Full Boarding Checklist for SHS Students in Ghana

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📚 Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Article Structure
3. Overview of the Harmonized Prospectus
4. Personal Essentials for Boarding Students
5. Clothing and Footwear Guidelines
6. Bedding Requirements
7. Academic Materials
8. Cleaning and Sanitation Supplies
9. GES Advisory Notes
10. Summary

Introduction

Each academic year, thousands of students across Ghana gain admission into senior high schools through the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). For the 2025/26 academic year, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has released a harmonized prospectus for boarding students. This standardized checklist is designed to promote equity, reduce financial strain on families, and eliminate the practice of schools requesting unapproved items. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the required items for first-year SHS boarders nationwide.

Article Structure

• GES Prospectus Overview
• Personal Items
• Clothing and Footwear
• Bedding Essentials
• Academic Tools
• Cleaning Supplies
• GES Guidelines and Enforcement

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Overview of the Harmonized Prospectus

The harmonized prospectus issued by GES applies to all public senior high schools offering boarding facilities. It outlines the essential items students must bring upon reporting to school. The goal is to standardize expectations across institutions, ensure affordability, and prevent exploitation through unauthorized demands.

Personal Essentials for Boarding Students

Students are required to report with the following personal items: 

• - Hard-body suitcase or trunk 
• - Chop box (wooden or plastic) 
• - Drinking cup (plastic or stainless steel) 
• - Plate and full cutlery set 
• - Toiletries: deodorant, toilet roll, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, pomade, and sanitary pads (2 packs for girls) 
• - Plastic bucket with cover and pail 
• - Religious book: RSV/NIV Bible, Quran, or hymn book (school-specific) 

These items support daily living and hygiene within the boarding environment.

Clothing and Footwear Guidelines

While uniforms are school-specific, the following clothing items are standardized: 

• - Decent sandals (school colour, no embellishments) 
• - Leather slippers (1 pair) 
• - Sneakers (black or white) 
• - Socks (minimum two pairs, school-specific) 
• - Pyjamas or sleepwear - Underwear: 
• - Girls: 5 pants, 3 vests 
• - Boys: 3 boxer shorts or pants, 3 singlets 
• - Khaki trousers (1 pair) 
• - White trousers (or school-specific colour, 1 pair)
• - White shirts (1 short sleeve, 1 long sleeve) 
• - White dress (for girls) - Checked dresses (2, where applicable) 

These items ensure students are appropriately dressed for both academic and residential life.

Bedding Requirements

To ensure comfort and hygiene, students must bring: 

• - Pillow with mackintosh cover 
• - Two plain white bedsheets and two pillowcases 
• - One blanket and one sleeping cloth 
• - Student-size mosquito net 
• - Student mattress (if not provided by the school) 

This section is particularly important as many schools no longer supply mattresses.

Academic Materials

Essential study tools include: 

• - Mathematical set 
• - Scientific calculator 
• - School bag 

These items support classroom learning and examination readiness.

Cleaning and Sanitation Supplies

To maintain cleanliness in dormitories and shared spaces, students must select one of the following cleaning supply groups: 

Group A 

• - Hard gloves 
• - 5 litres of liquid soap 
• - 1kg powdered washing soap 

Group B

• - Small-size bleach 
• - Dustpan 
• - Long-handle broom 
• - Scrubbing brush 

Group C 

• - Standing mop and mop bucket 
• - Duster - Short local broom 

These supplies promote hygiene and instill responsibility among students.

GES Advisory Notes

The Ghana Education Service has issued the following directives: 

• - All personal items must be embossed or embroidered with the student’s name. 
• - Schools are prohibited from requesting items not listed in the official prospectus. 
• - Parents should purchase only what is approved to avoid unnecessary expenses. 
• - Students may be asked to present receipts upon arrival. 

This harmonized approach ensures transparency, affordability, and fairness across all public SHS institutions.

Summary

• The GES 2025/26 harmonized prospectus standardizes boarding requirements across Ghana.
• It includes personal, clothing, bedding, academic, and cleaning items.
• Parents are advised to follow the checklist strictly to avoid complications.
• All items must be labeled with the student’s name for easy identification.
• This initiative promotes equity and reduces financial pressure on families.

GES 2025/26 Boarding Prospectus: A Unified Checklist for SHS Students Across Ghana

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