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Key Facts: GES AD1 Promotion Exam Exam

70

Exam Questions

Ghana Education Service

120 mins

Exam Duration

Ghana Education Service

4 years

Minimum Service in AD II

Ghana Education Service

Competitive

Passing Standard

Ghana Education Service

Free

Exam Cost

Ghana Education Service

Act 1049

Core Pre-Tertiary Law

Ministry of Education Ghana

Prepare for the GES Assistant Director I promotion exam. The exam features 75 multiple-choice questions, has a 75-minute time limit, and is free of charge. It covers Act 1049, Act 1023, school finances, pedagogy, and current educational policies.

Sample GES AD1 Promotion Exam Practice Questions

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1The Education Regulatory Bodies Act was passed in Ghana in which year?
A.2016
B.2018
C.2020
D.2022
Explanation: The Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023) was enacted in 2020 to establish and mandate key regulatory bodies under the Ministry of Education.
2Which regulatory body is responsible for licensing teachers and regulating the teaching profession in Ghana?
A.Ghana Education Service (GES)
B.National Teaching Council (NTC)
C.National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA)
D.National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA)
Explanation: The National Teaching Council (NTC) is established under the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023) with the mandate to license, register, and regulate teachers in Ghana.
3Under the Pre-Tertiary Education Act, 2020 (Act 1049), basic education in Ghana is decentralized to which administrative structure?
A.The Regional Coordinating Councils
B.The District Assemblies
C.The Traditional Councils
D.The School Management Committees
Explanation: Act 1049 decentralizes the operational management and governance of public basic schools directly to the District Assemblies, strengthening local oversight.
4The merger of the National Accreditation Board (NAB) and the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) created which body?
A.National Teaching Council (NTC)
B.Ghana Education Service (GES)
C.Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)
D.Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET)
Explanation: Under the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), GTEC was established as a unified body merging the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) and the National Accreditation Board (NAB).
5Under the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), who appoints the Registrar, the administrative and professional head of the National Teaching Council (NTC)?
A.The Minister for Education
B.The Board of the National Teaching Council
C.The President of the Republic of Ghana
D.The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service
Explanation: Under Section 63 of Act 1023, the Registrar of the National Teaching Council is appointed by the President in accordance with article 195 of the Constitution, and must be a registered teacher with at least ten years of professional experience.
6According to the Pre-Tertiary Education Act, 2020 (Act 1049), what three divisions constitute the pre-tertiary education system?
A.Nursery, Primary, and Junior High School
B.Basic Education, Senior High School, and Technical and Vocational Education
C.Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary Education
D.Basic Education, Secondary Education, and Tertiary Education
Explanation: Act 1049 structures pre-tertiary education in Ghana into three categories: Basic Education (Kindergarten to JHS), Senior High School, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
7Which of the following is a key statutory function of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA)?
A.Licensing newly trained teachers
B.Registering private pre-tertiary institutions
C.Developing pre-tertiary educational curriculum and assessment standards
D.Recruiting and deploying teachers to public schools
Explanation: NaCCA is mandated to develop national curriculum standards, review textbooks, and establish assessment frameworks for pre-tertiary institutions.
8Which body is responsible for managing the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions at the pre-tertiary level under Act 1049?
A.Ghana Education Service (GES)
B.Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Service
C.Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)
D.National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA)
Explanation: The Pre-Tertiary Education Act, 2020 (Act 1049) established the TVET Service as a dedicated body to manage, coordinate, and implement pre-tertiary technical and vocational education.
9How many members make up the governing Council of the Ghana Education Service (GES)?
A.11 members including the Chairman
B.13 members including the Chairman
C.15 members including the Chairman
D.17 members including the Chairman
Explanation: The Ghana Education Service is governed by a fifteen-member Council (the GES Council), which includes a chairperson, the Director-General of the GES, and representatives of key education stakeholders.
10Under Act 1023, what action must a private pre-tertiary school take before starting operations in Ghana?
A.Register only with the local District Assembly
B.Obtain accreditation and licensing from the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA)
C.Acquire approval solely from the Ghana Education Service (GES)
D.Submit registration details only to the National Teaching Council (NTC)
Explanation: Act 1023 mandates that all pre-tertiary institutions, public and private, must be registered, inspected, and licensed by NaSIA before commencing educational operations.

About the GES AD1 Promotion Exam Exam

The GES Assistant Director I promotion examination is a competitive professional aptitude test designed to evaluate qualified Assistant Director II officers. The exam tests candidates on educational laws, school administration, financial management, curriculum implementation, professional standards, pedagogy, and current education reforms in Ghana.

Assessment

70 multiple-choice / true-or-false questions (CBT or PBT, closed book)

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

Competitive threshold (typically 60-70%)

Exam Fee

Free (administrative fee for results checking) (Ghana Education Service (GES))

GES AD1 Promotion Exam Exam Content Outline

20%

Educational Laws and Regulations

Understanding the Education Regulatory Bodies Act (Act 1023), the Pre-Tertiary Education Act (Act 1049), and the organizational structure of the GES and MoE.

25%

School Administration, Leadership, and Finance

Governance roles of SMCs, Board of Governors, PTAs; school record keeping; financial management, budgeting, procurement laws (Act 663), and Public Financial Management Act.

20%

Educational Policies, Projects, and Reforms

Implementation of Free SHS, the Double Track system, GALOP, the School Feeding Programme, Capitation Grant details, and the Education Strategic Plan (ESP 2018-2030).

20%

Pedagogy, Assessment, and Curriculum

Bloom's Revised Taxonomy, formative/summative evaluations, learning theories, lesson planning, the National Teacher Standards, and Standards-Based Curriculum.

15%

Code of Conduct, Staff Discipline, and Human Resource Management

GES Code of Conduct for Teachers, disciplinary procedures, interdiction rules, collective bargaining agreements, leaves of absence, and professional licensing.

How to Pass the GES AD1 Promotion Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Competitive threshold (typically 60-70%)
  • Assessment: 70 multiple-choice / true-or-false questions (CBT or PBT, closed book)
  • Time limit: 2 hours
  • Exam fee: Free (administrative fee for results checking)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

GES AD1 Promotion Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Review the Pre-Tertiary Education Act, 2020 (Act 1049) and the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023) thoroughly.
2Understand the specific administrative divisions in basic and secondary schools, including the roles of the SMC, Board of Governors, and PTA.
3Learn the details of government projects like GALOP, Capitation Grant, and School Feeding Programme.
4Memorize the steps and requirements for teacher licensing and professional development under the National Teaching Council (NTC).
5Study classroom management principles, formative vs. summative assessments, and Bloom's Taxonomy domains.
6Practice solving past promotion questions under timed conditions (e.g., 75 questions in 75 minutes).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rank of Assistant Director I in the Ghana Education Service?

Assistant Director I (AD I) is a senior professional and administrative rank in the GES, above Assistant Director II (AD II) and below Deputy Director (DD). Officers at this rank typically serve as headteachers of large schools, heads of departments, or administrative officers at the district/regional education offices.

How can I register for the GES Assistant Director I promotion exam?

Shortlisted candidates are selected automatically by the GES based on their promotion records and years of service in the AD II rank. Shortlisted candidates receive an SMS notification with their index numbers and designated examination centers.

What is the format of the Assistant Director I promotion examination?

The exam is a computer-based or paper-based aptitude test consisting of 75 multiple-choice questions. The questions cover educational policies, laws, management, administration, pedagogy, and current affairs.

What is the passing mark for the promotion exam?

There is no fixed passing mark published by the GES. The examination is highly competitive, and promotion is based on ranking, available vacancies for the rank, and general performance, though candidates generally aim for a score of 60% or higher.

What documents do I need to bring to the examination center?

Candidates must bring their printed examination slip containing their index number, a valid national ID card (such as the Ghana Card), and their payslip or employment/promotion letter verifying their current rank.

How often is the GES promotion exam conducted?

The promotion examinations are typically conducted once a year by the GES for qualified officers across various ranks (Principal Superintendent, Assistant Director II, Assistant Director I, and Deputy Director).