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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Environmental education should be taught in schools because:

A. It affects environmental pollution

B. We cannot escape from the environment

C. It is an important part of life

D. It provides jobs to teachers

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The main goal of the Inclusive Education Policy is to:

A. Focus solely on academic excellence

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

C. Promote private schooling

D. Separate students based on abilities

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

A. 7

B. 8

C. 9

D. 10

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The Education Strategic Plan (ESP) covers which years?

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Which policy ensures accountability in education delivery?

A. Decentralization Policy

B. Textbook Policy

C. Inclusive Education Policy

D. School Feeding Policy

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Leave of absence without official permission is considered:

A. Voluntary redundancy

B. Misconduct

C. A sabbatical

D. Retirement

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The Complementary Basic Education (CBE) programme targets:

A. Children in tertiary institutions

B. Children in urban areas

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

D. Children in private schools

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Which of the following policies focuses on early childhood education?

A. Tertiary Education Policy

B. ECE Policy Framework

C. Secondary Education Policy

D. Basic Education Policy

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The GNAT and NAGRAT are examples of:

A. Teacher unions

B. Education directorates

C. School boards

D. Teaching councils

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The primary mandate of the GES is to:

A. Develop national curricula

B. Implement approved national policies and programmes on education

C. Formulate educational policies

D. Accredit tertiary institutions

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

A. Accommodations

B. Schemata

C. Frameworks

D. Operations

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The GES Council comprises how many members?

A. 15

B. 12

C. 10

D. 20

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Which unit within GES is responsible for curriculum development?

A. Quality Assurance Unit

B. National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA)

C. Guidance and Counselling Unit

D. Teacher Education Division

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The Director-General of GES is appointed by:

A. GES Council

B. Ministry of Finance

C. Parliament

D. President of Ghana

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Promotion of teaching staff is now conducted through:

A. Panel Discussion

B. Performance Appraisal

C. Written Aptitude Tests

D. Oral Interviews

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Which Act established the Ghana Education Service (GES)?

A. Act 605

B. Act 506

C. Act 778

D. Act 788

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

A. 5,403

B. 10,000

C. 3,500

D. 1,000

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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 Tertiary Education Commission

C. Ghana Education Division

D. National Teaching Council

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Which GES division handles teacher promotion?

A. Curriculum Division

B. Planning Division

C. Human Resource Management Division (HRMD)

D. Inspectorate Division

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The GES operates under which parent ministry?

A. Ministry of Finance

B. Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations

C. Ministry of Youth and Sports

D. Ministry of Education

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The retirement age for GES staff is:

A. 65 years

B. 60 years

C. 55 years

D. 70 years

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The Ghana Teachers’ License is issued by:

A. GES

B. National Teaching Council

C. Teacher Unions

D. Ministry of Education

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

A. WHO

B. UNESCO

C. UNICEF

D. World Bank

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Creative writing should be an activity planned for:

A. Only children who can spell and write cohesive sentences

B. Only children reading on grade level

C. Only children reading on grade level

D. All children

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

A. Enhancing access to education

B. Promoting tertiary education

C. Ensuring equity in education

D. Improving the quality of learning and teaching

27 / 42

The Ghana Education Service’s vision is to:

A. Create an enabling environment for effective teaching and learning

B. Promote private education

C. Centralize educational administration

D. Provide free tertiary education

28 / 42

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

A. Weekly assessments

B. Continuous assessments

C. Annual assessments

D. Monthly assessments

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The GES was established in which year?

A. 1974

B. 1983

C. 1961

D. 1957

30 / 42

It is good to give homework so that students:

A. Remain busy at home

B. May be checked for their progress

C. May develop the habit of self-study

D. Study at home

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Which of the following is a mandate of the GES?

A. Implementing government policies on education

B. Managing private educational institutions

C. Issuing student visas

D. Conducting university entrance exams

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A teacher’s code of conduct is enforced by:

A. Ministry of Education

B. Ghana Police Service

C. National Teaching Council (NTC)

D. National Labour Commission

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Development of a learner is linked to:

A. Psychomotor development

B. Affective development

C. Cognitive development

D. Sensorimotor development

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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. Improving quality of teaching

D. Promoting tertiary education

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

A. Licensing teachers

B. Supervising pre-tertiary education

C. Accrediting tertiary institutions

D. Managing public basic and secondary schools

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Corporal punishment in public basic schools in Ghana is:

A. Optional

B. Banned

C. Encouraged

D. Mandatory

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

A. 1995

B. 2000

C. 2005

D. 2010

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

A. 2019

B. 2021

C. 2018

D. 2020

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Which law mandates compulsory basic education in Ghana?

A. Education Act 2008

B. Constitution Article 25

C. Children's Act 1998

D. Pre-tertiary Education Act 2020

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What is meant by development?

A. Growth of heart, brain, and muscles

B. A complex process of integrating many structures and functions

C. Quantitative change of the child

D. Improvement of ability

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

A. Monthly

B. Every 5 years

C. Bi-annually

D. Annually

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

A. Inclusive Education Policy

B. Equity in Education Policy

C. Child-Friendly Schools Policy

D. Special Education Policy

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