Understanding the 2025 CSSPS: A Complete Guide for Students and Parents

The Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) has been upgraded for 2025 with enhanced security features to ensure a smooth and transparent process for placing BECE candidates into secondary institutions. Here's everything you need to know about the new system.

The School Placement will be on 17th September, 2025. The Students will then go to SHS from 18th October, 2025.  

School Categorization for 2025

Public Second Cycle Institutions have been categorized into three groups:

• Category A: Overly subscribed Schools

• Category B: Averagely subscribed Schools

• Category C: Under-Subscribed Schools

Selection Criteria and Subjects

The placement system uses six subjects for selection:

• Four Core Subjects: English, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Social Studies

• Two Best Electives: Computing, French/Arabic, Career Technology, Creative Art & Design, R.M.E., Ghanaian Language

Both aggregate and raw scores are considered in the placement process. Candidates are permitted to select schools across different regions.

Categories of Candidates

1. Category 1: 2025 BECE School Candidates

2. Category 2: 2025 Private BECE Candidates

3. Category 3: Foreign Students

4. Category 4: Re-Entry Candidates (2022, 2023, 2024)

How to Select Schools

For School Candidates:

• Select seven second-cycle schools

• Submit choices through JHS Heads to District Education Offices

For Private Candidates:

• Select school choices online via https://www.waecinternetsolution.org

• Selection dates will be announced when the portal is ready

For Foreign Students:

• Purchase a foreign student's application form

• Fill and submit to the Director for Schools & Instructions at GES headquarters, Accra

Placement Procedure

Placement is conducted based on merit, with school and programme options linked. In case of a tie, candidates' raw scores are compared for further discrimination.

Candidates not placed through the auto placement system can use the Self Placement Module:

1. Visit the CSSPS portal: www.cssps.gov.gh or www.cssps.org

2. Enter the index number and the PIN code

3. Select from schools with available vacancies

4. Print the placement form after submission

15% Public JHS Allocation

A significant policy for 2025:

• 15% of total vacancies in Category 'A' schools are reserved for Public JHS candidates

• This allocation is automatic and not optional

• To qualify, candidates must select a Category 'A' school

• Strictly reserved for Public JHS candidates only

Partnership with Private Schools

Selected private schools will participate in the 2025 placement process. School heads can declare available admission slots through the system:

1. Log in to the CSSPS portal

2. Click "Vacancy Declaration" under School Settings

3. View programs and available vacancies

4. Click "Declare" for each program

5. Input capacity and submit

How to Check Placement

1. Visit https://www.cssps.gov.gh

2. Click on "Check Placement"

3. Enter the candidate's index number and date of birth

4. Click "Sign In"

5. Unplaced candidates will be directed to the self-placement page

Enrollment Process for Schools

School administrators can enroll students through these steps:

1. Log in to the CSSPS portal

2. Click "Enrollments" under School Settings

3. Click the "New Enrollment" button

4. Fill in the required student details

5. Submit the registration