The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released a revised academic calendar for the 2024/2025 academic year, targeting Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) operating under the double track system.
In a circular dated 3rd April 2025, GES communicated this update to all Regional Directors of Education, instructing them to forward the information to heads of SHS/SHTS for strict compliance. The revised calendar supersedes the previous version issued on 16th October 2024.
The directive, signed by Dr. Munawaru Issahaque (PhD), the Acting Deputy Director-General (Q & A) on behalf of the Acting Director-General, highlights a renewed schedule for the entire academic year. The release also includes key exam timelines, holidays, and term breaks.
Below is a breakdown of the revised transitional academic calendar for Double Track SHS/SHTS:
SHS 1 Academic Calendar (24/25)
| Semester 1 Begins | 30th Oct. 24 – 7th Feb. 25 |
| Break | 8th Feb. 25 – 25th May. 25 |
| Semester 2 Begins | 26th May. – 25th July 25 |
| Short Break | 26th July – 30th Aug. 25 |
| Final Session | 20th Sept. – 17th Oct. 25 |
| Academic Year Ends | 17th Oct. 25 |
SHS 2 Academic Calendar (24/25)
| Semester 1 Begins | 30th Oct. 24 – 5th Dec. 24 |
| Break | 6th Dec. – 9th Feb. 25 |
| Resume Semester 2 | 10th Feb. – 23rd May 25 |
| Short Break | 24th May – 27th July 25 |
| Final Session | 28th July – 17th Oct. 25 |
| Academic Year Ends | 17th Oct. 25 |
SHS 3 Academic Calendar (25 WASSCE Year Group)
| School Reopens | 3rd Jan. 25 – 16th April 25 |
| Break | 17th April – 29th April 25 |
| Semester 2 Begins | 30th April – 19th Sept. 25 |
| WASSCE Begins | 4th Aug. 25 – 19th Sept. 25 |
| Revision & Final Prep | 4th Aug. – 19th Sept. 25 |
Note: SHS 3 students have a compressed schedule tailored toward final WASSCE exam preparations and sitting.
This revised calendar seeks to streamline academic activities for double track/transitional schools and ensure ample time for learning, assessment, and national exams. All school heads and stakeholders are urged to adhere strictly to this updated calendar to maintain consistency and meet national education timelines.
Stay connected for more updates on the academic calendar and other educational policy changes.
Source: GESHub.org
