GES Cautions Schools Against Unauthorized Collection of PTA Fees
JUSMAnewshub - 21st October 2025
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has firmly cautioned all schools across the country against demanding or collecting Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) fees from parents without proper authorization. According to a public statement issued by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES, no school has been given permission to charge PTA fees. He emphasized that any institution found engaging in such acts will be considered to have breached GES regulations, and such actions must be immediately reported to the appropriate authorities. Join us on WhatsApp for more updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/IwYdwerq679JpLNCAQXatL
This directive comes in response to increasing reports of some basic and second-cycle institutions allegedly requesting money from parents under the guise of PTA dues. The GES has made it clear that education in Ghana, especially at the basic level, is meant to be free under the government’s Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) policy, and no additional charges should be imposed on parents.
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Daniel Fenyi reiterated that the government remains committed to providing adequate resources to ensure smooth teaching and learning in schools. He added that while PTAs play an important role in supporting school development, any form of monetary contribution must first be approved by the Ghana Education Service before implementation.
Parents have therefore been urged to remain vigilant and avoid making any unauthorized payments to schools. GES further encourages community members and parents to report any headteachers or school officials found violating this directive for immediate disciplinary action.
The statement, which was shared on Monday, October 21, 2025, through Oyerepa FM and various media platforms, reinforces GES’s commitment to maintaining transparency and protecting parents from undue financial pressure. It serves as a reminder that all schools must operate within the rules and regulations set by the Service to ensure fairness and equity in the country’s education system.
