70% of Schools Exit Double-Track System – Adutwum Hails Progress
Former Education Minister attributes milestone to strategic infrastructure investments and policy reforms, with full phase-out still in progress
- 70% of Senior High Schools (SHS) have phased out the double-track system
- Investments in classrooms, dormitories, and facilities enabled the transition
- Efforts continue to ensure all SHS return to a single-track system
Former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has announced that 70% of Ghana’s Senior High Schools (SHS) have successfully phased out the double-track system.
Speaking in an interview on Friday, February 14, Dr. Adutwum attributed this achievement to strategic infrastructural investments and policy adjustments, allowing more schools to revert to the traditional academic calendar.
Dr. Adutwum, who led the Education Ministry from 2021 to 2024, highlighted the government’s commitment to expanding school facilities to curb overcrowding.
“Through targeted investments in classroom blocks, dormitories, and other infrastructure, we have been able to gradually eliminate the double-track system in most schools,” he stated.
While acknowledging that some institutions still operate under the system, he reassured the public that efforts are ongoing to ensure its complete elimination.
“We’re not entirely done, but the progress is commendable. The goal is to return every SHS to a single-track system while safeguarding the gains of the Free SHS policy,” he emphasized.
Dr. Adutwum further called on stakeholders in the education sector to sustain efforts in improving infrastructure and learning conditions.
“Quality education requires continuous investment, and I encourage all involved to stay committed to making our schools better for future generations,” he urged.
