- 70% of Ghana's SHS phase out double-track system
- Infrastructural investments, policy adjustments drive progress
- Former Education Minister Dr. Adutwum hails "commendable" progress
Former Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has announced that 70% of Ghana’s Senior High Schools (SHS) have successfully phased out the double-track system, a major milestone in the country’s education reforms.
In an interview on JoyNews’ AM Show on Friday, February 14, Dr. Adutwum explained that substantial infrastructural investments and policy reforms were key to enabling most schools to revert to the traditional academic calendar.
Dr. Adutwum, who served as Education Minister from 2021 to 2024, highlighted that the government’s focus on expanding school facilities played a crucial role in addressing overcrowding, which had originally prompted the adoption of the double-track system.
“Through strategic investments in classroom blocks, dormitories, and other facilities, we have been able to gradually eliminate the double-track system in most schools,” Dr. Adutwum said.
Despite the progress, he acknowledged that some schools still operate under the double-track system, but assured that efforts are ongoing to phase it out entirely.
“We are not entirely done yet, but the progress is commendable. The goal is to ensure that every SHS returns to a single-track system while maintaining the gains made through the Free SHS policy,” he explained.
Dr. Adutwum also called on all stakeholders in the education sector to continue supporting initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and learning conditions.
“Quality education requires continuous investment, and I encourage all involved to remain committed to making our schools better for future generations,” he emphasized.
