The Ghana Education Service (GES), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has officially released the Final Approved List of 2025 SHS & TVET Schools. This comprehensive register serves as a critical guide for candidates preparing to enter second cycle institutions.
This final list provides detailed school options for the 2025 academic year.
It covers all Senior High Schools (SHS), Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, and placement categories.
What’s Included in the 2025 List?
The Final Approved List of 2025 SHS & TVET Schools includes:
- School codes, names, and categories (A, B, C)
- Approved academic and vocational programmes
- Day or boarding status for each school
- STEM-focused institutions
- Alternative school choices for placement
Candidates can now access this information to make informed school selections.
How to Use the List
Each candidate is required to:
Choose five schools in order of preference
Follow placement rules: only one Category A school, up to two from Category B, and up to five from Category C
Ensure correct program selections for SHS or TVET
Choose from STEM schools if pursuing science and engineering tracks
Select two alternative schools (1 from Category B and 1 from C) for placement support
Placement Guidelines to Note
- SHS/TVET placement is based on choice, merit, and available space
- No changes will be made once a student is placed in one of their five choices
- Parents, guardians, and teachers must assist students during the selection process
- Candidates interested in TVET must select all five choices from approved TVET schools
- STEM candidates must choose science programs across all five school choices
Why This List Matters
The Final Approved List of 2025 SHS & TVET Schools helps ensure fairness, transparency, and accessibility during the placement process. It also helps candidates align their career goals with the right programs and institutions.
The official document is available as a PDF for review and download.
View 2025 Second Cycle Schools Register (PDF)
All stakeholders—students, parents, school heads, and education officers—are encouraged to consult it before completing selection forms.
Final Thoughts
Selecting the right school is a major step in every student’s academic journey. With the Final Approved List of 2025 SHS & TVET Schools, candidates now have all the details they need to make smart and strategic choices.
For more information or to access the full register, please consult your school’s guidance office or the GES website.
