The Ministry of Education has announced the inclusion of 60 private schools in its bid to expand the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy.

This marks the first time private institutions will benefit from the flagship initiative since its inception under the former President Akufo-Addo administration in 2017.

In a statement released Monday, July 21, 2025 and reported by Graphic Online, the ministry explained that this expansion aims to alleviate congestion in public SHSs.

It also seeks to broaden access to quality secondary education for all eligible students, irrespective of whether they attend public or private institutions.