The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has announced a significant reduction in the number of subjects offered in Senior High Schools, effective from the 2024/2025 academic year. The number of subjects will be reduced from 63 to 37 in an effort to better align the curriculum with the educational needs of students and the demands of the modern world.
This change aims to allow for a thoughtful evaluation of the relevance and importance of each subject, ensuring that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for their future academic and career success. By discontinuing certain subjects deemed less critical, NaCCA plans to reallocate time and resources to essential subjects, thus streamlining the educational experience and alleviating the burden on students.
The new subjects are categorized into core and elective subjects, with additional activities included in the timetable. Here is a detailed list of the subjects:
Core Subjects
- English Language
- Additional Mathematics
- Mathematics
- General Science
- Social Studies
- Art & Design Foundation
- Agricultural Science
Elective Subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Computing
- Agriculture
- Physical Education & Health
- Home Economics
- History
- Economics
- Geography
- Government
- Art and Design Studio
- Performing Arts
- Applied Technology
- Business
- Religious Studies
- Literature in English
- ICT
- Ghanaian Languages
- French
- Arabic
- Spanish
New Elective Subjects
- Engineering Science + Robotics
- Biomedical Science
- Aviation & Aerospace Engineering
- Robotics
- Manufacturing Engineering
Activities on the Timetable
- Physical Education & Health (PEH)
- Religious & Moral Education (RME)
NaCCA also noted that the availability of elective languages and subjects may vary depending on the availability of qualified teachers. This strategic move is expected to enhance the educational framework, providing a more focused and effective learning environment for students across the nation.
Source: GESHub.org
