Basic 1 – 6
Primary School
Lower Primary (Basic 1–3) and Upper Primary (Basic 4–6) follow the NaCCA Standards-Based Curriculum, emphasising the 4Rs — Reading, wRiting, aRithmetic and cReativity.
Structure
Ghana's education pathway at Webster College
Our levels mirror the national structure: 2 years Nursery, 2 years Kindergarten, 6 years Primary, 3 years JHS and 3 years SHS. The academic year runs in three terms.
| Level | Classes | Typical age | Curriculum | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-School | Nursery 1–2, KG 1–2 | 2 – 5 yrs | Standards-Based Curriculum (KG) | Observation & proficiency levels |
| Lower Primary | Basic 1–3 | 6 – 8 yrs | Standards-Based Curriculum | SBA + end-of-term, proficiency levels |
| Upper Primary | Basic 4–6 | 9 – 11 yrs | Standards-Based Curriculum | SBA + end-of-term, proficiency levels |
| Junior High | JHS 1–3 (Basic 7–9) | 12 – 14 yrs | Common Core Programme | SBA + exams, BECE (WAEC) |
| Senior High | SHS 1–3 | 15 – 17 yrs | SHS Curriculum (programmes) | SBA + exams, WASSCE (WAEC) |
Ages 2 – 5
Nursery & Kindergarten
Our early years programme builds strong foundations through play, stories, songs and hands-on exploration. Learners develop early literacy and numeracy, social skills, creativity and confidence in a warm, safe environment.
Learning areas:
Creative ArtsLanguage & LiteracyNumeracyOur World Our PeoplePhysical & Health Education
Highlights
- Small class sizes with caring teachers and assistants
- Phonics and Ghanaian-language storytelling
- Daily outdoor play and creative activities
- Regular parent–teacher feedback
Basic 7 – 9
Junior High School
Our JHS follows the Common Core Programme, preparing learners for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and for placement into Senior High School through the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS).
Career TechnologyComputingCreative Arts & DesignEnglish LanguageFrenchGhanaian Language (Twi)MathematicsPhysical & Health EducationReligious & Moral EducationScienceSocial Studies
BECE aggregate = English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies plus the best two other subjects (best possible: 6).
BECE preparation
- Weekly class tests and termly mock examinations
- Past-question clinics for all subjects
- Career guidance for SHS programme selection
- Individual academic tracking and parent reports
SHS 1 – 3
Senior High School Programmes
All SHS students study the core subjects: English Language, Social Studies, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science, Information & Communication Technology, plus the electives of their programme. Students sit the WASSCE in SHS 3.
Programme
General Science
Electives: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Programme
General Arts
Electives: Economics, Government, Geography, Literature-in-English
Programme
Business
Electives: Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Business Management, Economics
Programme
Home Economics
Electives: Management in Living, Food & Nutrition, General Knowledge in Art, Biology
Programme
Visual Arts
Electives: General Knowledge in Art, Graphic Design, Picture Making, Textiles
Assessment
Grading systems
Termly results combine continuous assessment / School-Based Assessment (30%) and the end-of-term examination (70%).
KG & Primary (SBC)
| Score | Grade | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 80–100 | 1 | Advanced |
| 68–79 | 2 | Proficient |
| 54–67 | 3 | Approaching Proficiency |
| 40–53 | 4 | Developing |
| 0–39 | 5 | Beginning |
JHS (BECE)
| Score | Grade | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 80–100 | 1 | Highest |
| 70–79 | 2 | Higher |
| 60–69 | 3 | High |
| 55–59 | 4 | High Average |
| 50–54 | 5 | Average |
| 45–49 | 6 | Low Average |
| 40–44 | 7 | Low |
| 35–39 | 8 | Lower |
| 0–34 | 9 | Lowest |
SHS (WASSCE)
| Score | Grade | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 80–100 | A1 | Excellent |
| 70–79 | B2 | Very Good |
| 65–69 | B3 | Good |
| 60–64 | C4 | Credit |
| 55–59 | C5 | Credit |
| 50–54 | C6 | Credit |
| 45–49 | D7 | Pass |
| 40–44 | E8 | Pass |
| 0–39 | F9 | Fail |
Calendar
Academic calendar 2026/2027
| Term | Reopens | Vacates |
|---|---|---|
| First Term Current | Tuesday, 8 September 2026 | Friday, 18 December 2026 |
| Second Term | Tuesday, 12 January 2027 | Thursday, 1 April 2027 |
| Third Term | Tuesday, 27 April 2027 | Friday, 30 July 2027 |