Also known as: NaCCA
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment — develops and approves Ghana's school curricula, textbooks, and assessment standards for basic and secondary education.
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The Ghanaian Times
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) is collaborating with the Ghana Education Service (GES), the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) and Ulster University to integrate fire safety education into Ghana’s basic school curriculum. …
GNFS to integrate fire safety education into basic school curriculumJoy Online
… NaCCA and GES should see GABET as a partner and get us on board in the future when they’re coming up with anything relative to the Business curriculum,” he said. …
GABET raises concerns over teacher training and resources for new SHS curriculumJoy Online
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has denied reports suggesting that it partnered the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to train teachers for the implementation of a Chinese Language Curriculum. …
NaCCA denies partnering UCC Confucius Institute to train teachers for Chinese language curriculumJoy Online
… Keabena Bempah Tandoh, says recent developments suggest a disconnect between the Presidency, the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service and the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA). …
NPP alleges executive, administrative confusion over Arabic, Chinese language policyJoy Online
… According to him, the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service and the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) had been involved in work related to the proposed Chinese curriculum. …
Proposed Chinese, Arabic languages: We cannot run our education on contradictions – Dr Kwabena TandohThe Ghanaian Times
… The NPP further claimed that the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) was subsequently directed by the Education Ministry to undertake work on the curriculum. …
NPP demands apology or sacking of Education Minister over Arabic, Chinese language controversyJoy Online
… The party said the announcement was followed by steps by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) to develop the relevant curriculum. …
NPP demands apology or dismissal of Haruna Iddrisu over Chinese, Arabic language policy disputeThe Chronicle
… NaCCA’s official curriculum already recognises French and Arabic among language learning areas, while curriculum development is intended to build competencies rather than simply increase the number of subjects. …
Editorial: Government’s Decision To Create Dedicated Funding For Free SHS Is WelcomeJoy Online
A former head of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), Dr Prince Hamid Armah, has challenged President John Mahama’s claim that there was never a policy to introduce Arabic and Chinese as foreign languages in Ghanaian schools. …
Gov’t cannot deny what it has already set in motion – Former NaCCA boss challenges Mahama on Arabic, Chinese policyJoy Online
… Dr Asah-Asante, however, raised concerns about the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) proceeding with the training of teachers to teach Chinese at the basic school level despite the President’s clarification. …
Arabic, Chinese teaching debate should end after Mahama’s clarification – Asah-AsanteThe Ghana National Fire Service is collaborating with the Ghana Education Service, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, and Ulster University to integrate fire safety education into Ghana's basic school curriculum, aiming to teach children practical knowledge on fire prevention, safe behaviour, and emergency response from an early age.
6 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana National Fire Service is collaborating with the Ghana Education Service, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, and Ulster University to integrate fire safety education into Ghana's basic school curriculum, aiming to teach children practical knowledge on fire prevention, safe behaviour, and emergency response from an early age.
6 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Association of Business Education Teachers raised concerns about gaps in implementing Ghana's new Senior High School curriculum, citing inadequate teacher training, limited teaching resources, and the exclusion of Business Education teachers from parts of the curriculum development process. The Association warned these challenges could undermine efforts to equip students with practical skills and critical thinking competencies under the new curriculum.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment has denied reports of a partnership with the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast to train teachers for a Chinese Language Curriculum, saying the initiative was not an official institutional programme and that any Council officers who participated did so in individual capacities.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has accused the government of creating "executive and administrative confusion" over Arabic and Chinese language policies in basic schools, citing a NaCCA training workshop for teachers on Chinese curriculum that contradicts President John Mahama's stated position that no such policy exists.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Kwabena Tandoh, NPP Education Committee spokesperson and former Ghana Education Service Deputy Director-General, has criticised contradictions in government handling of education policy, citing the controversy over proposed Chinese and Arabic language instruction in schools as evidence of poor policy coordination and conflicting directives between government levels.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has called on President Mahama to either apologise to Ghanaians or remove Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu over conflicting statements regarding the proposed introduction of Arabic and Chinese language studies in schools. The NPP argues that the President's denial of approving the policy contradicts earlier public announcements and curriculum development work by the Education Ministry.
16 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The New Patriotic Party has called on President Mahama to either apologize or dismiss Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu over the reported introduction of Chinese and Arabic into Ghana's school curriculum, citing a contradiction between the Minister's announcement and the President's denial of approving the policy.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced dedicated government funding for the Free Senior High School programme to prevent delays in releasing funds to schools, improving food supplies and reducing complaints from school heads. The government is also working with the World Bank on a US$300 million facility to end the double-track system by the end of 2027.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dr Prince Hamid Armah, a former head of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, challenged President Mahama's claim that no policy existed to introduce Arabic and Chinese as foreign languages in Ghanaian schools, citing public announcements by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, curriculum development involving 160 writers and reviewers, and formal presentation to the Ghana Education Service.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A University of Ghana political science lecturer says President Mahama's dismissal of claims that the government approved Arabic and Chinese as subjects in public schools should end the debate, noting that policy is ultimately determined by the President while ministers implement approved policies.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Deputy Housing Minister Dr. Prince Hamid Armah has challenged President Mahama's claim that there was never a policy to introduce Arabic and Chinese into Ghana's schools, asserting that Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu publicly announced the languages as compulsory foreign languages at secondary level and that NaCCA developed and presented a curriculum including them in July 2026.
14 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment held a national training workshop to equip basic school teachers with knowledge and skills to implement a new Chinese language curriculum effectively, in partnership with the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An education opinion piece argues that Ghana's new curriculum, which emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving to prepare learners for the twenty-first century, cannot succeed without a sustainable school culture to support its implementation. The government has yet to formally adopt a revised Kindergarten to Primary Six curriculum developed by NaCCA, which is intended to emphasize emerging areas such as AI, robotics, STEM, and values education.
7 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ministry of Education has warned private schools against compelling parents to purchase unapproved textbooks, calling the practice an exploitation for commercial gain. The Ministry said schools must continue using existing approved curricula and NaCCA-approved textbooks while a comprehensive review of the Basic School Curriculum from KG1 to Primary Six is ongoing.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the National Chief Imam has backed the introduction of Arabic as an optional subject in public schools, saying it would give students valuable linguistic skills for global engagement. The support comes after concerns from some stakeholders about the neglect of Ghanaian languages in favour of foreign languages.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Alban Bagbin called for greater recognition and support for private schools at Ghana's National Association of Private Schools conference, describing them as key investors in the nation's development and urging policymakers to regard them as valued partners rather than pressure groups.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parents are free to purchase additional textbooks for their children beyond government-provided materials, provided they have been assessed and approved by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA). NaCCA's role is to develop curriculum and assessment standards and ensure educational materials conform to those standards, while textbooks are developed by publishers and submitted to NaCCA for assessment.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Education has denied claims it seeks to make Arabic a compulsory subject, stating there is no policy or directive to impose its study. The Ministry clarified that Arabic is a language, not a religious subject, and that curriculum development began about four years ago, predating the current Education Minister.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has not yet formally adopted the revised curriculum for Kindergarten to Primary Six developed by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA); the proposal is currently under review by the Ghana Education Service before submission to Cabinet for approval and implementation.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment has directed all pre-tertiary schools to cease using assessment items and mock examination papers that have not been vetted and approved by the Council, warning that schools procuring or administering unapproved materials face regulatory sanctions.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that while ranking has a legitimate place in competitive selection, the primary purpose of education should be to identify whether students have achieved learning standards, not merely to rank them against each other.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa Education Watch has called on the Ministry of Education to adopt a deliberate, adequately resourced and phased approach to implementing Ghana's reviewed Kindergarten and primary school curriculum, warning that a well-designed curriculum alone would not guarantee improved learning outcomes without adequate preparation, teacher readiness, teaching resources, and effective implementation support.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review documents money spent and some outputs—such as 24,000 pieces of medical equipment and 1,840 tractors—but does not account for promised education infrastructure including textbooks, kindergartens, and school desks, despite Parliament approving a detailed budget that included these items.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Minister for Education says the National Standardized Test is intended to identify learning gaps and inform teaching improvements, rather than determine whether pupils pass or fail. The assessment will help teachers and education authorities provide targeted support to pupils who require additional academic help.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Education has introduced sweeping reforms to its basic school curriculum, adding computing, coding, citizenship education and ethics as central subjects. The revised curriculum also emphasizes Ghanaian languages as the main medium of instruction from kindergarten to Primary Three, introduces Chinese as an optional foreign language, and standardizes Arabic teaching.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has announced a revised basic school curriculum covering kindergarten to junior high school, introducing coding, artificial intelligence, electronics, and TVET to equip learners with skills for a technology-driven world. The curriculum will be formally presented to the Ministry of Education this week, then submitted to President John Mahama, Cabinet, and Parliament for approval.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment has directed publishers, booksellers, schools and stakeholders to use only approved learning materials in Ghana's pre-tertiary schools. All materials must undergo NaCCA assessment and approval before publication and distribution, and carry an official NaCCA Approval QR Code for verification.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA), established in 2020 to ensure quality assurance in pre-tertiary education, faces major governance gaps and operational independence issues that limit its ability to regulate impartially and weaken credibility of the education quality assurance system.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chancellor of the University of Education Winneba has urged higher educational institutions to reorient their focus towards problem-solving by aligning teaching, research, and community engagement with society's real needs, and to equip graduates with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. He stressed that research should inform policy and create jobs, and appealed to government to treat universities as strategic partners in national development rather than expenditure centres.
28 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →