The GES Harmonized Prospectus is the official list of approved items that every student entering Senior High School Form 1 (SHS 1) in Ghana must bring. It was introduced by the Ghana Education Service (GES) to standardize requirements across all SHSs and reduce unnecessary costs for parents.
Categories of the SHS 1 Prospectus (2025)
The prospectus is divided into three groups:
- Boarding Students Prospectus
- Day Students Prospectus
- General Items (for all students)
Why the Harmonized Prospectus Matters
- Fairness: All SHS 1 students in Ghana use the same approved list.
- Cost reduction: Parents avoid unnecessary spending.
- Transparency: Prevents schools from requesting extra unapproved items.
- Standardization: Makes admissions easier for both students and administrators.
Download the Official GES Harmonized Prospectus (2025 PDF)
You can download the official GES Harmonized Prospectus for SHS 1 (2025) directly from the:
GES Harmonized Prospectus for SHS 1 Students (2025)
Every student entering boarding school is required to bring the following items:
- Hard Body Suit Case or Trunk
- Chop Box (Wooden/Plastic)
- Drinking Cup (Plastic or Stainless)
- Plate and a Set of Cutlery
- Toiletries (Deodorant, Tissue Roll, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Soap, Pomade, and Sanitary Pads for girls)
- Decent Sandals (school-specific, no embellishments)
- A Pair of Leather Slippers (school-specific)
- Sneakers (black or white)
- 2 Pairs of Socks (school-specific)
- 1 Pyjamas/Sleepwear
- Underwear (5 pants & 3 vests for girls, 3 boxer shorts/pants & 3 singlets for boys)
- 1 Plastic Bucket with Cover and Pail
- Bible/Quran and Hymn Book (school-specific)
- Pillow with Mackintosh cover
- 2 White Bedsheets with 2 Pillowcases (Plain White)
- Blanket & Sleeping Cloth
- Khaki Trousers (for boys)
- White Trousers or School-Specific Wear
- White Dress (for girls)
- 2 White Shirts (1 short sleeve & 1 long sleeve)
- Student-size Mosquito Net
- 1 School Bag
- 1 Mathematical Set & Scientific Calculator
- 2 Checked Dresses (where applicable)
- Student Mattress (if not provided in school)
- School-Specific Shoes & Belt
- 1 Hoe or Cutlass
Items Required for the School (2025/26 SHS Prospectus)
Boarding students must also contribute cleaning and hygiene supplies to their schools. Each student must buy items from any one of the following groups:
Group 1
- A pair of Hard Hand Gloves
- 5 Litres of Liquid Soap
- 1kg Washing Powder
Group 2
- 1 Small Size Bleach
- 1 Dust Pan
- 1 Long Handle Broom
- 1 Scrubbing Brush
Group 3
- 1 Standing Mop and Mop Bucket
- 1 Duster
- 1 Short Local Broom
Important Note from GES
- All personal items must be embossed or embroidered with the student’s name for easy identification.
- School-specific uniforms, belts, shoes, and hymn books may vary depending on the institution.
Top 10 Common Mistakes Parents Make With SHS 1 Prospectus
- Buying unapproved extra items.
- Ignoring the harmonized list.
- Waiting until the last minute.
- Purchasing poor-quality uniforms.
- Forgetting general compulsory items.
- Overpacking trunks/chop boxes.
- Not labeling student items.
- Misinterpreting the list.
- Relying on outdated school lists.
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