About Ghana
Ghana was the first country on the African continent to gain
independence after colonization. Having been occupied by the Portuguese,
Dutch and British, Ghana still maintains much of the culture from these
countries. Castles dot the landscape, and forts and palaces are still in
use in many parts of the country. Ghana has many miles of beautiful
beaches, a rain forest that is home to rare primate species, and a game
park in the Northern region.
Modern Ghanaians still treasure their roots, and evidence of this is
present in every aspect of society. Clothing is made from bright,
colorful batiks, and men still wear toga-like clothing for special
occasions. Ghana is a shoppers paradise. Intricately hand-carved
sculptures and batik cloths are abundant and, of course, there's the
gold for which the Gold Coast is famous. The government, stable now
after many years of coups, is nurturing a growing economy in hopes of
limiting its dependence on international monetary aid.
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Ghanaian
Educational System
Most Ghanaians have
relatively easy access to good education. In contrast, at the time of
independence in 1957, Ghana had only one university and a handful of
secondary and primary schools. School enrollment totals almost 2
million: 1.3 million primary; 107,600 secondary; 489,000 middle; 21,280
technical; 11,300 teacher training; and 5,600 university.
University classes are taught in English. Entrance to universities is by
examination following completion of senior secondary school. But the
shortage of places in post-secondary education is acute; one out of nine
senior secondary graduates finds a place in a technical,
teacher-training, or four-year university program.
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