Accra, Ghana – The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed heads of Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) to immediately stop collecting unauthorised fees and levies from parents and guardians.
The directive follows reports received by the GES that some school heads were collecting admission fees, Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) dues and other unauthorised charges from parents and guardians.
In a statement signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at the GES and dated September 23, 2026, the Service said the collection of such fees was contrary to the government’s Free Senior High School policy.
The GES stressed that no student or parent should be compelled, directly or indirectly, to pay admission fees, PTA dues or any other unauthorised charges as a condition for admission, enrolment, participation in school activities or access to school services.
The Service further reminded school heads that the issue of PTA dues is currently before the courts. It said discussions and collection of PTA dues and levies should therefore remain on hold until the matter is determined by the courts.
The GES also directed heads of schools to refund any unauthorised fees or levies already collected and submit evidence of the refunds to GES management.
It warned that any person found flouting the directive would face appropriate administrative sanctions, including possible removal from office.
The GES has meanwhile encouraged parents and members of the public to report cases of unauthorised fees and levies to management for investigation and the necessary action.
