The Ministry of Education has welcomed the call by the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference for greater transparency, accountability and an ultimate review of the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS).
In a statement issued on September 15, 2026, and signed by the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, the Ministry emphasised that the CSSPS is fundamentally a merit-based system, with merit taking precedence over protocol in the placement of qualified candidates.
The objective is to ensure that placement decisions are guided by established criteria and that every qualified student is treated fairly within the approved placement framework.
At the same time, the Ministry recognised the need for continuous improvement and strengthening of the system. Following the conclusion of the current placement exercise, the Ministry will establish a Technical Working Committee to undertake a comprehensive review of the placement process.
The review will examine the various components of the system, identify areas requiring improvement, strengthen transparency and accountability, and make recommendations to ensure that the CSSPS remains credible, efficient, fair and responsive to the needs of students, parents and schools.
The Ministry further reiterated that CSSPS placement is free. No parent or candidate is required to pay money to secure a placement or to have a placement changed.
Any parent or guardian who has credible evidence that an official of the Ministry, the Ghana Education Service, the Computerised School Selection and Placement System Secretariat, Ghana Technical Vocational Education and Training or any third party is demanding money in connection with school placement is encouraged to report the matter to the appropriate law enforcement bodies for investigation. The identity of the complainant will be protected.
The Ministry remains committed to protecting the integrity of the CSSPS and ensuring that merit, fairness and transparency remain at the heart of the placement process.
