Admission into Forces SHTS is by the Computerised School Selection & Placement System (CSSPS) after the BECE — and it begins with one simple choice.
Whether you are a BECE candidate or a parent, the path is the same — simple, free and transparent.
Complete the Basic Education Certificate Examination. Our students come from armed-forces schools, public schools and private schools across Ghana.
During school selection, choose Forces Senior High Technical School, Burma Camp (Code 0010115 — Category B, Mixed, Day/Boarding) and your preferred programme.
Placed students receive an admission letter with the prospectus, fees and reporting date. Watch the school's Facebook page and this site for updates.
Come to Burma Camp, Accra with your items on the announced re-opening day. Orientation week introduces you to the Forces way of life.
Full details are in the prospectus issued with each admission letter. Typically you will need:
We are a mixed, day and boarding school within Burma Camp. Boarders live in the barracks community's supervised accommodation; day students come from surrounding neighbourhoods.
Forces SHTS is a Category B school. CSSPS places students automatically by BECE aggregate and school choice — there is no separate entrance exam.
Choose the programme that matches your strengths and ambitions: General Science for medicine/engineering, Applied Technology for hands-on engineering, Business Studies for finance, General Arts for humanities, Home Economics or Visual & Performing Arts for creative careers. See the Academics page.
Yes. While the school was founded for dependants of soldiers and Ministry of Defence staff, it serves the wider community — most of our students today come from civilian families.
Parents and students use the school management portal — results, PTA bills and notices for all your children appear under one account. Open the portal ↗
For BECE candidates and transfer enquiries, our admissions desk is ready to help.