The Ghana TVET Service has issued a warning against some Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions that are imposing unauthorized fees on prospective students and parents during the ongoing admissions process. This move is in contradiction to the government's Free TVET policy, which aims to expand equitable access to quality TVET. The Service has stated that no student or parent is required to make any payment not expressly approved as part of the official admission process.
According to the Ghana TVET Service, the imposition of charges under the guise of admission processing fees or compulsory prospectus purchases is unacceptable and constitutes a clear violation of established directives. The Service views these developments with utmost seriousness, as they undermine the integrity of the Free TVET policy and risk creating the false impression that access to technical education has been made expensive.
The Ghana TVET Service has commenced nationwide monitoring and compliance exercises to assess admission processes and ensure strict adherence to approved guidelines. The Service has deployed Academic Calendar Monitoring Teams to all TVET institutions to monitor the situation. Any Head of Institution or staff found to be engaging in or facilitating the collection of unauthorized fees will face swift and severe disciplinary action.
Parents and guardians are advised to refrain from making any unapproved payments and are encouraged to report such incidents to the Ghana TVET Service through the appropriate channels. The Service is committed to protecting the integrity of the government's Free TVET policy by safeguarding access, fairness, and transparency within the TVET system.
The Ghana TVET Service will take all necessary measures to uphold the credibility of the government policy to ensure that no Ghanaian child is denied access to education on account of financial barriers. The Service is mandated to coordinate and oversee the delivery of technical and vocational education and training in Ghana, ensuring quality, relevance, and alignment with industry needs.
The Free TVET policy is part of the government's efforts to expand access to quality education and training. The policy aims to provide opportunities for students to acquire skills and competencies that are relevant to the needs of the industry. The Ghana TVET Service is playing a crucial role in implementing this policy and ensuring that it achieves its objectives.
The Ghana TVET Service is urging all stakeholders to support its efforts to ensure that the Free TVET policy is implemented effectively. The Service is committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure that the policy achieves its objectives and that Ghanaian students have access to quality education and training.
Key points
- The Ghana TVET Service has deployed Academic Calendar Monitoring Teams to all TVET institutions to assess admission processes.
- Any Head of Institution or staff found to be engaging in or facilitating the collection of unauthorized fees will face swift and severe disciplinary action.
- The Ghana TVET Service is committed to protecting the integrity of the government's Free TVET policy.
