OLAG SHS Entrance Exam
Frequently Asked Questions

OLAG SHS is a private, ultra-modern Catholic Senior High School located at Mamponteng in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Founded in 2013, it is run by the Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong and was built with major support from Our Lady of Grace Parish in Edina, Minnesota, USA, with significant sponsorship from Warren and Mary Lynn Staley.

The school is at Mamponteng, about 15 km from Kumasi on the Mampong road, Kwabre East District, Ashanti Region. The campus covers 37.6 acres. Postal address: P.O. Box MJ 107, Mamponteng, Ashanti.

The motto is "Knowledge, Morality and Service." The vision is to provide holistic, Catholic-values-based education that develops God-fearing, honest, hardworking, and responsible citizens prepared for university, advanced training, and life.

OLAG SHS is a private Catholic Senior High School. It is funded by the Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong and supported by parishioners of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Edina, Minnesota, USA. It is not a government school.

Yes. OLAG SHS has modern boarding facilities for both boys and girls on campus. Housemasters and housemistresses reside in nearby bungalows to attend to the daily needs and welfare of all students.

The campus spans 37.6 acres and features six mechanised boreholes for water, a 150 KVa backup generator, a Kitchen/Dining Hall seating close to 850 students, modern ICT labs, a school clinic, sports fields, and boys' and girls' boarding houses.

The main entrance examination is on Saturday, 16th May 2026 for all centres across Ghana.

Important exception: Candidates writing at St. Theresa School, Kaneshie will sit their exam on Saturday, 23rd May 2026.

Yes. St. Theresa School, Kaneshie is the only centre with a different exam date. Candidates registered there write on Saturday, 23rd May 2026 — one week after the main date. All other 20 centres write on 16th May 2026.

Candidates must be at their respective centres by 8:30 AM for registration checks — this applies to all centres including Kaneshie on 23rd May. Arriving late may mean you are not permitted to write the examination.

There are 21 centres nationwide across Ghana — 20 centres write on 16th May and St. Theresa School, Kaneshie writes on 23rd May 2026.

OLAG SHS runs its own entrance exam to select the most academically prepared candidates and maintain its high academic standards. The exam assesses aptitude in Mathematics, Integrated Science, and English Language — the three core foundation subjects for all programmes.

Three categories of candidates qualify:

• A candidate who has registered to sit for the B.E.C.E. this year (2026)
• A candidate who has previously and successfully sat for the B.E.C.E. in a prior year
• A candidate who has completed an international programme equivalent to the B.E.C.E.

Yes. You can apply and sit the OLAG entrance exam before BECE results are released. However, you must log back into the portal to enter your BECE index number once it is available — failure to do so will make your application null and void.

Yes. Candidates who have completed an international programme equivalent to the B.E.C.E. are fully eligible to apply and sit the entrance examination.

No specific age limit has been stated. The primary requirement is that the candidate has registered for or has already sat the B.E.C.E., or holds an equivalent international qualification.

Follow these five steps:

1. Visit apply.olagshs.edu.gh
2. Pay GH₵200 via mobile money to receive your reference pin
3. Fill in the online form completely — including uploading a passport-sized photo (compulsory)
4. Select your nearest exam centre and submit
5. You will receive a confirmation via email and SMS

The fee is GH₵200, payable via mobile money. This gives you a reference pin to access and complete the online registration form.

No. The GH₵200 registration fee is explicitly non-refundable, regardless of whether you sit the exam, pass, or are eventually offered admission.

You will receive a confirmation via both email and SMS after successful submission. Ensure your contact details are correctly entered. You can also log back into the portal to check your status anytime.

You will receive an email and SMS confirmation immediately after a successful submission. You can also visit apply.olagshs.edu.gh and use the 'Check Status' function to verify.

Visit apply.olagshs.edu.gh and use the 'Check Status' or login recovery option. For technical assistance, call 0245983018.

Yes. If your BECE results were not yet available when you applied, you must log back into the portal at apply.olagshs.edu.gh to enter your index number once it is released. Failing to do this renders your application null and void.

Three papers are written on exam day (16th May for most centres; 23rd May for Kaneshie):

• Mathematics — 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
• Integrated Science — 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
• English Language — 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Each paper is 1 hour 30 minutes (1.5 hours). All three papers are written on the same day with short breaks between sessions.

The examination tests your foundational knowledge in Mathematics, Integrated Science, and English Language. Candidates are advised to review their JHS curriculum thoroughly, especially core topics covered in the BECE syllabus. Practice with past BECE questions is highly recommended.

It is strongly advisable to use the full time allocated for each paper. Specific instructions will be communicated by invigilators at your centre on exam day.

During registration at apply.olagshs.edu.gh, you will be prompted to select a centre from the list. Choose the one most conveniently accessible to you. If you select St. Theresa School, Kaneshie, your exam date is Saturday, 23rd May 2026.

Contact the school as soon as possible if a centre change is needed. Call 0558093814, 0245983018, or 0256116083, or email admissions@olagshs.edu.gh.

With 21 centres nationwide, OLAG SHS provides broad geographic coverage. If you still cannot find an accessible centre, contact the admissions team at 0558093814 or admissions@olagshs.edu.gh for personal guidance.

Bring the following to your exam centre:

• Your printed admission/registration slip from the portal
• A valid school ID or BECE registration card
• Pens, pencils, and any permitted stationery
• Arrive by 8:30 AM — do not be late

Results are released through the application portal. Visit apply.olagshs.edu.gh and enter your applicant ID to check. The school also notifies candidates via email and SMS.

Successful candidates receive a formal offer of admission to OLAG SHS, communicated via email and SMS. Further instructions on completing enrolment — including fees and required documents — will be provided.

Complete enrolment by paying school fees, submitting all required documents (including BECE results once released), and following any additional instructions from the admissions office.

You may re-apply in the next academic year's entrance examination, provided you still meet the eligibility criteria. You can also contact the school to enquire about limited vacancy admissions that sometimes open later in the year.

OLAG SHS offers five programmes:

• General Science
• Business
• General Arts
• Visual Arts
• Home Economics

The General Science programme includes Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Additional Mathematics, with either Business Management/Economics or Computing as elective subjects.

Yes. OLAG SHS operates an E-School platform at school.olagshs.edu.gh where students can access course materials and enrol in subjects for their programme of study.

The school emphasises critical thinking, creativity, and practical skills. It has recorded 85–95% of students achieving single-digit WASSCE aggregates. Strong links with tertiary institutions in Ghana and the USA open doors to scholarship opportunities for outstanding graduates.

OLAG SHS is equipped with outstanding campus facilities:

• Modern ICT laboratory for hands-on practical IT classes
• Kitchen & Dining Hall seating ~850 students
• Boys' and girls' boarding houses with resident housemasters and housemistresses
• Six mechanised boreholes across the 37.6-acre campus
• 150 KVa backup generator for uninterrupted electricity
• School clinic with a full-time resident nurse
• Sports field for football, athletics, and volleyball
• Modern sports stadium currently under construction

Yes. OLAG SHS has a dedicated school clinic with a resident nurse available at all times to attend to the health needs of students.

OLAG SHS offers extensive co-curricular activities so every student graduates with a practical skill set beyond academics. The school also runs a comprehensive sports development programme — students can train in sports for personal fitness and as a potential career path.

Yes! OLAG SHS has scholarship and bursary schemes for brilliant but needy students. Funding comes from Warren and Mary Lynn Staley, Our Lady of Grace Parish (Edina, Minnesota, USA), and the annual 'Rise and Shine' fundraising programme.

Yes! OLAG SHS offers a Tertiary Scholarship for outstanding graduates who proceed to university — including institutions like KNUST. Some beneficiaries also receive monthly stipends depending on their level of financial need.

Scholarships are awarded to registered OLAG SHS students based on academic performance and financial need. Once enrolled, speak to the school's administration about scholarship applications and eligibility criteria.

Current fee details are available at olagshs.edu.gh/fees/. Fees may be updated each year, so contact the school at 0558093814 or admissions@olagshs.edu.gh for the most current figures.

0558093814  |  0245983018  |  0256116083

Send all admissions enquiries to: admissions@olagshs.edu.gh

OLAG SHS is active on Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, and Instagram under the handle @olagshs. Their Facebook page has over 13,000 followers.

For technical assistance while completing the registration form, contact the school's tech support team on 0245983018.