The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the activation of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) portal for the online capture and uploading of candidates’ school choices for the 2026 Senior High School (SHS) placement exercise.
The portal will be open from Monday, August 24, to Thursday, August 27, 2026, for heads of Junior High Schools (JHSs) to submit candidates’ school selection data.
According to a directive issued by the GES on August 24, the exercise forms part of preparations for the placement of candidates into SHSs under the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS).
Deadline for Headteachers
Headteachers who have not yet completed the uploading of candidates’ school choices on the CSSPS portal for pre-testing have been directed to complete the process by close of work on Monday, August 24.
They are subsequently required to capture and upload the candidates’ information on the WAEC portal within the four-day window.
Multiple Computers Can Be Used
GES explained that the WAEC portal allows schools to use the same school identification number and password simultaneously on multiple computers.
This means schools with large numbers of candidates can have several computers capturing and uploading data at the same time, helping them complete the exercise before the deadline.
GES Directs Education Officers to Supervise
Metro, Municipal and District Directors of Education, together with Examination Coordinators, have been directed to closely supervise the exercise.
They are expected to ensure that:
- All eligible candidates are properly captured.
- Candidates’ information is verified.
- School choices are accurately submitted.
- Schools comply with the stipulated deadline.
Regional Directors of Education have also been instructed to communicate the directive to all relevant schools and ensure strict compliance.
GES has therefore stressed that all eligible candidates’ data must be captured and submitted between August 24 and August 27, 2026 to facilitate the smooth implementation of the 2026 SHS placement exercise.
