- All schools should be duly licensed to operate before commencing business.
- Schools without license to operate would be sanctioned.
Before application for Licensing
- School must be registered at the Registrar General’s Department.
- School must be registered at the Local Authority where it is located.
- Applicant needs to make payment to fill the form. Payment details will be required when filling the school licensing application form.
After a successful application for licensing, the applicant would be notified
- A notice of date for inspection of the school will be communicated to management of the school not less than one week before the inspection.
- In case of any unforeseen circumstance which hinders the possibility of inspection on the agreed date, management of the school would be duly informed and a new date will be scheduled.
- Inspectors from NaSIA would be panelled to verify that the school meets the required standards set by the NaSIA.
- The team of Inspectors will then required to submit a report on the inspection to the Inspector-General of Schools for final approval.
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Otor PlaharPrior to working at these institutions, he taught at the basic school level for a brief period before joining the Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) Limited, where he worked for over a decade and a half.
Mr. Plahar was a member of the Governing Council of the St. Louis College of Education and the current Vice President of the Ghana Paralympic Athletics.
He holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Public Relations from the Ghana Institute of Journalism as well as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Communication Studies (Public Relations option)
Frank Sam Ofosu-KissiFrank Sam Ofosu-Kissi is a professional teacher with rich teaching experience at all levels of pre-tertiary institutions. He diligently held several positions including the representation on Governing Board of the Nkwatia Presby Senior High School. As The Presiding Member of the then Kwahu South District Assembly, he was privileged to serve on the Boards of almost all the secondary schools in the district.
He is also among the longest served Advisory Board Members of the Atibie Nursing and Midwifery TrainingSchool. Frank Sam Ofosu-Kissi, holds a degree in Twi and Linguistics from the University of Education, Winneba. Before joining NaSIA, he was the Chairman of the Education sub-committee on Monitoring and Evaluation of all pre-tertiary institutions in the Kwahu South Municipality and a member of the Municipal Education Oversight Committee (MEOC) in the Kwahu South Municipality.
Augustine Aboagye Ernest Adofo AntwiErnest Adofo Antwi is an I.T. Professional with six years of experience working for National Inspectorate Board (NIB), now the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Cape Coast.
Before working at NaSIA, He worked at Nesys Solutions for two years as a Network Administrator. He specialized in System and Network Administration and Web applications.
Collins A. GyimahMr. Collins Gyimah Asante is a trained professional teacher. He graduated from the University of Education, Winneba with a first degree and obtained a Master of Arts degree in Human Resource Development from the University of Cape Coast.
Mr. Asante has taught in many institutions including Bagabaga College of Education, Tamale and Wesley College of Education, Kumasi. He is a former Circuit Supervisor and a former officer-in-charge of the Asokwa and Bantama Sub-Metro Education Directorates, all in Kumasi. He is also a former Technical/Vocational coordinator for Kumasi Metro Education Directorate. He served on the Boards of Kumasi High School and the National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI) in Kumasi.
He was a facilitator, capacity building workshop for teachers on the use of the New GES Syllabuses (2001 and 2007). He was a monitor, National Identification Authority (NIA), 2010. He was also a facilitator, DFID organized Cluster Based In-Service Training (INSET) for Teachers in the Kumasi Metropolis from 2001 – 2005 and a team leader for work inspection for promotion of teachers as well as for the registration and renewal of private schools in the Kumasi Metro Education Directorate from2001 – 2010.
Mr. Asante teaches Education courses on part time for University of Cape Coast College of Distance Education programme at T. I. Ahmadiyya study centre, Kumasi. Currently, Mr. Asante is a Lead Inspector, National Schools Inspectorate Member (NaSIA).
Judith AnyagreJudith T. Zabrina Anyagre is a teacher by profession with twenty-six years experience. She has taught in both first and second cycle institutions. Judith worked with WAEC as an examiner on English language and Social studies at the basic level. She won the National Best Teachers’ Award (Upper -East, 1999) and served the Ghana Education Service (GES) as a Headmistress (Basic) for over five years until her appointment as a Lead Inspector of schools in 2012 – National Inspectorate Board (NIB), now the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA).
Judith has a Bachelor’s degree in Social studies Education (B.Ed) from the University of Education, Winneba. She obtained a Master of Arts degree (Adult education) from the University of Ghana, Legon in 2010.
Judith also obtained PhD (Candidature) in 2014 and currently at the final stages of her thesis on Instructional Leadership. Judith has participated in a number of training programs on educational policy both nationally and internationally. She is a recognized trainer on School leadership and Instructional management. Judith is a board member of the Assemblies of God Education unit, Ghana.
John K. AgbessiMr. Agbessi is an Educationist and professional teacher with twenty-five years of experience as a French teacher and nine years as Lead Mentor. A holder of a Bachelor of Education (BED) French and a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) French from the University of Education Winneba in June 2004 and June 2009 respectively, also holds a Lead Mentor’s Certificate from the University of Lome-Togo. Mr. Agbessi has served at the University of Education, Winneba as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of French Education from 2005 -2009. He has been a Coordinator for Second Cycle and Basic Schools in the Asante Akim South GES District Education Office. He is a Lead Trainer at Ghana Book Trust (GBT) and also coordinates with the Ghana Book Trust on the Reading Ghana Program in some of the basic schools in the Ashanti region.
He was a former Headmaster of African Christian Mission (ACM) Junior High School, Winneba and the Organizing Secretary of the Ghana Association of French Teachers (GAFT) in the Effutu Municipality.
Mr. Agbessi was the Presiding Member (PM) of the Asante Akim South Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti Region from 2013 to 2017. Currently Mr Agbessi is a Lead Inspector at the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) Accra.
John K. AggreyJohn Kweku Aggrey holds a first degree in Biochemistry with Chemistry (Hons) from the University of Ghana Legon. He also holds a second degree in Educational Administration and Management from the University of Education, Winneba, Certificate in Leadership from the International Network of Prevailing Prayer Warriors and Certificate in Biblical Studies from the Christian Redemption International Ministries. He has also attended a number of workshops and seminars relating to school inspection.
Mr. Aggrey was an expatriate science tutor in Mpika Boys Secondary School, Zambia. Back home he taught Chemistry in O’reilly Secondary School. Before joining National Schools Inspectorate Authority(NaSIA) as a Lead inspector, he was the head teacher at the Primary Department of New Hope School and the assistant headmaster for the entire school which is located in Korle-Bu, Accra.
Doris O. Appiah DanquahDoris Appiah Danquah is a Lead Inspector at the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA). She was trained as a teacher at the Aburi Presbyterian Womens’ Training College (PWTC) now Aburi Presbyterian Womens’ College of Education in 1984. She graduated in 2006 in B.Ed. Basic Education at the University of Education, Winneba. She has a Master’s Degree in Adult Education from the University of Ghana, Legon.
Doris was a class and later a subject teacher in English, Catering, Agricultural Science, Religious and Moral Education for twenty –three years. She became a head teacher for seven years before joining NaSIA as a Lead Inspector.
Doris is an Associate Pastor at God’s Mission Miracle Chapel (GMMC), President of the GMMC Women’s fellowship, Vice-President and Board member of Hebrews 11:3 Ministries Inc. Laterbiokoshie Accra, Ghana Branch.
Wisdom K. KumahWisdom Kumah (M.Phil. pending; M.Ed. with dissertation; B.Ed.) is a qualified educationalist and professional teacher with 25 years of impeccable and rich experience.
He trained at the University of Cape Coast and Government Training College, Peki and taught at many schools in Greater Accra. He was a former Sectional Head/Assistant Head and member of the School Management Committee at the Erstwhile Association International School in Accra. As a Circuit Supervisor, Mr. Kumah served on several School Management Committees notably Achimota Basic and was Secretary to the Circuit Supervisors Association at the Accra Metro Education Directorate.
He is a proven facilitator of educational seminars and workshops for schools in Ghana. He has been a British Council Dreams+Teams Local Tutor and an accredited mentor for the University of Education, Winneba out segment programme. He is a member of the Ghana Association of Educational Planners and Administrators (GAEPA). Presently, Mr. Kumah is a Lead Inspector of Schools at the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA), formerly the National Inspectorate Board (NIB).
Joycelyn Azumah-GomadoJoycelyn is a professional teacher who taught at both pre-tertiary and tertiary institutions. She acted as the College Secretary (Registrar) at Akatsi College of Education and was the Secretary to the Governing Council and other relevant Boards.
She holds 2nd degree from University of Cape Coast in Educational Administration. She is a member of Basic Education Research Group (BERG)- Ghana Education Service/Ministry of Education. She worked as an Inspector of Pre-tertiary Institutions (both public and private) at the National Level with Ghana Education Service Headquarters. Joycelyn is with the National School Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) as a Lead Inspector of schools.
Evelyn A. YentumiEvelyn Akorfa Yentumi is a Lead Inspector at the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA), formerly the National Inspectorate Board (NIB). She has a Bachelor of Education in Population and Family Life from University of Cape Coast and a Master of Arts in Adult Education from University of Ghana.
She has also earned an Executive Master in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Professional Executive Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution. She is a member of Ghana National Association of ADR Practitioners. Evelyn is a trained teacher. She taught in basic and senior high schools and was appointed Assistant Head Teacher and Head Teacher. She was also appointed as a Circuit Supervisor of circuit 38 Adjabeng in Osu Klottey Sub Metropolis, Accra. She was later transferred to the Headquarters of Ghana Education Service, Inspectorate Division as an Inspector of pre–tertiary schools.
Matthew AppiahMatthew joined Ghana Education Service (GES) as a professional teacher in the Amansie – West Education Directorate, Manso Nkwanta in the Ashanti Region. He served the district from 1994 – 2003. He was posted to serve the Human Resource Management and Development (HRMD) Division, GES Headquarters as a Posting Officer from 2006 – 2010 after returning from study leave with pay.
As part of his teaching experience in GES, he taught as a Mathematics tutor in Kumasi Senior High Technical School and Manso Adubia Senior High School between 2010 and 2017. He had a transfer to join the Inspectorate Division, GES Headquarters as an Inspector for Mathematics. Matthew is currently on secondment with the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA), Ministry of Education as a Lead Inspector.
He attended University of Ghana and obtained a Master of Philosophy Degree in Statistics. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Statistics from the same university.
Samuel OpokuMr. Opoku has two degrees from the University of Cape Coast; Bachelor of Education in Psychology (B.ED. PSY) and Master of Educational Administration (M. ED. ADM).
He has taught at both the basic and secondary school levels. He spent six years at the Obuasi Municipal Education Directorate as the Public Relations Officer, with additional responsibility as the Welfare and Community Participatory Officer. He has also worked at the Ghana Education Service Headquarters, Inspectorate Division. He is now at the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) as a Lead Inspector.
Felix QuansahMr. Felix Quansah holds Bachelor of Education in French and Master of Education in Educational Administration and Management both from the University of Education, Winneba. He taught at Anum Presby SHS, Peki SHS and Akuse Methodist SHTS and also served in various capacities.
He had National Best Teacher Award (French Teachers’ category) in 2012 and was subsequently appointed as Inspector of Schools at the G.E.S Headquarters. In 2017, he was transferred to the National Schools Inspectorate Authority(NaSIA) as a Lead Inspector.
Rita Eva ArthurRita Eva Arthur (Mrs.) is the Administrative Manager of the National Inspectorate Board (NIB), now the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA). She graduated from the University of Cape Coast in 1994 with a Bachelor of Education degree and a Diploma in Science.
Rita served as the officer in charge of special duties and general administration at the offices of the Minister of State – Basic and Secondary, Girl-Child Education and the Deputy Minister-Basic, Secondary and Teacher Education from 2001-2008. While serving there, she undertook a Postgraduate Certificate course in Public Administration at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). After serving in these capacities for 8 years, she got transferred as a founding staff of National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) in the year 2011. With her experience in Administration, Rita handles administrative, human resource, and transport schedules at NaSIA.
Rita has worked in Administrative capacity for 19 years. She also serves as secretary on the NaSIA Governing Councils HR, Finance and Administration sub-committee and a member of the Board’s Tender and Transport Committees.
Grace GogoGrace Gogo (Mrs.) joined the National Inspectorate Board (NIB), now the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) in July 2013 as Front Desk Officer. She is a trained Secretary and Administrator. She completed her 1st Degree in Management Studies at the Methodist University College in 2012 and her Secretarialship and Management Studies (HND) at the Accra Polytechnic (Accra Technical University) in 2008.
She worked with Softwarehouse International Ltd., a software development company, in diverse areas of Administration, including Executive and Administrative Assistant for 15 plus years.
With her expertise in secretarialship, in Management Studies and Administration, Grace doubles as Secretary to the Executive Secretary and also general Secretary at NaSIA. She is currently the Acting Secretary to the National Schools Inspectorate Authority’s Board Governing Council. She is also the Local Union Secretary of the NaSIA-PSWU of TUC.
Esttle Edem AttahEsttle Edem Attah graduated from the Central University in 2010 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Banking and Finance She completed her National Service in 2011 from the Community Water and Sanitation Agency, Ho, Volta Region.
Esttle worked with KCS services as an Account Officer for about six (6) months and moved on to Ecobank Ghana as a Customer Service Officer for about a year. She is currently the Administrative Secretary at National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) and also doubling as an Account Assistant.
