GES releases 2026/2027 academic calendar for SHS and SHTS
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the academic calendar for Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) for the 2026/2027 academic year. The calendar, issued by the GES Public Relations Unit on June 1, 2026, covers schools operating under the single-track system as well as transitional schools. Under the new calendar, […]
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has unveiled the academic schedule for Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) for the 2026/2027 academic year. The announcement was made on June 1, 2026, through the GES Public Relations Unit. The calendar applies to schools adhering to the single-track system, as well as those in a transitional phase.
For Form One and Form Two students in single-track schools, the first semester commences on September 18, 2026, and concludes on January 29, 2027. Following a break from January 30 to March 29, 2027, students will return for the second semester, which will last until July 30, 2027, officially concluding the academic year. The subsequent vacation period starts on July 31.
In contrast, Form Three students face a different timetable. Their first semester spans from September 18 to December 18, 2026. This is followed by a vacation from December 19, 2026, to January 31, 2027, after which they resume studies on February 1 for the second semester. Form Three students are expected to remain in school until June 18, 2027, marking the end of the academic year.
The GES aims to furnish parents, guardians, students, and the general public with a clear timeline for the 2026/2027 academic year through this calendar.
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