The Ghana Education Service (GES) has firmly cautioned basic school heads against levying unauthorized charges for Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) registration following reports.

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“The Ghana Education Service (GES) has taken notice of allegations on social media that some Heads of Basic schools are imposing unauthorized BECE registration fees on final-year students,” the statement indicated.

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In a statement issued on February 12, 2025, the Ghana Education Service (GES) acknowledged growing concerns on social media regarding reports of unauthorized charges for Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) registration.

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GES stressed that these charges are not sanctioned and directed all school heads to stop the practice immediately.“Management wishes to emphasise that these fees are unauthorized, and all Heads are advised to cease this practice immediately,” it stated.

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To enforce compliance, GES has instructed regional directors to notify district directors to keep a close watch on schools and warn headteachers against imposing unapproved fees.

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The statement added that any headteacher found guilty of collecting such payments must refund them immediately, with GES cautioning that failure to comply will result in strict penalties.

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Additionally, GES reiterated that late registration for BECE candidates will not be allowed under any circumstances.

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Therefore, all eligible students must be enrolled within the designated registration period set by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).The general public has been urged to take note of these directives, while parents and guardians who have been asked to pay such fees are encouraged to report the issue to the relevant authorities.

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