Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has revealed plans to introduce a National Standardised Test (NST) for students in basic schools to better prepare them for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

The test will be conducted for students in Class 2, Class 4, Class 6, and JSS 2 to help them adapt to the examination environment before taking the BECE.

Speaking at a public forum on Monday, February 17, the Minister explained that the NST aims to psychologically prepare pupils for national assessments and improve their readiness for future examinations.

“I am happy to announce that a National Standardised Test will be introduced in Ghana for P2, P4, P6, and JSS2. The intention is simple—we don’t want students to experience an examination setting for the first time only at BECE. This test will familiarise them with the examination environment and better equip them for national assessments,” he stated.

The NST is expected to enhance learning outcomes by identifying students’ strengths and weaknesses early in their education.