Alpha Beta Education Centres, Accra, has booked the final ticket to the semifinals of the 2025 Inter-School Reading Quiz (ISRQ), following an impressive victory over Lighthouse Christian Mission School in the last of the quarterfinal clashes.

In a contest that tested reading comprehension, retention and critical thinking, Alpha Beta proved too strong for their opponents, dominating from start to finish. The Accra-based school maintained consistent performance across all rounds, ending the day with a total of 65 points, nearly nine points clear of Lighthouse Christian Mission School, which closed with 56.5 points.

Alpha Beta started on a confident note in Round 1, scoring 24 points to take a three-point lead over Lighthouse, which posted 21 points. That early edge set the tone for what became a commanding performance.

In Round 2, Alpha Beta widened the gap, notching an impressive 25 points compared to Lighthouse’s 18, further cementing their position as front-runners in the match.

By the end of the contest, Alpha Beta Education Centres, Accra garnered 65 points whiles Lighthouse Christian Mission School ended the contest with 56.5 points.

The win not only confirmed Alpha Beta’s strength in the competition but also completed the lineup of semifinalists for this year’s prestigious reading championship.

They now join Dansoman Cluster B Schools, Divine Montessori School and Prospects International School - each of whom earned their place with equally fierce performances earlier in the quarterfinals.

This year's ISRQ has been characterised by stiff competition, rising talents and remarkable intellectual displays from young learners across Ghana. For Alpha Beta, advancing to the semifinals is not just a win – it is a statement of intent.

With all four semifinal slots now filled, the stage is set for an epic showdown among some of the brightest basic school readers in the country. The stakes are higher, the competition tighter and the journey to the championship title even more intense.

As the ISRQ2025 semifinals approach, anticipation is building among students, educators and parents alike, as Ghana’s future leaders continue to showcase their brilliance through books and the power of words.