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The Ministry of Education has announced plans to introduce Chinese language as an optional foreign language under Ghana’s revised basic school curriculum.
The new curriculum, developed by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), will cover learners from Kindergarten to Primary Six and is aimed at equipping pupils with relevant skills for the changing global environment.
According to the Ministry, Chinese will be offered alongside other foreign languages, including French and Arabic, while Ghanaian languages and English will continue to remain key components of basic education.
The move is expected to expose young learners to international languages and create opportunities for stronger cultural and economic relations between Ghana and other countries.
The Confucius Centre has also offered support for a pilot programme to introduce Chinese language in selected schools, including providing teachers to assist with implementation.
The revised curriculum will also place greater emphasis on areas such as coding, artificial intelligence, digital skills, science, technology and citizenship education.
Education authorities say the changes are part of efforts to prepare Ghanaian children with the knowledge and skills needed to compete in a global economy.
Story by Efua Nessa