What is CSSPS?
The Computerised School Selection and Placement System matches BECE candidates to SHS and TVET schools based on aggregates, choices, and capacity.
How placement works
After BECE results, candidates select schools in order of preference. The system runs automated matching. Self-placement may be available for unfilled slots.
Your options
Categories include boarding/day schools, technical institutes, and specialty programmes. Cut-offs are not fixed — they shift with demand each year.
Step-by-step overview
- 1
Understand your aggregate
Know your BECE aggregate before selecting schools. Be realistic and include safety choices.
- 2
Research schools
Use our School Explorer for programme types — verify cut-offs on GES and school websites.
- 3
Submit choices on time
Missing deadlines can limit options. Follow GES announcements each cycle.
- 4
Confirm and enrol
Print placement, complete admission forms, and pay required fees at your assigned school.
Practical tips
- Mix reach, match, and safety schools across your choice list.
- Day schools near home can reduce cost — factor boarding fees into decisions.