Ghana Education Service (GES) has now released the 2023-2024 GES Academic Calendar for Basic Schools and SHSs. These calendars have been uploaded for all stakeholders to download.
In all, there are three separate calendars available for download. These are the academic calendars for Basic Schools (Only), Double Track Free SHSs (Only) and Single Track Free SHSs (Only)
Download 2023-2024 GES Academic Calendar for Basic Schools and SHSs
BASIC SCHOOLS
The 2023/2024 academic calendar for KG/Primary and JHS schools in Ghana has been released. The academic year will commence on October 3, 2023 and end on December 21, 2023 for KG – JHS 2 and July 25, 2024 for JHS 3.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the academic calendar:
| Level | First Term (12 Weeks) | Second Term (14 Weeks) | Third Term (13 Weeks) | In School Vacation | In School Vacation | In School Vacation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JHS 3 | 3rd Oct. 2023 – 22nd Dec., 2023 | 23rd Dec., 2023 – 8th Jan., 2024 | 9th Jan., 2024 – 11th April, 2024 | 12th April, 2024 – 29th April, 2024 | 30th April, 2024 – BECE IN JULY 2024 | END OF ACADEMIC YEAR |
| KG – JHS 2 | 3rd Oct. 2023 – 22nd Dec., 2023 | 23rd Dec., 2023 – 8th Jan., 2024 | 9th Jan., 2024 – 11th April, 2024 | 12th April, 2024 – 29th April, 2024 | 30th April, 2024 – 25th July, 2024 | END OF ACADEMIC YEAR |
Download 2023-2024 GES Academic Calendar: 2023-2024 ACADEMIC CALENDAR – GES FINAL BASIC SCHOOLS
2023/24 SINGLE TRACK ACADEMIC CALENDAR
| Form | In School | Break/Out of School |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1st Nov. 2023 – 5th March, 2024 | 5th March, 2024 – 2nd May, 2024 |
| 2 | 1st Nov. 2023 – 5th March, 2024 | 5th March, 2024 – 2nd May, 2024 |
| 1 | 4th Dec, 2023 – 15th March, 2024 | 16th Mar, 2024 – 2nd May, 2024 |
END OF ACADEMIC YEAR for all forms: 28th Aug., 2024
Please note that this is a sample calendar and may be subject to change. Please consult with your school for the most up-to-date calendar.
FREE SHS DOUBLE-TRACK SCHOOLS CALENDAR
023/24 Transitional Academic Calendar
| Form | In School | Break/Out of School |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2nd Jan. 2024 – 28th March, 2024 | 29th March, 2024 – 16th April, 2024 |
| 17th April, 2024 | 17th April, 2024 – 23rd Aug., 2024 | END OF ACADEMIC YEAR |
| 2 | 8th March, 2024 – 9th May, 2024 | 10th May, 2024 – 11th July, 2024 |
| 12th July, 2024 | 12th July, 2024 – 15th Nov., 2024 | END OF ACADEMIC YEAR |
| 1 | 4th Dec., 2023 – 5th March, 2024 | 6th March, 2024 – 12th May, 2024 |
| 13th May, 2024 | 13th May, 2024 – 9th July, 2024 | 8th July, 2024 – 2nd Sept., 2024 |
| 29th Aug., 2024 | 29th Aug., 2024 – 15th Nov., 2024 | END OF ACADEMIC YEAR |
Please note that this is a transitional academic calendar, so it may be subject to change. Please consult with your school for the most up-to-date information.