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