The Ghana Education Service (GES) has launched a nationwide survey to gather public feedback on the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy and the Double Track System, aiming to evaluate their impact and uncover the challenges faced by students, parents, and teachers.

The initiative was announced on GES’s official Facebook page on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The survey seeks to assess public understanding of these educational policies, measure their effectiveness, and identify areas that require improvement.

Introduced to eliminate financial barriers to secondary education, the Free SHS policy has broadened access to schooling across Ghana. However, it has also faced criticism over issues such as overcrowded classrooms, limited infrastructure, and concerns over the quality of teaching—particularly under the Double Track System, which was implemented to manage the surge in student enrollment.

In a call for participation, GES is encouraging students, parents, educators, and the general public to share their experiences and offer suggestions for potential reforms.

The survey coincides with the ongoing National Education Forum in Ho, Volta Region, which began on February 18, 2025. This forum has brought together education experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to assess Ghana’s education system and develop strategies for improvement.

GES has emphasized that responses from the survey will be analyzed and factored into the forum’s discussions, helping shape future educational policies.

This consultation marks a significant step toward determining whether the Free SHS and Double Track System are fulfilling their intended goals or if policy adjustments are necessary. As education reform continues to dominate national conversations, the survey’s findings could play a pivotal role in reshaping Ghana’s educational future.