GES Aptitude Test 2025, Trial Quiz on GES Structure Administration, Policies, and Legal Issues.

Ghana Education Service (GES)

The GES has been mandated by the government of Ghana to be responsible for the implementation of national policies and programmes relating to pre-tertiary education of the government to ensure that all Ghanaians of school-going age, irrespective of their tribe, gender, disability, religion and political affiliations are provided with quality formal education and training through effective resource management to make delivery of education relevant to the manpower needs of the nation.

Here are sample multiple-choice questions for your revision and preparation for the GES 2025 promotion exams.

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GES Aptitude Test 2025, Trial Quiz on GES Structure Administration, Policies and Legal Issues.

Here are sample multiple choice questions for your revision and preparations for the GES 2025 promotion exams.

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The Education Strategic Plan (ESP) covers which years?

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Corporal punishment in public basic schools in Ghana is:

A. Mandatory

B. Optional

C. Encouraged

D. Banned

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Which of the following is NOT an objective of the FCUBE programme?

A. Enhancing access to education

B. Ensuring equity in education

C. Promoting tertiary education

D. Improving the quality of learning and teaching

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Environmental education should be taught in schools because:

A. It provides jobs to teachers

B. It affects environmental pollution

C. It is an important part of life

D. We cannot escape from the environment

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Which of the following policies focuses on early childhood education?

A. Basic Education Policy

B. ECE Policy Framework

C. Tertiary Education Policy

D. Secondary Education Policy

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The Ghana Teachers’ License is issued by:

A. Ministry of Education

B. Teacher Unions

C. GES

D. National Teaching Council

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Creative writing should be an activity planned for:

A. Only children reading on grade level

B. All children

C. Only children who can spell and write cohesive sentences

D. Only children reading on grade level

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The Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) programme was launched in:

A. 1995

B. 2005

C. 2010

D. 2000

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Which of the following is NOT a core function of the GES?

A. Accrediting tertiary institutions

B. Managing public basic and secondary schools

C. Licensing teachers

D. Supervising pre-tertiary education

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It is good to give homework so that students:

A. Study at home

B. May develop the habit of self-study

C. May be checked for their progress

D. Remain busy at home

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The GES operates under which parent ministry?

A. Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations

B. Ministry of Finance

C. Ministry of Education

D. Ministry of Youth and Sports

12 / 42

The primary mandate of the GES is to:

A. Formulate educational policies

B. Implement approved national policies and programmes on education

C. Develop national curricula

D. Accredit tertiary institutions

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The GNAT and NAGRAT are examples of:

A. Education directorates

B. Teaching councils

C. School boards

D. Teacher unions

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The GES Council comprises how many members?

A. 15

B. 12

C. 10

D. 20

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The Pre-Tertiary Education Act (Act 1049) was enacted in:

A. 2020

B. 2019

C. 2021

D. 2018

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Which unit within GES is responsible for curriculum development?

A. National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA)

B. Teacher Education Division

C. Guidance and Counselling Unit

D. Quality Assurance Unit

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What is meant by development?

A. Improvement of ability

B. A complex process of integrating many structures and functions

C. Quantitative change of the child

D. Growth of heart, brain, and muscles

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The Ghana Education Service’s vision is to:

A. Promote private education

B. Create an enabling environment for effective teaching and learning

C. Provide free tertiary education

D. Centralize educational administration

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Which of the following is required for promotion from ADII to ADI?

A. Written application only

B. 4 years of satisfactory service

C. Approval from PTA

D. Evidence of student success

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A teacher’s code of conduct is enforced by:

A. Ghana Police Service

B. Ministry of Education

C. National Labour Commission

D. National Teaching Council (NTC)

21 / 42

Which of the following is a mandate of the GES?

A. Conducting university entrance exams

B. Implementing government policies on education

C. Managing private educational institutions

D. Issuing student visas

22 / 42

Promotion of teaching staff is now conducted through:

A. Panel Discussion

B. Performance Appraisal

C. Oral Interviews

D. Written Aptitude Tests

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How many units does the Technical and Vocational Education Division (TVED) of GES Headquarters have?

A. 9

B. 7

C. 10

D. 8

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Leave of absence without official permission is considered:

A. Misconduct

B. A sabbatical

C. Voluntary redundancy

D. Retirement

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Which organization partnered with GES to support the Early Childhood Education (ECE) policy?

A. World Bank

B. UNESCO

C. WHO

D. UNICEF

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Which of the following is NOT a body under the Ministry of Education implementing its policies?

A. National Council for Curriculum and Assessment

B. Ghana Education Division

C. Ghana Tertiary Education Commission

D. National Teaching Council

27 / 42

Which policy aims to integrate children with special needs into mainstream education?

A. Special Education Policy

B. Equity in Education Policy

C. Inclusive Education Policy

D. Child-Friendly Schools Policy

28 / 42

The VALCO Trust Fund launched a project to construct how many schools under trees?

A. 1,000

B. 3,500

C. 10,000

D. 5,403

29 / 42

The Director-General of GES is appointed by:

A. Parliament

B. GES Council

C. Ministry of Finance

D. President of Ghana

30 / 42

The GES was established in which year?

A. 1983

B. 1961

C. 1974

D. 1957

31 / 42

Which policy ensures accountability in education delivery?

A. Decentralization Policy

B. Textbook Policy

C. School Feeding Policy

D. Inclusive Education Policy

32 / 42

Which Act established the Ghana Education Service (GES)?

A. Act 605

B. Act 788

C. Act 778

D. Act 506

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The retirement age for GES staff is:

A. 70 years

B. 55 years

C. 65 years

D. 60 years

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The cognitive structures into which children organize their behavior and knowledge are called:

A. Schemata

B. Accommodations

C. Operations

D. Frameworks

35 / 42

The best possible way to evaluate a student’s performance is through:

A. Weekly assessments

B. Monthly assessments

C. Continuous assessments

D. Annual assessments

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Which of the following is NOT an objective of the FCUBE programme?

A. Ensuring equity in education

B. Enhancing access to education

C. Improving quality of teaching

D. Promoting tertiary education

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Which law mandates compulsory basic education in Ghana?

A. Children's Act 1998

B. Pre-tertiary Education Act 2020

C. Education Act 2008

D. Constitution Article 25

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Which GES division handles teacher promotion?

A. Curriculum Division

B. Planning Division

C. Inspectorate Division

D. Human Resource Management Division (HRMD)

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The main goal of the Inclusive Education Policy is to:

A. Separate students based on abilities

B. Promote private schooling

C. Focus solely on academic excellence

D. Integrate all learners regardless of their physical or mental abilities

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Development of a learner is linked to:

A. Affective development

B. Psychomotor development

C. Sensorimotor development

D. Cognitive development

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The Complementary Basic Education (CBE) programme targets:

A. Out-of-school children beyond school starting age

B. Children in private schools

C. Children in urban areas

D. Children in tertiary institutions

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How often should performance appraisal be conducted for staff in GES?

A. Monthly

B. Every 5 years

C. Annually

D. Bi-annually

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