Parents urged not to pay for SHS placement
The Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) 2025 has officially been released, giving thousands of students who wrote the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) their Senior High School (SHS) placements.
The Ministry of Education has warned parents and guardians not to pay money to anyone who claims they can secure placement in a specific school.
Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, said placement into SHS is completely free and parents should avoid fraudsters.
“Do not pay anyone who promises to help you with placement. Such people are fraudsters and should be reported to the police immediately,” Dr. Apaak advised.
CSSPS Goes Live Nationwide
According to Dr. Apaak, the placement system went live today, and students will be placed strictly according to the programmed guidelines. He explained that this year’s exercise has been improved to avoid the challenges of previous years, adding that the process will run smoothly without manual interference.
Limited Space in Grade ‘A’ Schools
The Deputy Minister admitted that there are always limited slots in Grade ‘A’ schools, which leads to high competition. However, he urged parents to accept the placements provided by the system once they match their child’s gender and program choice.
He also stressed that success in education does not depend on attending a Grade ‘A’ school, but rather on the student’s discipline, hard work, parental support, and the guidance of teachers.
Resolution Centre Set Up in Accra
To deal with genuine placement challenges, the Ministry has opened a Resolution Centre at GNAT Hall in Accra. The centre will address issues such as:
- Boys wrongly placed in all-girls schools or girls in all-boys schools.
- Technical students placed in non-technical schools.
The Resolution Centre will operate 24 hours daily, with strong security, until all placement-related issues are resolved before SHS reopening next month.
How to Check CSSPS Placement Online
Parents and students can easily check the CSSPS 2025 placement results online. Follow the steps below:
Go to the CSSPS Portal
Open your browser and visit the official website: www.cssps.gov.gh.
Click on Placement Checker
Look for the button or link labeled “Placement Checker” or “Placement Login” and click on it.
Enter Your Details
- Index Number: Type your 10-digit BECE index number plus the last two digits of the exam year (e.g., 100000000025 for 2025).
- Date of Birth: Select your date of birth from the options provided.
Check Your Placement
Click “Submit” or “Sign In” to see the details of your SHS placement.
Common CSSPS Placement Problems and Solutions
Many students face challenges when checking their placements. Below are the most common problems and their solutions:
1. Placement Not Found
- Cause: You may not have been automatically placed.
- Solution: Use the Self-Placement Module on the CSSPS portal to choose from available schools with vacancies.
2. Wrong Gender Placement
- Cause: System error (e.g., a boy placed in a girls’ school).
- Solution: Visit the Resolution Centre at GNAT Hall, Accra for correction.
3. Website Not Loading
- Cause: High traffic when many students check at once.
- Solution: Try again during off-peak hours (early morning or late night).
4. Printing Issues
- Cause: Slow internet or printer error.
- Solution: Save your placement form as a PDF and print later at a café or printing shop.