Assessment - NaCCA

STANDARDS, ASSESSMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE (SAQA) DIRECTORATE

The Standards, Assessment and Quality Assurance (SAQA) Directorate of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) plays a central role in shaping how learning is measured and evaluated within Ghana’s pre-tertiary education system. Our mission is to ensure that learner assessments are aligned with national curriculum standards and serve as powerful tools for improving teaching, learning, and overall educational outcomes.
We develop, coordinate, and review assessment policies, tools, and frameworks that provide accurate and meaningful insights into learner performance. By working collaboratively with educators, examination bodies, and education stakeholders, the Directorate ensures that assessment practices are relevant, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of all learners.
SAQA plays a critical role in defining learning standards, guiding assessment strategies, and upholding quality assurance mechanisms that guarantee improved learning outcomes for all learners.

Anita Frances
Cordei Collison

- Director -

In addition to guiding assessment strategies, SAQA also defines national learning standards and upholds robust quality assurance systems, contributing significantly to delivering high-quality education and improved learner outcomes across the country.

Our Key Activities

The Standards, Assessment, and Quality Assurance Directorate undertakes the following activities:
Responsible for the development of learning standards for the national curriculum.
Coordinate the development of guidelines, processes, and procedures for assessing learner performance.
Review assessment reports and national examinations from the field (SBA, BECE, and WASSCE).
Conduct the National Standardised Test (NST), and produce reports to inform national education achievement.
Ensure teachers’ orientation and training in using standards and assessment modules.