Teachers on Strike in Ghana? How Parents Can Keep Their Children Learning at Home
Teachers on Strike in Ghana. When teachers go on strike, one of the biggest concerns for parents is not simply that children are staying home. The bigger concern is lost learning time.
A few days away from the classroom may seem manageable. But when school disruption continues, students can begin to fall behind in important lessons, lose their study routine, struggle to complete the syllabus, or return to school feeling unprepared.
This is particularly concerning for students preparing for major examinations such as the BECE and WASSCE, as well as students in JHS and SHS who need to keep pace with their school curriculum.
Ghana’s nationwide pre-tertiary teacher strike began on September 25, 2026, and negotiations between the government and teacher unions have continued without a final resolution. Recent reports indicate that the strike remains in force while discussions continue.
For parents, this creates an important question:
What can you do to make sure your child’s education does not stop while the classroom is disrupted?
One practical solution is to arrange structured home or online tutoring.
At Excellent Home Classes (EHC), we help parents arrange professional home and online tutoring for learners from preschool through SHS, including students preparing for BECE, WASSCE, Cambridge, IGCSE and other academic examinations.
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Why a Teachers’ Strike Can Create a Learning Gap
A teacher strike does not automatically mean that every student will fall behind. Some students are naturally independent learners and may continue studying on their own.
However, many learners need structure.
A student may have textbooks, exercise books, notes and access to the internet but still struggle to study effectively without someone providing direction.
For example, a JHS student may know that Mathematics is important but may not know whether to revise fractions, algebra, geometry or statistics first.
An SHS student preparing for WASSCE may have several subjects to cover but may spend most of the day moving from one topic to another without a clear study plan.
A primary school learner may simply need an adult to sit with them, explain difficult concepts and make learning engaging.
The problem is therefore not only “no school.”
The problem is:
- No regular classroom routine
- No teacher explaining difficult topics
- Less accountability
- Missed lessons
- Uncompleted exercises
- Difficulty identifying weak areas
- Less opportunity to ask questions
- Reduced preparation time for examinations
- Difficulty knowing what to study next
A good tutoring arrangement can help address these problems.
Don’t Wait Until School Reopens Before Your Child Resumes Learning
One common mistake parents make during school disruptions is to wait.
They may think:
> "The teachers will return soon, so there is no need to arrange anything."That may work if the disruption is extremely short.
But when learning is interrupted for an extended period, students can lose momentum.
Instead of waiting, parents can use the time productively.
A home tutor can help the learner continue working through the appropriate curriculum, revise previous lessons, identify weak areas and prepare for upcoming topics.
The goal is not necessarily to replace the school permanently.
The goal is to keep the learner academically active until normal classroom teaching resumes.
What Can a Home Tutor Help Your Child With?
The tutoring programme depends on the child’s level and needs.
At Excellent Home Classes, tutoring can cover areas such as:
Primary School
Tutors can support learners with:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Science
- Reading
- Writing
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Homework support
- Study habits
- General academic development
JHS
Tutoring can include:
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Integrated Science
- Social Studies
- BECE preparation
- Revision
- Homework and assignments
- Weak-topic intervention
- Examination preparation
SHS
For SHS students, tutoring can be arranged around the learner’s programme and subjects, including:
- Core Mathematics
- English Language
- Integrated Science
- Social Studies
- Elective Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Economics
- Accounting
- Business-related subjects
- WASSCE preparation
- Other academic support based on tutor availability
Cambridge, IGCSE and International Curricula
We also support learners following international curricula, including Cambridge and IGCSE programmes.
This can be particularly useful for parents who want their children to continue studying even when their regular school schedule has been disrupted.
Home Tutoring or Online Tutoring?
Parents can choose between home tutoring and online tutoring, depending on the learner’s needs and circumstances.
Home Tutoring
A tutor comes to the learner’s location for scheduled lessons.
This can be especially useful for:
- Younger children
- Learners who need close supervision
- Students who struggle with online learning
- Practical, face-to-face explanations
- Parents who prefer in-person tutoring
Online Tutoring
Online lessons can be useful when:
- The parent prefers remote learning
- The learner is comfortable using technology
- The tutor is located outside the immediate area
- The family wants more scheduling flexibility
- The student wants to continue learning while travelling
The important thing is not simply whether tutoring happens online or at home.
The important question is:
Does the tutoring arrangement match the learner’s actual needs?
That is why Excellent Home Classes uses an assessment and matching process.
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How to Request a Tutor From Excellent Home Classes
Getting a tutor does not have to involve calling several tutors individually and trying to determine who is suitable.
You can request a tutor from Excellent Home Classes through several channels.
Option 1: Request a Tutor Online
Parents can submit a tutor request online through the Excellent Home Classes website.
Provide information about:
- The learner’s age
- Class or academic level
- Subjects required
- Curriculum
- Location
- Preferred days
- Preferred times
- Learning concerns
- Examination goals
- Other relevant information
The more accurate the information you provide, the easier it is for us to understand what type of tutor may be appropriate.
Option 2: Complete the Student Assessment Form
Parents can also begin through our Student Assessment Form.
This allows us to gather information about the learner and understand what support is required before recommending the tutoring arrangement.
The assessment process is particularly useful when the parent is not completely sure what package or level of support the child needs.
Option 3: Call Excellent Home Classes
If you prefer to speak to someone directly, you can call our team.
Call: 0246 099 277
You can explain the child’s situation and receive guidance on the next step.
Option 4: WhatsApp Your Tutor Request
Parents can also contact Excellent Home Classes through WhatsApp.
WhatsApp: 0501 457 284
This is convenient if you want to send the learner’s details, ask questions about the process or begin your tutor request from your phone.
What Happens After You Request a Tutor?
One of the most important things parents should understand is that finding a tutor is not simply about giving a parent’s phone number to the first available teacher.
The objective is to find a tutor who is reasonably suited to the learner.
Our process therefore involves several steps.
Step 1: Parent Provides Learner Information
You provide details about the learner and what you need help with.
For example:
> "My daughter is in JHS 2 and is struggling with Mathematics and Integrated Science."Or:
> "My son is in SHS 3 and needs intensive WASSCE preparation in Core Mathematics, English and Elective Mathematics."This gives us the starting point.
Step 2: Learner Assessment
Where appropriate, we arrange an assessment with a suitable tutor.
The assessment helps us understand the learner beyond what a parent may observe at home.
The tutor can look at areas such as:
- Current academic level
- Strengths
- Weaknesses
- Understanding of key concepts
- Study habits
- Learning challenges
- Areas requiring immediate attention
- Examination preparation needs
The assessment is not simply about giving the learner a score.
It helps determine what kind of support the learner actually needs.
Step 3: Tutor Provides an Assessment Report
Following the assessment, the tutor provides feedback on the learner’s academic situation.
The report can help identify:
- Topics the learner understands
- Topics requiring reinforcement
- Areas where the learner is struggling
- Recommended areas of focus
- Suggested tutoring frequency
- Other observations relevant to the tutoring programme
This gives the parent a clearer picture of the learner’s needs.
Step 4: Excellent Home Classes Recommends a Package
After the assessment, Excellent Home Classes can recommend the most suitable tutoring package based on the learner’s needs.
This is important because not every child needs the same amount of tutoring.
One learner may need two days a week.
Another may require three or four days.
A student preparing intensively for an examination may need a more frequent schedule.
The recommendation can therefore consider:
- Academic level
- Number of subjects
- Learning needs
- Assessment findings
- Number of days required
- Session duration
- Examination goals
- Location
- Tutor availability
How Much Does Home Tutoring Cost?
Tutoring fees depend on the learner’s level, subjects, schedule, session duration and academic needs.
Rather than forcing every learner into one fixed price, Excellent Home Classes uses monthly tutoring packages.
For example, current package structures may include:
2 Days Per Week
From GHS 1,200 per month
This can be suitable for learners who need regular academic support without requiring lessons every school day.
3 Days Per Week
From GHS 1,500 per month
This provides more frequent support and can be appropriate for learners who need stronger intervention or support in multiple areas.
4 Days Per Week
From GHS 1,800 per month
This is suitable for learners who need a more intensive tutoring schedule.
5 Days Per Week — Customized
A five-day programme is available on a customized basis.
The fee depends on factors such as:
- Subjects
- Session duration
- Learner’s level
- Academic needs
- Examination requirements
- Location
- Tutor requirements
This can be particularly useful during an extended school disruption or for learners approaching major examinations.
Important: These are starting package levels. The final recommendation is based on the learner’s circumstances and assessment.
Why We Don’t Recommend Choosing a Tutor Based Only on Price
It can be tempting to search for the cheapest available tutor.
However, tutoring is an educational service, not simply a transaction.
A low-cost tutor who is not suitable for the learner may not solve the actual problem.
The more important questions are:
- Does the tutor understand the learner’s level?
- Can the tutor explain difficult concepts clearly?
- Does the tutor have relevant subject knowledge?
- Can the tutor work with the learner’s curriculum?
- Does the tutor understand examination requirements?
- Can the tutor identify learning gaps?
- Can the tutor provide useful feedback?
This is why the assessment and matching process matters.
What If My Child Is Preparing for BECE or WASSCE?
This is one of the situations where parents should act early.
Students preparing for BECE or WASSCE cannot afford to spend extended periods without structured revision.
A tutor can help create a focused study programme that covers:
- Revision of previously taught topics
- Identification of weak areas
- Topic-by-topic reinforcement
- Practice questions
- Examination techniques
- Timed exercises
- Correction of mistakes
- Regular progress monitoring
For final-year students, the focus can be more intensive and examination-oriented.
The objective is not simply to keep the child busy.
It is to use the available time strategically.
What About Children Who Are Already Struggling?
A teachers’ strike can actually reveal an existing academic problem.
When the regular school routine disappears, parents may discover that their child was depending heavily on classroom assistance.
For example, a child may have been moving from one class to another without fully understanding Mathematics.
A child may have memorised answers without understanding the underlying concepts.
Another learner may have difficulty reading independently.
These problems should not simply be ignored until school resumes.
A period away from school can become an opportunity to address those gaps.
A tutor can slow down where necessary, explain concepts differently and provide additional practice.
How Parents Can Make Home Tutoring More Effective
Hiring a tutor is only one part of the solution.
Parents can also help by creating a suitable learning environment.
1. Establish a consistent schedule
Try to maintain regular tutoring times rather than allowing lessons to change constantly.
2. Reduce distractions
Give the learner a quiet place to study.
3. Make learning materials available
Ensure the learner has textbooks, exercise books, past questions and other relevant materials.
4. Encourage questions
A learner should feel comfortable saying:
> "I don't understand."That gives the tutor an opportunity to explain the concept differently.
5. Monitor progress
Ask what the learner studied and what areas remain difficult.
6. Communicate with the tutoring service
If you notice a change in the learner’s performance or needs, communicate it so the tutoring programme can be adjusted where appropriate.
Why Choose Excellent Home Classes?
Excellent Home Classes is designed to provide more than simply a tutor’s phone number.
Our objective is to help parents find appropriate tutoring support based on the learner’s circumstances.
We support learners across different educational levels and curricula and can arrange home and online tutoring.
Our services can support:
- Preschool learners
- Primary learners
- JHS students
- SHS students
- BECE candidates
- WASSCE candidates
- Cambridge learners
- IGCSE learners
- International curriculum students
- Learners requiring literacy and numeracy support
- Students requiring examination preparation
The service is designed to give parents a structured process from request to assessment, tutor matching, package recommendation and ongoing lessons.
All Parent Payments Go Through Excellent Home Classes
Parents should also be clear about how payments work.
Tutors should not negotiate separate fees with parents or collect tutoring payments directly from parents.
Payments for the tutoring service are handled through Excellent Home Classes.
This gives the parent a central point of contact and helps maintain a clear tutoring arrangement.
Before lessons begin, the parent receives information about the recommended tutoring arrangement and package.
Don’t Let a School Disruption Become a Learning Disruption
The teachers’ strike is a situation that parents cannot necessarily control.
But parents can control how their children use the time.
Instead of allowing weeks away from school to become weeks away from learning, parents can create a structured academic routine at home.
A tutor can help the learner:
Continue learning → Identify gaps → Practise → Receive feedback → Improve → Prepare for school and examinations.
For some students, this period may even become an opportunity to strengthen areas they previously struggled with.
The objective is not to create unnecessary pressure.
It is to ensure that when normal classroom teaching resumes, the learner is not returning academically weaker because of the disruption.
Ready to Request a Tutor?
If your child’s school routine has been disrupted by the teachers’ strike and you want structured academic support, Excellent Home Classes can help you arrange a suitable home or online tutor.
You can start in whichever way is most convenient for you.
Request a Tutor Online
Visit the Excellent Home Classes website and submit your tutor request with the learner’s details.
Complete the Student Assessment Form
Provide information about your child’s academic level, subjects and learning needs so we can begin the assessment process.
Looking for a tutor?
Discover Our Helpful Resources
When contacting us, it helps to provide:
- Learner’s age
- Class/level
- School or curriculum
- Subjects required
- Current academic challenges
- Preferred location
- Preferred days
- Preferred time
- Whether you prefer home or online tutoring
- Examination being prepared for, if applicable
We can then guide you through the next stage.
Final Word for Parents
A school closure or teachers’ strike does not have to mean that your child’s education stops.
Your child can continue learning.
The key is to replace an interrupted school routine with a structured, appropriate and accountable learning plan.
Whether your child needs help with Mathematics, English, Science, BECE preparation, WASSCE preparation, Cambridge, IGCSE or general academic support, starting with an assessment can help you understand what the learner actually needs.
Don’t wait until school resumes to discover that your child has fallen behind.
Request a tutor from Excellent Home Classes today and let us help you create a structured learning plan for your child.
Excellent Home Classes — Professional Home & Online Tutoring in Ghana.
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