GES and WAEC Opens 2025 BECE School Selection Portal
GES and WAEC open the 2025 BECE School Selection Portal from July 24 to August 8.
The Ghana Education Service (GES), in collaboration with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has officially opened the much-anticipated 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) School Selection Portal.
This move is a critical step in the transition of Junior High School (JHS) graduates to Senior High Schools (SHSs) and other second-cycle institutions across the country.
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According to the directive from GES Headquarters dated 24th July 2025, the online school selection portal will remain open from Thursday, 24th July to Friday, 8th August 2025.
All stakeholders, especially school heads, private BECE candidates, and regional education directors are expected to play active roles in ensuring the seamless and timely completion of the exercise.
Why the School Selection Portal Is Important
The school selection portal is a centralized system developed to streamline how BECE candidates choose their preferred SHSs or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.
It is managed by WAEC and supervised by the GES. The process ensures transparency, minimizes human error, and makes data collection easier for placement purposes.
By opening this portal early, GES aims to:
- Avoid last-minute rushes and data entry errors.
- Allow time for corrections before final placement.
- Empower candidates and guardians to make informed decisions about their future education.
Who Should Use the 2025 BECE School Selection Portal?
This portal is specifically designed for:
1. Private BECE candidates, who must complete the process independently online.
2. Heads of Junior High Schools, who are responsible for uploading choices on behalf of school-based candidates.
3. District and Regional Education Directors, tasked with supervising the entire process.
How Private Candidates Can Select Schools Online
Private BECE candidates are instructed to complete their school selection by visiting www.waecinternetsolution.org. To log in, they will need:
1. Their Index Number (as their username)
2. Their Date of Birth (as their password)
Once logged in, candidates can:
1. Choose up to six second-cycle institutions, depending on the category of schools.
2. Review and confirm their selections before final submission.
3. Print a copy of their final selections for personal records.
It’s important that candidates complete this process within the stipulated deadline, as failure to do so may affect their placement into Senior High Schools or TVET institutions.
Role of Educational Directors and Examination Coordinators
In the letter signed by Prince C. Agyemang-Duah, Director of Schools and Instructions Division on behalf of the Acting Director-General, all Metro, Municipal, and District Directors of Education are strongly encouraged to:
1. Supervise school selection activities in their jurisdictions.
2. Ensure Examination Coordinators are available and active during the entire period.
3. Monitor that heads of JHS are entering data accurately and on time.
These efforts are vital to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the placement process, particularly in areas with limited access to digital resources.
Responsibilities of Heads of Junior High Schools
Heads of public and private JHS have a critical role to play. They must:
1. Assist students and guardians in understanding the selection process
2. Accurately input candidate information and choices on the platform.
3. Double-check entries before final submission to avoid complications during the placement phase.
Failure to do this diligently could lead to wrong placements, affecting students’ academic trajectories.
Official Call to Regional Directors
The GES has also directed all Regional Directors of Education to ensure that this information is promptly shared with every school through the appropriate channels. Regional Directors are expected to:
1. Disseminate the directive to Metro/Municipal/District Directors.
2. Track the progress of the school selection exercise in their regions.
3. Address challenges as they arise to avoid delays.
This collaborative approach is meant to guarantee that every eligible BECE candidate regardless of location has an equal opportunity to successfully complete the school selection process.
Deadline for Selection – 2025 BECE School Selection Portal
The portal is open for a limited time only:
Start Date: Thursday, 24th July 2025
End Date: Friday, 8th August 2025
This two-week window is the only opportunity for candidates to select their schools. Extensions are highly unlikely, so it is critical for all stakeholders to act promptly.
Consequences of Missing the Deadline
Failure to complete the school selection process by the deadline could result in:
1. Automatic forfeiture of placement into any public second-cycle institution.
2. Increased burden on GES and WAEC to manually resolve placement issues.
3. Emotional and financial stress for parents and students who may have to wait an extra year.
Conclusion – 2025 BECE School Selection Portal
The GES and WAEC have provided a clear roadmap for the 2025 BECE school selection exercise. With the online portal now live, the ball is in the court of candidates, schools, and education officials.
Ensuring a smooth, accurate, and timely school selection process is not just a formality it’s a vital step toward shaping the future of Ghana’s youth.
Whether you are a parent, student, teacher, or educational administrator, your active participation in this process is essential.
Let’s work together to ensure that every eligible BECE candidate secures their rightful place in a Senior High or Technical/Vocational school of their choice.
For more information and updates, always refer to official communication from the Ghana Education Service or visit the WAEC school selection portal at www.waecinternetsolution.org.
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