GES gears up 569,095 candidates for exams starting this week [Video]

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially declared the commencement of the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), scheduled to run from July 8th to July 15th, 2024.

This announcement covers 2,123 examination centres nationwide, aimed at approximately 569,095 candidates.

In a press release issued from their headquarters in Accra on July 7th, 2024, the GES extended congratulations to all candidates for their hard work and resilience in preparing for the examinations.

They also expressed gratitude to teachers, school heads, directors of education, parents, guardians, and stakeholders for their significant roles in supporting the candidates.

The GES emphasized the importance of integrity during the exams, urging all involved parties—including candidates, invigilators, supervisors, and parents—to uphold ethical standards and avoid any form of malpractice.

To ensure the smooth conduct of the exams, the GES, in collaboration with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and security services, has deployed measures to monitor …