The Ghana Education Service has recently unveiled the regional breakdown and statistics of candidates who are sitting for the ongoing 2023/2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
This annual examination marks a very crucial time in the educational journey of Ghanaian students, as it serves as a stepping stone towards higher education.
Let us delve into the numbers and shed light on the individual and respective regions that make up this year’s cohort of candidates.
Ashanti Region
- Male candidates: 57,973
- Female candidates: 59,111
- Total candidates: 117,084
Ahafo/Bono/Bono East
- Male candidates: 27,882
- Female candidates: 21,498
- Total candidates: 55,617
Volta/Oti
- Male candidates: 22,723
- Female candidates: 21,498
- Total candidates: 44,221
Northern/North East/Savannah
- Male candidates: 24,706
- Female candidates: 22,007
- Total candidates: 46,783
Upper East
- Male candidates: 10,558
- Female candidates: 11,879
- Total candidates: 22,437
Upper West
- Male candidates: 7,163
- Female candidates: 7,641
- Total candidates: 14,804
Greater Accra
- Male candidates: 54,624
- Female candidates: 58,270
- Total candidates: 112,894
Eastern
- Male candidates: 29,703
- Female candidates: 28,608
- Total candidates: 58,311
Central
- Male candidates: 34,166
- Female candidates: 33,869
- Total candidates: 68,035
Western/Western North
- Male candidates: 30,825
- Female candidates: 29,703
- Total candidates: 60,528
In total, there are a staggering 600,714 candidates set to take the BECE this year. The gender balance is commendable, with 300,323 male candidates and 300,391 female candidates. This equality in representation underscores the importance of education for all, regardless of gender.
The scope of the examination is truly extensive, involving a significant number of schools, examination centers, and personnel to ensure its smooth conduct:
- Number of participating schools: 18,983
- Number of Examination Centres: 2,137
- Number of Supervisors: 2,137
- Number of Assistant Supervisors: 2,000
- Number of Invigilators: 21,027
The dedication of these supervisors, assistant supervisors, and invigilators cannot be overstated, as their efforts contribute to the integrity and fairness of the examination process.
Source: GESHub.org
