The Ghana Education Service (GES) has warned heads of schools across the country against collecting unauthorised levies under the guise of Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) dues.
In a press release dated October 22, 2025, and signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, the Service said it had received reports that some second-cycle institutions were demanding and collecting various levies without proper approval.
According to the statement, no school has been authorised to collect any PTA or development levy without prior approval. It explained that in basic schools, such approval must come from the District Education Oversight Committee (DEOC) through the District Director of Education, while in second-cycle schools, it must be granted by the Regional Director of Education.
The GES further stressed that even when levies are approved, payment remains voluntary, and no student should be denied access to any school service or benefit for not paying.
“No student should be denied access to any school service, right, or benefit due to non-payment of approved PTA levies,” the release stated.
The statement also directed that no headteacher, teacher, or GES staff member should take part in collecting PTA levies, emphasizing that fundraising activities are the responsibility of duly elected PTA executives.
The Service has instructed all Regional and District Directors of Education to ensure strict compliance with the directive and report any violations for disciplinary action.
The GES reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining transparency and fairness in Ghana’s education system and ensuring that students are not burdened by unapproved financial demands.
