The Ghana Media School (GH Schools) has launched a 24-hour education initiative, aimed at expanding access to technical and vocational training while addressing rising admission pressures.

Rector of GH Schools, Leslie Addo Listowel, explained that the school is consistently oversubscribed, particularly in the fashion, catering, and multimedia departments.

Last semester alone, 254 students applied, but only 158 were enrolled, leaving 96 applicants to seek opportunities elsewhere.

Mr. Listowel noted that GH Schools is fully accredited by the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training. Plans are also underway to finalize accreditation for Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes, beginning next semester.

Round-the-Clock Learning

The new academic system introduces additional sessions beyond the traditional morning (8 a.m.–12 p.m.) and afternoon (1 p.m.–5 p.m.) classes:

• Dawn session: 4 a.m.–8 a.m.
• Evening session: 6 p.m.–10 p.m.
• A proposed midnight school may also be added.

The Rector appealed to the Abofu community to support the initiative by making land available for expansion, and also called on government support to ensure its success.

Safety and Health Measures

Security will be boosted through a partnership with the Achimota Police Command, which has pledged to erect a barrier in front of the school and deploy four patrol teams.

For health and safety, the school has arranged with Midway Hospital and Achimota Hospital to provide full medical care for students.

Partnerships for Higher Education

GH Schools has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pentecost University, granting students a “joint admission” that allows seamless progression to degree programmes.

The MoU, dubbed FFF (Facilitation, Facility, Faculty), will see both institutions share resources — with GH Schools providing practical training for Pentecost students, and Pentecost offering lecture spaces for GH Schools learners.

Tied to Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Vision

Chancellor of GH Schools, Dr. Kofi Osei Kusi, praised the alignment between the 24-hour school system and the government’s vision of a 24-hour economy, describing it as a bold step to unlock the country’s potential.

Pentecost University’s Director of Postgraduate Studies, Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Tetteh, also commended the initiative, stressing the importance of preparing learners to contribute to a round-the-clock economy.

Representative of the Achimota Police Command, George Gyamfi, highlighted the IGP’s newly launched 24-hour policing strategy, designed to enhance security through patrols, surveillance, intelligence gathering and rapid response, all to support Ghana’s emerging 24-hour economy.

Programme Lead for the government’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development, Samlara Baah, said GH Schools embodied the aspirations of the initiative.

She cited Aspire 24, a youth skills development and digital training programme, as an area where collaboration with GH Schools could thrive.

The launch was attended by traditional leaders, including the Paramount Chief and Queen Mother of Abofu.