Private Schools' Inclusion in Free SHS Policy a Breakthrough - Mr Jamil Otabil Otoo

Private Schools' Inclusion in Free SHS Policy a Breakthrough - Mr Jamil Otabil Otoo

Mr Jamil Otabil Otoo, the proprietor of Otoo Memorial Senior High School located in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region has expressed immense joy and satisfaction following the school's inclusion in the government's Free Senior High School (Free SHS) program. He described this development as a long-awaited breakthrough for the private sector.

According to Mr. Otoo, the inclusion of private schools in the Free SHS program marks a significant turning point for private institutions, which have long advocated for inclusion in the policy. He believes this move will not only increase student enrollment in private schools but also foster collaboration between the public and private sectors.

Speaking with Hamza Mohammed, Mr. Otoo is optimistic that the partnership between public and private sectors will promote shared responsibility in delivering high-quality education. He hopes that this collaboration will set a precedent for future educational policies, ultimately enriching the learning experience for all students in Ghana.

Mr. Otoo seized the opportunity to invite candidates who have taken part in this year's Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to consider Otoo Memorial Senior High School for their senior high school education.

The following 25 private senior high schools have been added to the 2025 selection list:

1. Cosmos Senior High School, Ejura (Ashanti Region)
2. Joy Standard College, Kumasi (Ashanti Region)
3. Elite College, Kumasi (Ashanti Region)
4. Ken Hammer Senior High Technical School, Goaso (Ahafo Region)
5. Mint Senior High School, Yeji (Bono East Region)
6. St. Luke SHS, Mankessim (Central Region)
7. St. Richard’s SHS, Assin Foso (Central Region)
8. Mount Hebron College, Dunkwa-On-Offin (Central Region)
9. Domaa College, Ekumfi Swedru (Central Region)
10. Samtet Oxford Senior High School, Atachem (Central Region)
11. Samme SHS (New Site), Mankessim (Central Region)
12. Modern Senior High School, Kpong (Eastern Region)
13. King David Community College, Kpong (Eastern Region)
14. Somanya Senior High Technical School, Somanya (Eastern Region)
15. Ideal College, East Legon (Greater Accra Region)
16. Cambridge Senior High Technical School, Madina Estate (Greater Accra Region)
17. City Business Senior High, Mateheko (Greater Accra Region)
18. Daceland SHS, Adentan (Greater Accra Region)
19. Jireh SHS, Teshie (Greater Accra Region)
20. Asini Memorial SHS, Sagnarigu (Northern Region)
21. Rugari College, Bongo (Upper East Region)
22. Reputable Senior High School, Wiaga (Upper East Region)
23. Wallahs Academy SHS, Ho (Volta Region)
24. Fame SHS, Shama (Western Region)
25. Otoo Memorial Senior High School, Bibiani (Western North Region)

These schools will be available for selection by candidates under the new Category E classification for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Source:Bibianinews.com