Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has announced that the government is working toward eliminating the Double-Track system in Senior High Schools by 2027.

He shared this information while addressing members of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) at a gathering in Sunyani, located in the Bono Region.Haruna Iddrisu indicated that the government plans to implement major changes, such as updating the curriculum and overhauling the management of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), to support the transition.

“We are working to revise the curriculum…If the government is to succeed in ending the double-track system, not later than Monday, you should have a board so that all expenditures are properly approved by the board.

“We expect that by the year 2027, the double-track system will be a thing of the past,” he stated.

The minister reiterated the government’s dedication to strengthening education and building human capital, emphasizing that GETFund will remain essential in improving school facilities across the country.

Public reaction to the Double-Track system has been mixed. While some stakeholders acknowledge its role in expanding access to education, others have raised concerns about its long-term impact on teaching and learning outcomes.

As the government works toward phasing out the system, educators, parents, and students are eager to see improvements in school infrastructure and administrative processes.

The Double-Track system’s elimination by 2027 is expected to bring significant reforms to Ghana’s education sector, ensuring better resource management and enhancing the quality of education for future generations.