Accra, Ghana – Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has announced that the government is taking steps to phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools (SHSs), describing the arrangement as one that negatively affects the quality of secondary education in Ghana.
Speaking on the government’s education agenda, the Minister explained that the double-track system has significantly reduced the amount of classroom interaction between teachers and students, making it difficult to deliver the full academic curriculum effectively.
According to Haruna Iddrisu, increasing contact hours between students and teachers remains a priority for improving learning outcomes and raising educational standards across the country.
Government Targets Better Learning Conditions
The Education Minister disclosed that the government intends to eliminate the double-track system through sustained investment in educational infrastructure, including the construction of additional classrooms, dormitories, laboratories, and other school facilities.
He noted that expanding infrastructure will enable more students to be accommodated under a single-track system while improving the overall teaching and learning environment.
“The double-track system has affected the quality of secondary education by reducing contact hours between teachers and students, and government is committed to phasing it out through infrastructure investments,” the Minister stated.
Improving Quality Education
Haruna Iddrisu emphasized that the government’s broader education reforms are aimed at strengthening the quality of teaching, improving academic performance, and ensuring that every student has access to adequate learning opportunities.
He explained that better school infrastructure will not only eliminate congestion but also create a more conducive environment for effective teaching and learning.
Commitment to Education Reform
The Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to investing in Ghana’s education sector as part of efforts to build a highly skilled workforce capable of supporting the country’s long-term economic and social development.
Education stakeholders have welcomed the renewed focus on improving infrastructure, noting that ending the double-track system could enhance instructional time, improve academic outcomes, and provide a more stable learning experience for students.
The government is expected to continue rolling out infrastructure projects across the country as part of its plan to restore the single-track system in Senior High Schools.