Ghana's government has not yet formally adopted the revised curriculum for Kindergarten to Primary Six, developed by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA). Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu confirmed this status on August 9, 2026. The proposed curriculum is currently undergoing review by the Ghana Education Service (GES).
NaCCA presented the revised curriculum to Minister Iddrisu in July. This presentation was for further consideration and input from the GES. The Minister explained that the GES review is a necessary step before the proposal moves to Cabinet for approval. Formal adoption by the Ministry of Education and subsequent implementation through agencies like GES and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector will follow Cabinet approval.
This delay in adoption impacts the broader national effort to modernize education. The revised curriculum aims to reposition basic education to better prepare Ghanaian children for the demands of the modern world. It seeks to make them globally competitive by focusing on critical skills. This initiative aligns with Ghana's long-term economic development goals, which require a skilled workforce.
Minister Iddrisu highlighted the curriculum's emphasis on moral values, problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills. He stated, "We are repositioning the curriculum for learners from KG to Primary Six, with emphasis on moral values." He added that classroom learning alone is insufficient for modern challenges. The curriculum will also integrate emerging areas like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and digital learning. This focus is part of President Mahama’s Reset Agenda, aiming to equip young learners with 21st-century skills.
The integration of these advanced subjects at the basic foundation level is crucial. It will provide children with the knowledge, creativity, and critical-thinking abilities needed to thrive in the 21st-century economy. The delay means that students will continue with the older curriculum for an unspecified period. This could potentially widen the skills gap between Ghanaian students and their international peers. Decision-makers will closely watch the review process and Cabinet deliberations for a timeline on formal adoption.
The Minister also announced plans to upgrade Great Apam Senior High School from a Category B to a Category A school. This upgrade is part of broader government efforts to expand access to quality secondary education. The school will benefit from infrastructure expansion and renovations under the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs (STARR-J) project. This project aims to improve secondary education infrastructure and learning outcomes across the country. The government will also complete abandoned GETFund projects at Apam SHS to provide necessary facilities. These interventions underscore the government's commitment to improving educational infrastructure and support.