The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released the 2025/2026 academic calendar for Form 2 (SHS 2) students in transitional/double track Senior High Schools. This calendar provides a complete outline of in-school sessions, vacation periods, and offsite learning weeks for SHS 2 students under the transitional model.
This article explains the calendar in detail, so students, parents, and school authorities can easily follow the timeline and prepare accordingly.
Who Is This For?
This calendar is strictly for:
- SHS 2 (Form 2) students enrolled in double track (transitional) Senior High Schools.
- Schools operating under the transitional calendar introduced to manage increased enrollment.
Academic Structure for SHS 2 (Double Track) – 2025/2026
First Semester (Term 1)
- Reopening Date:
Monday, 5th January 2026 - In-School Period:
5th January – 17th April 2026
Duration: 15 weeks
This includes:- 10 weeks of in-person (onsite) learning
- 5 weeks of offsite/remote learning
- Offsite Learning Period:
16th March – 17th April 2026
During this time, students will continue their lessons remotely through guided assignments and online support. - Break/Vacation:
18th April – 17th May 2026 (1 month)
Second Semester (Term 2)
- Reopening Date:
Monday, 18th May 2026 - In-School Period:
18th May – 4th September 2026
Duration: 16 weeks (all onsite) - End of Academic Year:
Friday, 4th September 2026
Summary Table – SHS 2 Transitional Academic Calendar
| Term | In-School Dates | Weeks | Learning Mode | Breaks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 5th Jan – 17th Apr 2026 | 15 weeks | 10 weeks onsite + 5 weeks offsite | 18th Apr – 17th May 2026 |
| Term 2 | 18th May – 4th Sept 2026 | 16 weeks | Fully onsite | Ends 4th Sept 2026 |
Other Key Dates from GES
- Easter Break:
1st – 8th April 2026 (Note: falls within the offsite learning period) - Vacation/Travel Periods:
18th April – 17th May 2026
5th – 7th January 2026 – travel days to school
21st – 23rd August 2026 – end-of-year travel days - Next Academic Year Begins (Tentative):
11th September 2026
Important Notes
- The first semester blends in-person and remote learning to ease pressure on school facilities while maintaining academic progress.
- The second semester is fully in-school, providing uninterrupted classroom engagement.
- Students and parents are advised to treat offsite weeks as equally important, as assignments and teacher guidance will continue digitally or through distributed materials.
- GES is committed to ensuring quality and equity in education, even under the double track system.
Conclusion
The 2025/2026 SHS 2 transitional academic calendar offers a structured and balanced approach, mixing classroom instruction with blended learning. With 31 total weeks of academic engagement, students have ample time to master their coursework before moving on to Form 3.
Success in Form 2 is key to WASSCE preparation, so students must stay consistent during both in-person and remote learning periods.
Stay disciplined. Stay connected. Your academic journey continues strong!
Source: GESHub.org
