The Ghana Education Service (GES) has described as false a widely circulated notice claiming that the 2026 school selection exercise for Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates commenced on June 15, 2026.
In a statement issued on June 14, GES clarified that it had not announced the commencement of the school selection process and cautioned candidates, parents, guardians, teachers, and the general public against relying on the information being shared on various platforms.
According to the Service, the purported notice falsely informed stakeholders that candidates were required to select and submit five (5) preferred schools ahead of the placement process.
The message further claimed that there was no deadline for submissions and directed candidates and parents to seek assistance through an unofficial WhatsApp support line.
GES stressed that the publication did not originate from the Service and should be disregarded entirely. It noted that all official information regarding school selection and placement exercises would be communicated through its recognised channels and authorised platforms.
The Service further cautioned parents and candidates against submitting personal information or engaging with individuals behind the fake announcement, warning that such misinformation could expose unsuspecting members of the public to fraud and other forms of exploitation.
Meanwhile, GES urged stakeholders to verify any education-related announcements before acting on them and to rely only on information released through official government and education sector communication channels.
The Service reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a transparent and credible placement process and assured the public that any future updates concerning the 2026 school selection exercise would be communicated officially.
