The Ashanti Regional Education Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) is supported by a number of departments, units and specialised teams responsible for the effective administration, supervision, planning and delivery of education services across the Ashanti Region.
Each department and unit contributes to the Directorate’s overall mandate of promoting efficient education management and quality service delivery.
Accounts Department
The Accounts Department is responsible for financial administration and related support services within the Directorate.
Units under Accounts
- Audit Unit
- Stores
- Budget
These units support financial accountability, budget management, stores administration and the appropriate use of public resources.
Inspectorate Department
The Inspectorate Department provides professional supervision, monitoring and support to strengthen teaching, learning and school administration across the region.
Units under Inspectorate
- Girls’ Education
- Guidance & Counselling
- STEM
- Senior High Schools (SHS)
- Examinations
- Special Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Culture
These specialised units support programmes and activities aimed at improving educational outcomes, promoting inclusion, supporting learners and strengthening school-level education delivery.
Human Resource Department
The Human Resource (HR) Department supports the management and development of personnel within the Regional Education Directorate and the wider education service.
Units under HR
- ICT
- Administration
- Security
- Labourers
- Cleaners
- IPPD
- Training
- Personnel
- Secretaries
The department contributes to effective personnel administration, staff development, workforce management and the provision of essential administrative support services.
Planning Department
The Planning Department supports evidence-based decision-making and the effective planning and coordination of education programmes across the region.
Units under Planning
- Statistics
- Planning
The department provides education data, statistical information and planning support to assist the Directorate in monitoring trends, identifying priorities and making informed decisions.
Working Together for Quality Education
The departments and units of the Ashanti Regional Education Directorate work collaboratively to support the effective administration and delivery of pre-tertiary education throughout the region.
Through financial management, human resource administration, school supervision, planning, data management and specialised educational programmes, the Directorate continues to work towards quality, equitable and inclusive education for all learners in the Ashanti Region.
