The Conference of Heads (Proprietors) of Private Second‑Cycle Schools (CHOPSS) today released its 2026 list of private senior high schools in good standing, covering institutions across 14 Ghanaian regions. The publication aims to give parents and prospective students a clear guide to private schools affiliated with the conference.
CHOPSS said the list is intended to make information about its member schools more accessible to the public, particularly families preparing to decide on senior high school education. It comes as demand for places in second‑cycle schools remains high after the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) placement exercise.
In a statement on September 3, CHOPSS noted that 54,985 candidates who sat the 2026 BECE did not qualify for placement into senior high schools under the current arrangement. The conference assured affected families that private schools were ready to absorb these students.
“Private Second‑Cycle Schools across the country are ready and willing to absorb these students and provide them with quality second‑cycle education and the opportunity to pursue their academic aspirations,” the statement read.
The list offers a broad range of programmes beyond the traditional General Arts and General Science, including Business, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Agricultural Science, Technical programmes, and specialised courses such as Electrical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Building Construction Technology and Electronics. Some schools also offer STEM, Computer Science, Information Technology, Biomedical Science, Languages and Global Studies.
Each entry includes the school’s location, WAEC centre number and contact details. CHOPSS cautioned parents not to rely solely on the list and urged them to contact schools directly to confirm admission requirements, programmes offered and fees before enrolling.
Families considering private schools for candidates who did not secure placement through public arrangements should use the list as a starting point but conduct their own enquiries to ensure the school meets their needs.
