BECE Registration: Heads of Basic Schools in Ghana Warned Against Registering Non-Form 3 Students and students from different schools

BECE Registration: Heads of Basic Schools in Ghana Warned Against Registering Non-Form 3 Students and students from different schools

• Rules and Regulations for BECE Registration

• Why JHS1 and JHS2 Students Cannot Register for the BECE

• Consequences of Illegal BECE Registration

• Regional and District Education Directors Urged to Spread Awareness

• Ensuring a Smooth BECE Registration Process for All Candidates

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a reminder to all Heads of Basic Schools, both public and private, that the registration of JHS1 and JHS2 students for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is strictly prohibited. Only JHS3 students are eligible for registration to write the BECE.

This reminder has been issued to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations set by the GES and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) governing the registration of candidates for the BECE. It is illegal for JHS1 and JHS2 students to be registered to write the BECE, either in their own schools or in different schools. Moreover, it is against the rules for a Head of a public basic school to register JHS3 students from another school, whether public or private, to write the BECE.

The Ghana Education Service has stressed that there will be an audit of the registered candidates immediately after the registration exercise. Any student found to have been registered illegally will have his/her registration nullified by WAEC, and the Headteacher involved will be severely sanctioned to serve as a deterrent to others.

Therefore, Heads of Basic Schools are advised to take note of this directive and comply with it to ensure a smooth BECE registration exercise. The Regional Directors of Education have been requested to communicate this information to Metro/Municipal/District Directors of Education, who will in turn inform all Heads of Basic Schools of this directive.

It is also important to comply with the period for the registration of candidates, which will be set by WAEC, to avoid late registration. Compliance with this directive will ensure that only eligible candidates are registered for the BECE and will help to maintain the integrity of the examination.

In conclusion, it is important for all Heads of Basic Schools to comply with the rules and regulations governing the registration of candidates for the BECE. Illegal registration of candidates will be nullified by WAEC, and Headteachers involved will face severe sanctions. Let us all work together to ensure a smooth and successful BECE registration exercise.