List of 60 Private Schools Added to the Free SHS Policy

This historic expansion opens access to tuition-free senior high education for students in select private institutions, aiming to reduce congestion in public schools and broaden educational equity. Parents and guardians should verify eligibility via the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service (GES), or GNACOPS platforms.

Full List of Beneficiary Schools

Below is the complete list of 60 private SHSs named by the Ministry (as sourced from various Ghanaian news outlets). I recommend cross-checking with the Ministry of Education or GES for any future updates or corrections:

Abundant Life SHS
Academy of Excellence SHS
African Bible College SHS
Alpha Beta Christian College SHS
Ark of Allah Mission SHS
Ashaiman Success SHS
Beacon House College SHS
Bestness College SHS
Bright Way College SHS
Christ Anglican College SHS
Dominion International College
Divine Mercy Girls’ College
Elim Preparatory & College
Faith Baptist College
Galaxy International School
Gloryland Institute of Excellence
Golden Sunbeam College
Grace Christian College
Greenfield Academy SHS
Hillcrest International College
Holy Child College
Hope Academy SHS
Integrity International College
International Community School
Jubilee Christian College
Kingdom Heritage School
Lion of Judah College
Manna Mission SHS
Mary Mother of Good Counsel
Metropolitan Academy SHS
Miracle Preparatory & College
New Life GH College
Oasis International College
Omega College SHS
Paragon College
Pentecost International School
Pillar of Excellence College
Precious Vision College
Prolink College SHS
Royal International College
Sanctuary International College
Shalom Community School
Shepherd International College
Smart International College
Solid Rock Baptist College
Star International College
Stella Maris School
Success International College
Summit International College
Sunshine College SHS
The Apostolic International School
The Grace International College
The Lighthouse College
Trinity College SHS
United Vision College
Victory International College
Wisdom International College
Word Alive College
Zion College SHS
Zion Temple College

Key Takeaways

Historic Shift: This marks the first time private institutions have been formally included under Ghana’s Free SHS policy, which was launched in 2017.
Purpose: Aimed at easing overcrowding in public schools and expanding access to quality education for a broader student population.
Next Steps: Regional education officials are tasked with communicating the approved schools to basic school heads, BECE candidates, and parents ahead of the WAEC school selection process.
Impact: The Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) has praised this inclusive move, calling it a landmark in national education reform and urging the selected schools to uphold high standards as role models.

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