The 2025/2026 Harmonized Prospectus for Day Students and Boarders has officially been released by the Ghana Education Service (GES). This document provides a full guide to fees, academic expectations, rules, and a complete list of approved items students must bring along to school. Whether you are a day student or a boarder, this prospectus is a vital roadmap for your senior high school journey.
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What is the Harmonized Prospectus?
The harmonized prospectus is a standardized document issued by GES to ensure all senior high schools across Ghana operate under the same guidelines. It reduces disparities between schools and ensures parents and guardians have clarity on what their wards need for the academic year.
It includes:
- School fees structure for day students and boarders
- List of approved items for students
- Rules and regulations
- Uniform and dress code
- Academic guidelines
Fees for 2025/2026 Academic Year
Both day and boarding students continue to benefit from the Free SHS policy. However, there are extra costs parents and guardians must take care of, including feeding (for day students), PTA dues, provisions, and personal effects (for boarders).
Items Required for Boarding Students (2025/2026)
Below is the updated list of items every boarding student must report with, according to the harmonized prospectus:
- Hard Body Suitcase or Trunk
- Chop Box (Wooden/Plastic)
- Drinking Cup, 1 Plastic or Stainless Plate, and a Set of Cutlery
- Toiletries: 1 Deodorant, 1 pack Toilet Roll, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Soap, Pomade, and 2 packs of sanitary pads (for girls)
- Decent Sandals (school specific, no embellishment)
- A Pair of Leather Slippers (school specific)
- Decent Sneakers (black or white)
- 2 Pairs of Socks (school specific)
- 1 Pyjamas/Sleepwear
- Underwear: 5 Pants and 3 Vests (girls), 3 Boxer Shorts or Pants and 3 Singlets (boys)
- 1 Plastic Bucket with Cover and Pail
- RSV/NIV Bible, Quran, or Hymn Book (depending on faith and school requirement)
- Pillow covered with Mackintosh
- 2 Students’ Bedsheets with 2 Pillowcases (plain white)
- 1 Blanket and Sleeping Cloth
- A Pair of Khaki Trousers
- A Pair of White Trousers (or school specific)
- White Dress (for ladies)
- 2 White Shirts (1 short sleeve and 1 long sleeve)
- Student’s Size Mosquito Net
- 1 School Bag
- 1 Mathematical Set and Scientific Calculator
- 2 Checked Dresses (where applicable)
- Student Mattress (where not available in the school)
- Shoe (school specific colour)
- Belt (school specific colour)
- 1 Hoe or Cutlass
Additional Required Cleaning/Utility Items
Each student is required to buy items from any one of the following groups:
Group 1
- A pair of Hard Hand Gloves
- 5 Litres Liquid Soap
- 1kg Washing Powdered Soap
Group 2
- 1 Small-size Bleach
- 1 Dust Pan
- 1 Long Handle Broom
- 1 Scrubbing Brush
Group 3
- 1 Standing Mop and Mop Bucket
- 1 Duster
- 1 Short Local Broom
Items Required for Day Students
Day students are expected to come with:
- School uniforms (as prescribed by the school)
- Exercise books and stationery
- House attire (if applicable)
- Lunch arrangements (depending on the school feeding policy)
Rules and Regulations
The 2025/2026 harmonized prospectus also highlights strict rules:
- Respect and discipline are mandatory
- Mobile phones are not allowed unless authorized
- Punctuality is required for all academic and co-curricular activities
- Students must adhere to the school-specific dress code
How to Access the 2025/2026 Harmonized Prospectus
Parents and students can access the official prospectus through:
- Senior High Schools nationwide (distributed upon admission)
- GES Regional and District Offices
- The official Ministry of Education website (digital copies when available)
Conclusion
The 2025/2026 Harmonized Prospectus for Day Students and Boarders ensures equal standards across Ghana’s secondary schools. Parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to follow the approved items list to avoid confiscations and ensure a smooth start to the academic year.
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