2025 BECE: School placement primarily to be based on raw scores, not aggregate – GES

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has clarified that the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) school placement exercise will be determined mainly by candidates’ raw scores and not by fixed aggregate cut-off points, contrary to reports circulating on social media.

In a statement shared by the GES Public Relations Officer, Daniel Fenyi, the service stressed that the widely publicised claims of predetermined cut-off marks for placements are false and misleading.

According to GES, while raw scores remain the primary factor in the placement process, other considerations also influence placement outcomes.

These include:

• The level of subscription and competitiveness of a particular school.

• The demand for specific programmes.

• The aggregate score of the candidate.

• Residential preferences (day or boarding).

• Catchment area considerations.

GES emphasised that the idea of fixed cut-off points is “misleading and has no basis in the placement process,” cautioning parents, guardians, and students to disregard such misinformation.

“The placement system is transparent, fair, and merit-based, ensuring every candidate has an equal opportunity,” the statement assured.

The service also warned the public to be wary of individuals or groups spreading false information intended to exploit or mislead unsuspecting candidates and their families.

How to Check Your 2025 SHS School Placement Online

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that candidates can check their 2025 Senior High School (SHS) placement free of charge through the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) from September 17, 2025

This year, candidates will be required to provide additional details, such as their Date of Birth, for verification purposes.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Visit the Official CSSPS Website

• Go to the official CSSPS portal: www.cssps.gov.gh

2. Enter Your BECE Details

• Input your BECE Index Number (example: 0501234567).
• Add the year of examination (2025) to the index number. Example: 05012345672025.

3. Enter Your Date of Birth

• Provide your Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) exactly as it appears on your BECE registration.

4. Access Your Placement

• Click on Submit.
• Your placement details, including the name of your assigned Senior High School, program of study, and boarding/day status, will be displayed.

5. Print Your Placement Form

• Print out a copy of the placement slip.
• Submit it to your new school when reporting between October 18 and October 20, 2025.

What If You Are Not Placed Automatically?

Candidates who are not automatically placed will use the Self-Placement Module:

• Log back into the CSSPS portal.
• Select an available school, program, and residential status (boarding/day) from the vacancies listed.
• Confirm your choice and print the new placement slip.

Reporting Date for Admitted Students

GES further announced that students who secure placement will be required to report to their assigned schools between October 18 and October 20, 2025.