Ghana Education Service Ensures Continuation of BECE, No Cancellations Planned
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- 08 Jun 2023
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The stakeholder engagement on the grading system conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) saw Dr. Eric Nkansah, the Director General of GES, addressing the issue. Dr. Nkansah clarified that the reports claiming the cancellation of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) were false.
He emphasized, "We are not abolishing the BECE. The confusion arises from our transition from the old objectives-based curriculum to the standards-based curriculum. This change does not imply that students following the standards-based curriculum will not sit for the BECE. They will still take the examination, although there might be alterations in its nature and structure. Therefore, please refrain from spreading the misinformation that the BECE is being eliminated."
Before this, Dr. Prince Hamid Armah, the executive secretary of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), advocated for the discontinuation of the BECE system. He expressed the opinion that an alternative examination should be introduced to replace the BECE, as it fails to meet the standards of the country's educational system.
During an interview with Accra-based Starr FM, Dr. Armah highlighted that sufficient evidence exists to support the implementation of a new approach to assess the quality of teaching.
Furthermore, in September 2017, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Information Minister, hinted at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) contemplating the abolition of the BECE. The government intended to automate the basic education system for Junior High School (JHS) students.
In conclusion, the Ghana Education Service stands firm on its decision not to cancel the BECE and assures all stakeholders of its unwavering commitment to conducting the examination successfully. Students can rest assured that their hard work and preparations will not go in vain. Let us unite in supporting our students and ensuring their academic success.
