NaCCA warns against use of unapproved learning materials in schools

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has directed publishers, schools, booksellers and all stakeholders in Ghana's education sector to ensure that only learning materials officially approved by the Council are published, distributed, sold and used in pre-tertiary schools.

The directive follows reports that some educational materials currently on the market have not undergone NaCCA's mandatory assessment and approval process, raising concerns about the quality and authenticity of textbooks and other instructional resources being used in classrooms.

In a public notice issued on July 6, 2026, NaCCA reaffirmed that it remains the only statutory body mandated to evaluate, approve and recommend learner materials for use in Ghana's pre-tertiary education system.

The Council reminded publishers and the public that its mandate is provided under the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), which designates NaCCA as the sole authority responsible for assessing and approving learner materials for kindergartens, primary schools, junior high schools and senior high schools.

According to the Council, every educational material intended for use in Ghana's pre-tertiary institutions must successfully complete its assessment and approval process before it can be published, marketed, distributed or introduced into classrooms.

The Council stressed that compliance with this legal requirement is essential to maintaining high educational standards and ensuring that learners receive accurate, curriculum-aligned instructional materials.

NaCCA explained that all approved learner materials are issued with an official NaCCA Approval QR Code, which enables schools, parents, booksellers and the general public to verify their authenticity.

The Council urged all stakeholders to carefully check for the official QR Code before purchasing, stocking, distributing or using any educational material.

According to NaCCA, the verification system has been introduced to promote transparency and help eliminate unapproved textbooks from the market.

Schools have also been encouraged to confirm the approval status of learning materials before recommending or procuring them for students.

The Council expressed concern over reports that some publishers are unlawfully placing the NaCCA logo and other official insignia on educational materials that have not received the Council's approval.

NaCCA described the practice as misleading, deceptive and unlawful.

According to the Council, using its logo or any representation that falsely suggests official approval undermines public confidence in Ghana's education system and violates the provisions of the Education Regulatory Bodies Act.

NaCCA has directed all publishers, printers and individuals involved in the unauthorised use of its name, logo, insignia or approval markings to cease the practice with immediate effect.

The Council warned that any publisher found using NaCCA's identity to falsely endorse unapproved learning materials would face appropriate regulatory sanctions and possible legal action.

It emphasised that strict enforcement measures will be applied to protect the integrity of Ghana's curriculum and ensure that learners receive quality educational resources.

NaCCA reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the quality, credibility and standards of pre-tertiary education across Ghana.

The Council said ensuring that only properly assessed and curriculum-aligned learner materials are used in schools remains one of its core responsibilities.

It further called on publishers, school proprietors, headteachers, teachers, booksellers, distributors, parents and other education stakeholders to support its mandate by complying fully with the approval process.

The Council also encouraged members of the public to contact NaCCA whenever they need clarification or wish to verify whether a particular learner material has received official approval.

By strengthening compliance and encouraging the verification of approved educational resources, NaCCA says it aims to improve learning outcomes, protect students from inaccurate instructional materials and promote excellence within Ghana's pre-tertiary education system.