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Accra, Aug. 24, GNA – The introduction of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy in 2017 marked a significant milestone in Ghana’s education landscape.

Ushering in a golden era in education, the policy has been instrumental in increasing access to secondary education, with student enrolment soaring from approximately 800,000 in 2016 to over 1.4 million students in 2024.

Convincing evidence also point to a remarkable improvement in learning outcomes, generally due to the interventions that are part of the Free SHS policy – providing core textbooks to all students, paying for academic intervention grants for all students, increased contact hours, intentional professional development for staff and subject specific training for teachers.

Consequently, a growing number of students are now eligible for tertiary education, placing immense pressure on existing universities.

To address this mushrooming demand and cater to the diverse needs of students, the establishment of an Open University in Ghana is imperative.

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