WASSCE practical Audio By Carbonatix The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially authorised the release of funds to all Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) to cover the costs of the upcoming 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) practicals. The intervention, announced in a statement on Tuesday, 21st April 2026, is designed to provide the necessary financial cushion for schools to procure essential laboratory materials, technical equipment, and other resources required for the practical component of the regional examinations. The release of these funds is a strategic move by the government to ensure that no student is disadvantaged due to a lack of resources. By absorbing the costs of the practical examinations, the GES aims to foster a "smooth and well-coordinated" process, allowing candidates to concentrate fully on their academic performance. According to the GES, the initiative is particularly aimed at relieving the "added pressure of financial constraints" on families, many of whom have historically struggled with the supplementary costs associated with science and technical practicals. While the funds have been dispatched, the GES has accompanied the release with a stern warning to regional, district, and school authorities. The Service emphasized that the money must be applied “strictly for its intended purpose” to ensure both efficiency and transparency in the examination cycle. “The Service will closely monitor the utilisation of the funds to ensure compliance and maintain high standards in the conduct of the exams,” the statement was signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at the GES. The 2026 WASSCE is seen as a major milestone for the nation's educational system, and the prompt release of these funds is intended to prevent the logistical hiccups, such as shortages of chemicals or specimens, that have occasionally plagued past examination years. The GES expressed its appreciation to all stakeholders, including teachers and parents, for their ongoing cooperation. In its concluding remarks, the Service reaffirmed its dedication to “creating an enabling environment for the success of all students” and advancing the broader agenda of quality education across Ghana. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Education GES WASSCE DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story GES releases critical funds for perishable food procurement GES to settle arrears of newly recruited teachers Funds for school feeding released, no shutdown expected – GES assures Gov’t approves payment plan for GES salary arrears spanning 2024 to 2025 GES secures approval for payment of salary arrears to newly recruited teachers CHASS threatens to shut down schools as feeding negotiations end in deadlock ‘I was tortured and lost my hand’ – one student’s struggle to get an education in Nigeria Prempeh College hosts French WASSCE seminar for Ashanti Region students Bridging the teacher distribution gap in Ghana: Policy choices, political will, and the future of basic education Every child deserves to learn Latest Stories “We Serve, But We’re Stuck”: The silent struggle of a Ghanaian nurse5 minutes GES releases WASSCE practical funds to all Senior High Schools6 minutes He grew up with nothing. Now he is changing everything — From the streets of Ghana to Milton Keynes9 minutes ‘Horrendous damage done’ – Kpodo’s lawyer decries reputational fallout from GH¢427m payroll allegations11 minutes African leaders, security forces move to deliver lasting solutions to extremism and terrorism15 minutes Women and youth must lead Africa’s peace and security efforts — President Julius Maada Bio18 minutes Amoah, Saminu, Azamati headline Ghana squad for World Relays19 minutes Role of US officials killed in crash in Mexico under scrutiny21 minutes New Ghana–Mali shipping deal targets barriers to transit trade23 minutes Court of Appeal dismisses Wontumi’s renewed bid to halt Samreboi mining case29 minutes GES releases critical funds for perishable food procurement35 minutes Waste management in Ashanti may worsen as plastic recyclers shut down over new policies37 minutes Iran warns it has ‘new cards on the battlefield’ ahead of crucial peace talks and ceasefire deadline43 minutes NPA CEO champions women empowerment at launch of NAPET Ladies Week 202645 minutes What is Wrong with Us? When sirens become symbols of power rather than protection46 minutes