GES Warns School Heads Against Collecting Unauthorized PTA Levies

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a stern warning to heads of schools across the country, cautioning them against demanding or collecting unauthorized levies under the guise of Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) dues.

In a statement released on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, and signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyí, the GES revealed that it had received reports indicating that some second-cycle institutions were collecting various levies without proper approval.

The Service made it clear that no school has been authorized to collect any PTA or development levy without prior approval. It explained that for basic schools, such approval must come from the District Education Oversight Committee (DEOC) through the District Director of Education, while in second-cycle institutions, authorization must be granted by the Regional Director of Education.

The GES further emphasized that even when levies are duly approved, payment remains strictly voluntary, and no student should be denied access to school services, rights, or benefits for non-payment.

Additionally, the statement directed that no headteacher, teacher, or GES staff member should be involved in collecting PTA levies, stressing that all fundraising activities fall solely under the responsibility of duly elected PTA executives.

The Service has instructed all Regional and District Directors to ensure strict compliance with the directive and to report any breaches for immediate disciplinary action.