basic educational infrastructure, learning materials, and electricity in schools including Good Shepherd Anglican Primary and JHS is contributing to poor student attendance and declining academic performance. The affected school lacks adequate classrooms, electricity, desks, and teaching staff, with Primary Five and Six pupils combined into a single classroom due to teacher shortages.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

  1. BECE examination malpractices persist despite deterrent measures

    Examination malpractices continue to plague Ghana's Basic Education Certificate Examination over a decade and a half, with misconduct shifting from students to teachers and officials, despite deterrent measures by WAEC and GES including paper cancellations and prosecutions. Technology, including mobile phones and artificial intelligence, appears to be outpacing enforcement efforts.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Chalom Hights mentors female BECE candidates in Ashiaman

    Chalom Hights hosted its ElevateHer Mentorship Programme for female students preparing for the Basic Education Certificate Examination at Ashiaman Gbitsele, offering guidance on academic excellence, confidence, discipline, and resilience. The initiative aims to empower young girls by helping them overcome examination pressure and believe in their potential regardless of background.

    18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 15 May

  1. GES pledges placement for all qualified 2026 BECE candidates

    The Ghana Education Service has assured qualified 2026 BECE candidates of placement into Senior High and Technical Schools, dismissing media reports that about 72,000 students could miss out, and said adequate infrastructure and facilities are available nationwide for admissions when schools reopen in September 2026.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

  1. GES confirms full placement of BECE graduates into secondary schools

    The Ghana Education Service has assured all Junior High School graduates they will be placed in Senior High and Technical Schools, with freshers expected to arrive on September 18, 2026. GES dismissed recent media reports claiming approximately 72,000 students might not secure placement as "speculative," reaffirming that infrastructure and facilities are adequate to accommodate all eligible students.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GES urges public to report examination malpractice via hotlines

    The Ghana Education Service has urged the public to report cases of examination malpractice using dedicated hotlines (020-1360-789 for calls/SMS, 020-1360-786 for WhatsApp), saying the hotlines have been helpful in combating the problem during assessments including BECE and WASSCE.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Bechem School for Deaf and Blind seeks power solutions

    Students at Bechem School for the Deaf and Blind in the Ahafo region are appealing to government and corporate Ghana for an alternative power supply, stating that frequent electricity outages prevent them from communicating via sign language and gestures and restrict safe movement on campus. The school is requesting a high-capacity generator or solar energy systems, and also faces other challenges including a broken school bus.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. WAEC confirms arrest of 43 teachers for BECE exam malpractice

    The West African Examinations Council has confirmed the arrest of 43 teachers involved in examination malpractice during the Basic Education Certificate Examination. No students have been arrested; their statements are taken for investigation before final decisions are made.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Eastern Region records 82 pregnant candidates in 2026 BECE

    The Eastern Region recorded 82 pregnant candidates and 40 lactating mothers in this year's Basic Education Certificate Examination, sparking concerns among education stakeholders over teenage pregnancy among school-going girls, though the number of pregnancies decreased from 104 last year.

    12 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Ayawaso East targets 100 per cent pass in 2026 BECE

    The Ayawaso East Municipal Education Director says the municipality is aiming for a 100 per cent pass rate in this year's BECE, an improvement over last year's 92.3 per cent. Of 1,176 registered candidates from 32 schools, eight were absent; the municipality recorded no examination malpractices.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

  1. MP urges calculator access reform for BECE Mathematics, Science, ICT

    The MP for Effia has called on education authorities to reverse the decision preventing Basic Education Certificate Examination candidates from using calculators in Mathematics, Science, and ICT. He also recommended subject merger and realignment to reduce academic burden on students.

    8 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Suame MP donates mathematical sets to 3,255 BECE candidates

    Member of Parliament for Suame John Darko has donated mathematical sets to 3,255 candidates preparing for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination in the constituency, as part of his commitment to equipping students with essential tools for examination success.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana should reform BECE structure for 21st-century learning

    Africa Education Watch and other stakeholders have raised concerns about Ghana's Basic Education Certificate Examination requiring young learners to sit ten subjects within five days, arguing the system prioritizes memorization and examination endurance over creativity, collaboration, and emotional well-being, and contributes to anxiety and burnout among learners aged 13 to 16.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

  1. BECE candidates carry emotional weight beyond exam pressure

    An educator reflects on the psychological burden facing Basic Education Certificate Examination candidates in Ghana, arguing that the pressure from expectations in homes and classrooms often weighs more heavily on the child than the examination itself, and urges recognition of the emotional toll alongside academic performance.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GNAT and United Party urge integrity in 2026 BECE

    The Ghana National Association of Teachers and the United Party have issued goodwill messages to candidates writing the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination, urging them to approach the papers with confidence, discipline and integrity, and calling on teachers and invigilators to strictly adhere to examination rules.

    7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. BECE 2026 progressing smoothly in Old Tafo Municipality

    The 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination is progressing smoothly in Old Tafo Municipality, with 2,196 candidates from 50 schools showing high discipline, minimal absenteeism, and zero cases of malpractice so far, according to local authorities.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. GES releases 2026/27 basic school calendar; BECE in May 2027

    The Ghana Education Service has released the 2026/27 academic calendar for basic schools, with the first term beginning September 8, 2026, and the 2027 Basic Education Certificate Examination scheduled for May 5–12, 2027. The calendar outlines all term dates, mid-term breaks, and vacation periods across the three terms.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Northern Region vows to crack down on exam malpractice

    The Northern Regional Education Directorate has committed to combating examination malpractice during this year's Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) across the region. A total of 37,111 candidates from 808 schools are sitting for the examination at 132 centres.

    6 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  3. Four students caught cheating during 2026 BECE Science paper

    Four candidates, including a pair of twins, were caught engaging in examination malpractice during the Integrated Science paper on day three of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination. WAEC officials detected cases of answer booklet exchange, collusion, and pre-written answers on question papers, with further investigation and potential subject cancellation pending.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Education Ministry warns against malpractice during 2026 BECE

    Ghana's Education Ministry has renewed warnings against examination malpractice in the ongoing 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), following reports of seven cases involving teachers and invigilators in Central, Bono and Ashanti regions on the first day. The Ministry warned that candidates caught cheating face result cancellation, while teachers, invigilators and school authorities who support malpractice risk dismissal, interdiction and prosecution.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Six pregnant girls among 1,640 BECE candidates in Anloga

    Six pregnant girls are among 1,640 candidates writing the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination across eight centres in Anloga District, Volta Region, according to the District Education Directorate. The candidates comprise 827 males and 813 females, with all examination personnel present for the smooth conduct of the examination.

    6 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Foundation distributes 1,500+ exam materials to BECE candidates in Nkoranza South

    The Manuel Life Foundation distributed over 1,500 pens, rulers, and other educational materials to candidates writing the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination in Nkoranza South Municipality, as part of an educational outreach programme led by CEO Emmanuel Owusu Amponsah.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ahafo minister leads campaign against exam malpractice in region

    The Ahafo Regional Minister, Charity Gardiner, is spearheading efforts to eliminate exam malpractice as 12,479 candidates sit for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination, following a damaging West African Examinations Council report last year that identified the region as a hotspot for collusion. Officials implicated in 2025 irregularities have been barred from participating, and education authorities have warned that officials caught aiding students will face immediate termination.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Volta Regional Minister urges BECE candidates to avoid malpractice

    The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, toured BECE centres in Ho Municipality to interact with candidates and monitor examinations, emphasising that success comes through hard work and integrity rather than shortcuts. In Ho Municipality, 3,232 candidates from 113 schools are sitting the examination across 11 centres, while 32,311 candidates participate regionally.

    5 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

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