As the anticipation builds for candidates who recently undertook the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), the eagerness to discover their Senior High School (SHS) placement is evident.
The Ministry of Education has released the results, and candidates are advised to tread cautiously in the digital realm to avoid falling prey to fake portals.
In this guide, we will walk you through the updated process of checking your school placement as published in several blog posts on GESHub.org, ensuring a smooth and authentic experience.
Where to Check
In previous years, candidates utilized portals like cssps.org or myjhsresults.net. However, the latest information indicates a shift to cssps.gov.gh, where the Free Senior High School Secretariat will host this year’s placement results.
Beware of Fake Portals
It is crucial to exercise caution and be vigilant against fraudulent websites that may attempt to deceive candidates with alternative placement checking portals. Stick to the official cssps.gov.gh to guarantee the authenticity of your results.
Securing Your Results Checker Voucher
To check your Senior High School placement, a results checker voucher is required. The Free Senior High School Secretariat has streamlined the process by releasing these vouchers online ahead of the placement results.
Below, we outline two convenient methods to secure your results checker voucher: through mobile money or a designated website.
How to buy CSSPS School Placement Checker Using Short Code
- Dial *800*055# on your mobile phone
- Choose ‘School Placement Checker’
- Confirm price and description and enter 1
- Authorize payment via Mobile Money
- You will receive the checker card via SMS with instructions to check the results on your phone.
Steps to buy CSSPS School Placement Checker Online
- Visit ResultsChecker.com.gh with your smartphone or PC
- Choose the card type you want to buy. e.g.: CSSPS Placement Checker
- Enter the number of cards you want to buy, and the amount will be automatically calculated.
- Click on “Buy Now”
- You will be taken to a new screen where you enter your name and phone number (Card details will be sent via SMS to the phone number you enter here)
- Click on “Proceed to Payment”
- On the next screen, choose Mobile Money and enter your MoMo number. You will be sent an OTP to confirm.
- Confirm the payment on your phone.
- You will instantly receive an SMS with the Placement Checker details and instructions to check.
Checking Your Placement
Once you have your results checker voucher in hand, follow these straightforward steps to check, print, or download your Senior High School placement:
Simple steps to check Senior High School placement
- Obtain a placement pin code from an approved vendor on this page.
- After obtaining a pin code, log onto the site cssps.gov.gh
- Enter the ten-digit index number and add 23 as year of completion. Eg: 123456789023
- Enter the pin code details (serial number and pin)
- Click on submit and wait for placement to be displayed
- Print the form if you have been placed and visit the school to begin admission process
- System will redirect you for self-placement, if not placed
Self/Manual Placement
In the event that a candidate is not automatically placed, there is an option for self/manual placement. Follow these steps:
Simple steps to perform manual/self-placement
If a candidate is not matched with any of their choices from the automatic placement system, they will be redirected to the self-placement portal.
A qualified Candidate is then required to select a school by providing the under-listed information:
- Region
- Residential preference
- School
- Programme of Choice.
Note: Schools selected on self-placement portal can be changed as many times as the candidate wishes until they enroll in a school. All schools with vacancies have been uploaded on the portal, to enable students to select from during self-placement.
The Public is assured of the Ministry’s commitment to ensure all qualified Candidates are placed in SHS / SHTS / TVET Institutions.
Learn more about the GES harmonised prospectus for SHS freshers on this page and download the PDF for your ward.
Conclusion
As the Ministry of Education prepares to release the Senior High School placement results, candidates are urged to use the official portal, cssps.gov.gh, and exercise caution to avoid falling victim to counterfeit websites.
By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can confidently navigate the process, secure your results checker voucher, and access your placement results seamlessly. Wishing all candidates the best of luck in their educational journey!
Published By: Justice Donkoh | GESHub.org
