PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
PROF. DAMASUS TUUROSONG
PRESIDENT
❝ Welcome to the Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS), where we are dedicated to advancing the quality and accessibility of private education across Ghana. As President, I am honored to lead an association committed to fostering excellence, innovation, and collaboration within the private school community. At GNAPS, we strive to empower educators, support administrators, and champion the needs of students, ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education that prepares them for success in an ever-changing world. Together, we are building a brighter future for Ghana through education. Welcome to GNAPS, where every student’s potential is nurtured and valued. ❞
WHO WE ARE
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) is a network of private schools in Ghana that strives to provide quality, accessible and affordable education for all children, including those from low-income and marginalized backgrounds.
The Association facilitates the sharing of best practices and innovative solutions among its members and partners to improve the performance and sustainability of private schools in Ghana. Private schools play a significant role in the education sector in Ghana, accounting for 49% of education establishments and 33% of all enrollments at the pre-tertiary level.
MISSION & VISION
What are we doing & Why are we doing it ?
OUR VISION
A viable, formidable and functional GNAPS leading the way in the 21st Century competitive education industry.
OUR MISSION
Leading the private schools in Ghana to strive for educational quality and excellence for the Ghanaian child.
OUR VALUES
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools embraces its values abbreviated as "i-CARES," to demonstrates its dedication to fostering an innovative, collaborative, accountable, respectful, excellent, and service-oriented educational environment that benefits students, educators, and communities across Ghana.
WHATWE DO
Advocacy & Representation
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) stands at the forefront of advocacy for private education in Ghana. As the unified voice of private schools, GNAPS is dedicated to championing the interests and addressing the concerns of its members at both national and regional levels.
Professional Develoment & Capacity Building
GNAPS is dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of private schools through comprehensive professional development and capacity-building initiatives.
These programs aim to empower educators, administrators, and school staff with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to deliver quality education effectively.
Research & Consultancy
Research and consultancy are integral services provided by GNAPS to support the continuous improvement and development of private schools in Ghana.
Through research initiatives, GNAPS gathers valuable insights into the challenges, trends, and best practices within the private education sector.
Networking & Collaboration
At GNAPS, we believe in the power of networking and collaboration. The Association facilitates networking opportunities for private school administrators, educators, and stakeholders to connect, share best practices, and collaborate on common challenges through conferences, forums, and other networking events.
Our events serve as dynamic platforms for members to exchange ideas, resources, and expertise. Byparticipating, members gain access to a wealth of knowledge and experience, enriching the educational landscape of private schools.
Information & Resources
At GNAPS, we are committed to empowering our members with comprehensive informational resources and support. Our dedicated portal offers an extensive range of educational materials and up-to-date information that are essential for the smooth operation of private schools.
Members can benefit from latest updates which enable members to stay informed with the most recent developments in education policies and regulations, ensuring our schools remain compliant and ahead of the regulatory curve.
OUR THEORY OF CHANGE
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools identifies deficit in educational quality, infrastructure, and accessibility as the state is unable to solely provide the educational needs for all Ghanaian children. We as private actors in education formed the network; GNAPS, to improve the quality of education, enhance the operational sustainability of private schools, and ensure better educational outcomes for students.
Our theory of change is the roadmap for achieving the desired impact and a basis for evaluating progress and making adjustments along the way.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Our executives consists of experienced and dedicated educationists who have understood the processes or education and how it affects the ordinary child.
MR. THEOPHILUS EMMANUEL KWEI
1st Vice President
MR. CHARLES OPPONG-PEPRAH
2nd Vice President
HON. JUSTICE KING ESSIEL
Gen Secretary
Exploring GNAPS Schools for Quality Education
We are founded on a combination of sound business and democratic principles.
Our primary goal is to promote and protect the economic and social interest of owners of private schools in the development and management of effective, quality schools at all levels of education.
OUR PARTNERS
TESTIMONIALS
What our members say about us.
NEWS
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