Ghana Basic School Education Curriculum

The Ghana education system at the basic level consists of a two-year Pre-school, a six-year Primary School and a three-year junior Secondary School(2-6-3).
Subjects Studied
There are various subjects studied at each level in the education system. At the Pre-school level attention is drawn to 4 main subjects, while at the primary level focus is driven at 6 main subject areas and 9 subjects areas with 3 optional subjects at the Junior High School Level.
Pre-School Curriculum
# Reading
# Writing
# Environmental Studies
# Natural Science
Primary School Curriculum
# English Language
# Mathematics
# Natural Science
# Citizenship Education
# Environmental Studies
# Creative Arts
Junior High School Curriculum
Compulsory Subjects
# English Language
# Mathematics
# Integrated Science
# Social Studies
# Pre-Technical Skills (Basic Design Technology)
# Ghanaian language
# ICT
Optional Subjects
# French
# Pre-Vocational Studies
# Calabash Art (Basic Design Technology)
# Ceramics and Pottery (Basic Design Technology)
Examination Taken
At the end of the aforementioned levels of education one is required to sit the Basic Education Certificate Examination to ensure selection into the Senior High School/Technical Institute.

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