National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has urged candidates preparing to sit the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) on Monday, May 4, to abide by all examination rules.
This is contained in a press release dated May 2.
“We add our voice to the recent nationwide sensitization by the Ghana Education Service and other stakeholders on issues relating to examination malpractice. As Candidates, do not allow yourselves to be used as tools for cheating in any form. Avoid leaked questions, foreign materials, digital-enabled cheating, or any attempt to compromise the process.,
The NCPTA said the consequences for engaging in examination malpractice are dire and far-reaching.
“As clearly outlined by the GES, sanctions include cancellation of results, barring from future examinations, and damage to your academic and personal reputation. One moment of dishonesty can derail years of effort and your future aspirations,” it stressed
A total of 620,141 candidates made up of 304,349 Boys and 315,792 Girls from 20,395 both Public and Private schools will sit for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) beginning Monday, 4th May.
The NCPTA said to the candidates, “We are proud of your 11 years of dedication, sacrifice, and hard work. As you enter the examination halls, we urge you to remain confident, calm and honest. Your success most be earned with integrity, because only results gained through genuine effort can stand the test of time.”
The NCPTA commended the Government of Ghana and the Ghana Education Service, under the leadership of the Director-General, for taking urgent and proactive steps to safeguard the integrity of the examinations.
“The nationwide stakeholder engagement, intensified supervision, capacity-building for examination personnel, and strengthened collaboration with security agencies are critical interventions that will ensure a level playing field for all candidates. We applaud this renewed commitment to eliminating malpractice and protecting the credibility of our educational system,” the Association added.
It assured the GES, Government, and all education stakeholders of the unwavering cooperation of parents in this fight against examination malpractice.
“We pledge to intensify parental guidance at home, instilling in our children the values of hard work, honesty, discipline, and perseverance. The NCPTA remains committed to partnering with schools, teachers, and communities to nurture students who believe in excellence through hard work, and who pursue academic results with integrity,” NCPTA noted.
“To all BECE candidates: You are capable. You are prepared. Trust your preparation and write with pride. Ghana believes in you,” the statement concluded.
