The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued an official explanation to guide students, parents, teachers, and the general public on how aggregates for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) are computed for school placement under the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS).
According to the CSSPS team, a candidate’s BECE aggregate is determined by summing the grades obtained in four core subjects—English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies—and adding the best two grades from the remaining subjects.
This calculation follows the format:
English + Mathematics + Integrated Science + Social Studies + [Best Two Other Subjects].
For example, if a student scores high grades in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and performs best in Religious and Moral Education and Information and Communication Technology, the grades from those two best-performing electives will be used to complete the aggregate computation.
While the GES clarified that raw scores remain the primary metric for determining school placement, the aggregate still plays a critical role in ensuring fairness and transparency in matching students to their selected senior high schools.
Furthermore, the GES reminded the public that the CSSPS portal is currently live and active, allowing candidates to confirm their school choices ahead of placement.
Students are advised to log in via the official link, https://www.cssps.gov.gh/hub/login, to review and validate their selections.
Candidates or guardians who encounter any discrepancies or require assistance can use the “Message” option on the portal to submit their concerns.
The CSSPS technical support team is available 24 hours a day to provide guidance and ensure the process remains smooth for all candidates.
The GES emphasised that the CSSPS portal will remain active until September 8, 2025, after which final placement processing will begin.
The Service also encouraged feedback from the public regarding their experiences with the CSSPS platform, noting that user input remains essential in improving the efficiency and reliability of the school placement system.
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