Education

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the grading system to be implemented for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The system employs a nine-point scale, ranging from Grade 1, the highest attainable grade, to Grade 9, the lowest. A candidate’s final BECE score will be determined …

  In March 2025, PAZION MEDIA, supported by the Chris Foundation Ghana, initiated a reading project in select schools across Amenfi West, including Saint Benedict, Mt. Calvary, Presby, and IBS. All learners who took part received some learning resources. While the project witnessed a commendable number of students demonstrating reading …

The Chris Foundation Ghana, founded by UK-based citizen Christopher Anane, has donated a wealth of educational resources to students of Saint Benedict School Complex in the Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region. The donation, which included life guide books, storybooks, exercise books, and pens, followed the school’s participation in …

    The Young Executive School (YES), located off the Kasoa-Winneba Highway at Opeikuma Junction in American City, Central Region, Ghana, is nurturing the next generation of scientific minds. Recent activities within the school’s newly revamped and well-equipped Science Laboratory have provided budding students of the Lower Primary Department with …

  In a heartwarming display of kindness and dedication, the Wassa Amenfi West Old Students’ Association (WAWOSA) marked Valentine’s Day with a thoughtful donation and educational program on menstrual hygiene for the Asankrangwa Senior High School Cadet Girls. On Friday, February 14th, 2024, WAWOSA, a vibrant youth association based in …

  Wisdom Kwadwo Mprah, a senior lecturer at KNUST’s Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies, has made history by becoming West Africa’s first deaf professor. His remarkable journey is a testament to his determination and perseverance. Prof. Mprah’s academic path began under humble circumstances, attending primary school under trees in …

  Ghanaian business magnate Ibrahim Mahama has extended a remarkable act of philanthropy to Melchizedek Adio Baafawiise, the 13-year-old prodigy who made headlines after gaining acceptance into the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) as the youngest student in the 2025 cohort. Mahama’s generous support encompasses a multifaceted …

  Melchizedek Adio Baafawiise, a remarkable 13-year-old prodigy, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the youngest undergraduate student ever enrolled at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). This achievement is a testament to his exceptional academic abilities and unwavering dedication to learning. Melchizedek’s pursuit of a …

  President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo used his final State of the Nation Address in Parliament to celebrate the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, declaring them the best in the history of the exams in Ghana. The President attributed this remarkable achievement to his government’s flagship …

  December 27th, 2024, marks a pivotal day in Ghana’s educational history with the commissioning of the Accra STEM Academy by His Excellency President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. This state-of-the-art institution is a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to modernize its education system and equip its youth with the …