News Archive

Browse and search our full collection of education stories.

Tag:Language

6 stories

P
Policy Update· Ghana

Ministry of Education Clarifies Language of Instruction Policy

The Ministry of Education has issued a clarification regarding the language of instruction in basic schools, emphasizing the pedagogical benefits of starting education in a familiar language. The statement also confirmed that foreign languages like French and Arabic remain optional.

GhanaWeb2 Aug2 min
E
Education Technology· Ghana

Ghana Deploys AI Tools in Local Languages to Boost Digital Learning

Ghana is integrating AI-driven educational tools supporting Twi, Ewe, Dagbani, and Hausa to expand digital learning access. The initiative, supported by a partnership with Google, aims to position Ghana as a regional hub for AI innovation in education.

Citi Newsroom23 Jan2 min
P
Policy Update· Ghana

Ghana to Institutionalize Sign Language in National Education Policy

The Ghanaian government has announced a new policy initiative to formally integrate Ghanaian Sign Language (GSL) into the national education system. This move aims to enhance inclusivity and accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing students across the country.

Channel One News27 Sept2 min
P
Policy Update· Ghana

Ghana Ministry of Education Unveils Expanded Basic Curriculum Including Chinese and Arabic

The Ministry of Education, through NaCCA, has introduced a revised curriculum for kindergarten and primary schools featuring thirteen subject areas, including the addition of Chinese and Arabic languages.

Graphic Online23 Jul2 min
B
Basic Education· Ghana

GES Pilots Sign Language Curriculum for Inclusion

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has initiated a pilot program for a Ghanaian Sign Language curriculum, marking a significant step towards advancing inclusive education. This initiative aims to equip learners with essential communication skills and foster a more accessible learning environment for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Ghana Education Service (GES) News2 min
P
Policy Update· Ghana

Former NaCCA Head Challenges Government on Foreign Language Policy

Prince Hamid Armah, former head of NaCCA, has challenged claims that there is no policy to introduce Arabic and Chinese in schools, citing completed curriculum work.

UA.NEWS15 Sept2 min