All Regional Directors have been instructed by the Ghana Education Service (GES) to guarantee the prompt return of any funds collected from students or their parents for the 2025 WASSCE practical exams.
GES confirmed in a formal letter dated July 28, 2025, signed by Prof. Smile Dzisi, the Ag. Deputy Director-General (MS), that the Government of Ghana had already released full funding to cover all costs associated with the practical exams, including resources and materials.
Reports that some school administrators had demanded money from applicants, parents, or guardians in spite of government funding being available for the same purpose alarmed management.
All funds collected for the WASSCE practicals must be refunded, and the impacted heads must properly record the refund procedure and provide official receipts.
Regional Directors have been tasked to disseminate the directive to all school heads through their Municipal, Metro, and District Directors of Education.
Below is a copy of the statement:
