February 18, 2025
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to introduce a national standardized test for basic school pupils in Ghana. The initiative aims to psychologically prepare students for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and other national assessments.
The test will be conducted for pupils in the following classes:
Speaking at a public forum on Monday, February 17, Minister Iddrisu explained that the test is designed to:
According to the minister, the initiative seeks to address the challenge where students face their first major exam only during BECE without prior exposure to formal assessments.
The National Standardised Test reflects the government’s commitment to improving educational outcomes and ensuring pupils are better equipped for future academic challenges.
