The Government is yet to formally adopt the revised curriculum for Kindergarten to Primary Six developed by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA).
The proposed curriculum, presented last month to the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, is currently under review by the Ghana Education Service (GES). Speaking at the 73rd anniversary celebration of Great Apam Senior High School in the Central Region, the Minister explained that the GES review would precede Cabinet approval before formal adoption and implementation.
The revised curriculum seeks to reposition basic education by placing greater emphasis on moral values, problem‑solving, critical thinking, analytical skills, and character development. It also introduces emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), electronics, and digital learning at the basic level.
According to Hon. Iddrisu, the changes are intended to equip Ghanaian children with the knowledge, skills, creativity, and values needed to thrive in the modern world and compete globally.
At the same event, the Minister announced plans to upgrade Great Apam Senior High School from Category B to Category A. The school is expected to benefit from infrastructure expansion, renovation, and other development interventions under the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs (STARR‑J) project.
Government will also work towards completing abandoned GETFund projects at the school to improve facilities for teaching and learning. In addition, a school bus will be provided to support transportation needs.
These interventions, the Minister noted, form part of broader efforts to improve infrastructure, expand access to quality secondary education, and create conducive learning environments for students nationwide.
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