Accra College of Education Achieves Historic Academic Milestone with No Third Class or Pass Results

The Accra College of Education (AcCE) has set a new benchmark in teacher training, recording no Third Class or Pass results among its latest graduating cohort for the 2024/2025 academic year. Out of the 272 graduates, 45 students achieved First Class Honours, while 164 obtained Second Class Upper Division and 63 secured Second Class Lower Division. The graduating class, which included 150 females and 122 males, successfully completed specialized programs in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, and Junior High School Education, marking a significant success for the institution's academic standards.

Professor Samuel Awinkene Atintono, the Principal of AcCE, attributed these exceptional results to the rigorous hard work of the students and the college's robust academic frameworks. He noted that the institution has significantly benefited from international collaborations, including partnerships with Beijing Normal University and Voorhees University, which have helped elevate the quality of instruction and training. Highlighting individual excellence, Charles Aboagye was named the Overall Best Graduating Student with a remarkable Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.90. In his valedictory address, Aboagye encouraged his peers to approach their new careers with passion, reminding them that their role as educators is to inspire hope and shape the future of the nation.

Speaking at the congregation, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu praised the graduates and emphasized the multifaceted responsibilities teachers carry in the current educational landscape. To support the sector, the Minister announced a new government recruitment initiative to hire 10,000 teachers, aimed at addressing the demand for qualified educators across Ghana. He also proposed the establishment of a National Teacher Education University, a move intended to consolidate public Colleges of Education under a single administrative umbrella to streamline teacher training and professional development.

This transition to higher academic performance at AcCE reflects a broader commitment to enhancing the quality of basic education in Ghana. As these 272 newly qualified teachers prepare to enter the workforce, the combination of high academic achievement and government support through recruitment and institutional reform suggests a promising path forward for the country's education sector. The college’s success serves as a model for how strengthened academic systems and international partnerships can yield superior educational outcomes.