Education
School going age in Ghana is from age 3-21. The educational structure of Ghana comprises:
- Pre-School (Ages 3-5)
- Basic/Primary School equivalent to Elementary School (Ages 6-11)
- Junior High School equivalent to Middile School (Ages 12-14)
- Senior High School equivalent to High School (Ages 15-17)
- Tertiary Education/Institution equivalent to College/ University (Ages 18-21)
Under the tertiary institutions we have the Polytechnics and the Universities. One has the option after completion of a High School to enter into a Polytechnic or the University.
There are also Vocational and Teacher Training Intitutions in Ghana.
Ghana Education Service
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Schools & Universities
There are several Government and Private Universities, University Colleges and Professional Institutions in Ghana.
Government Universities
- University of Ghana, Legon
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
- University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast
- University Of Education, Winneba
- University of Development Studies, Tamale
- Universities of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa
- University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho
- University of Energy and National Resources, Sunyani
Some Private Universities (Affiliated to Major Ones)
- Valley View University, Accra
- Central University College, Accra
- Ashesi University, Accra
- University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies, Bunso
- Regent University College of Science and Technology, Accra
- Methodist University College of Ghana, Dansoman, Accra
- Islamic University of Ghana, East Legon, Accra
- Presbyterian University, Kwahu
- Catholic University, Fiapre Sunyani
- Ghana Telecom University College, Accra
- Evangelical Presbyterian University, Ho
- Pentecost University College, Sowutuom, Accra
- Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College-Masters Degree