Private schools in Ghana have called for an urgent audit of the provisional 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results following complaints from member schools across all 16 regions. The request comes after reports of major discrepancies in the scores, raising concerns about the accuracy and fairness of the assessments.
The audit was prompted by multiple schools alleging inconsistencies in the grading process, which they claim could affect student outcomes and institutional credibility. Some schools reported that results did not align with expected performance levels, while others noted irregularities in the submission of answer sheets.
The Ghana Private Schools Association (GPSA) has taken the lead in urging the Ghana Education Service (GES) to investigate the matter promptly. A spokesperson for the GPSA emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in the evaluation process to ensure the integrity of the examination system.
The GES has not yet responded to the calls for an audit, but the situation has sparked discussions among educators and parents about the reliability of the BECE as a benchmark for secondary school admissions. (yen.com.gh)
