The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has raised concerns about the credibility of the 2026 BECE results, following reports from several member schools that students’ grades do not accurately reflect their performance in the examination.
According to the GNAPS, schools across the country have reported discrepancies between how candidates performed during the exams and the grades they were eventually awarded, particularly in the core subjects.
Speaking on TV3’s Daily Brief on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Executive Director of GNAPS, Obenfo Nana Kwesi Gyetuah, said the association had received numerous complaints from its members regarding what they believe are irregularities in this year’s BECE results.
“We are concerned with a variety of complaints coming from our members across the country. These include results that do not appear to match the standard and capabilities students demonstrated during the examination period,” he said.
Mr. Gyetuah also revealed that some candidates were reportedly graded in subjects they neither registered for nor wrote, while receiving unexpectedly low scores in the papers they actually sat.
He called on the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough review of the marking and scoring process to determine whether any errors occurred and to correct them where necessary.
“We urge all authorities involved to thoroughly review the marking and scoring processes and correct any mishaps that may have occurred,” he stated.
GNAPS also questioned the relatively low pass rate recorded by many private schools in the 2026 BECE results, arguing that it does not reflect the sector’s consistent record of strong academic performance in national examinations.
The association noted that private schools have long been recognised for their academic achievements, making this year’s outcome particularly unexpected.
While expressing concern over the BECE results, Mr. Gyetuah stressed that the GNAPS is not accusing any institution of deliberately disadvantaging private school candidates.
However, he warned that if the concerns are not addressed, public confidence in the credibility of the examination system could be affected.
He added that private schools make up nearly 49 percent of educational institutions in Ghana and continue to play a vital role in supporting government efforts to provide quality education.
“We do not want to believe there is anything deliberate intended to disadvantage private school children. The private school sector represents about 49% of school establishments in Ghana and continues to support government in delivering education. When issues like these arise, they discourage school operators, parents and demoralise students who have worked hard for these examinations,” he said.
GNAPS has therefore appealed to the Ministry of Education and the relevant examination authorities to investigate the reported discrepancies and address the concerns promptly to safeguard public confidence in the integrity of the 2026 BECE results.
By : Rachael Djabakie