Savannah College of Education absorbed into Public College System

Accra, Ghana – March 7, 2025 – The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), has officially announced the absorption of Savannah College of Education into the public tertiary education system.

This milestone reflects the government’s commitment to expanding access to quality teacher education and strengthening Ghana’s educational framework.

According to a statement released by the Ministry, the transition follows a comprehensive review and due diligence process, during which Savannah College of Education met all necessary requirements to shift from a private institution to a fully recognized public College of Education.

This transition means the institution will now operate under the governance and funding framework of the public tertiary education system, allowing it to benefit from increased state resources and support.

The absorption of Savannah College of Education is expected to: Expand access to teacher education, allowing more students across Ghana to pursue careers in the teaching profession. Enhance the quality of training through state-funded infrastructure, faculty professional development, and curriculum improvements. Promote equity by directing resources to strengthen teacher education in underserved regions.

The Ministry of Education acknowledged the instrumental roles played by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), traditional authorities, and the management of Savannah College of Education in ensuring a smooth transition.

The development aligns with Ghana’s broader educational reform agenda, which aims to build a highly skilled and competent workforce of educators to drive national development.

The Ministry further called on students, faculty, and all stakeholders to embrace the transition and work together to establish Savannah College of Education as a center of excellence in teacher education.

The statement also noted that this transition is subject to the yet-to-be-constituted Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) Governing Board.