Accra: School Placement is absolutely free, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has said. A statement issued and signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, GES said parents, guardians or students should not pay money to any individual or group of persons for placement into any Senior High School or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institution.

According to Ghana News Agency, GES Management's attention has been drawn to trending reports on social media alleging that some parents and guardians are being charged sums of money for the placement of wards in Senior High Schools. The statement emphasized that the GES had established official and transparent processes for placement.

The statement further advised parents and guardians to utilize only the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) portal, the Resolution Centres, and the official GES communication channels for all placement-related concerns. GES urged anyone approached with demands for money in exchange for placement to report immediately to the Ghana Education Service or the nearest Police Station for swift action.

GES reiterated its commitment to ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all qualified candidates, asserting that placement into Senior High Schools is strictly merit-based and free of charge.