The Government Secretarial School was established in 1952 in Cantonments, Accra, by the British Colonial government of the Gold Coast. It was part of the Africanisation policy to train high-caliber secretarial staff for the civil service and other public sector organizations. The school started with three female students and offered a three-month training program in Shorthand, Typing, and English Language

The duration of the training programs at the Government Secretarial School may vary depending on the specific course. Some courses take 6 months to complete, others take a year to complete.

Yes, the Government Secretarial School welcomes students from other African countries. Over the years, the school has trained students from countries including Uganda, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, Swaziland, Tanzania, Gambia, Cameroon, and South Africa.

Yes, the Government Secretarial School offers consultancy services to organizations in the area of offering training programmes, testing, and interviewing applicants for jobs and existing staff for promotion.

Yes, the Government Secretarial School organizes refresher courses and induction courses for secretarial staff of organizations. These courses aim to upgrade and sharpen the skills and knowledge of secretarial staff.

For further information about the Government Secretarial School, you can visit our official website at gss.gov.gh. You can find contact details, including phone numbers and email addresses, above.

Her Excellency Rebecca Akuffo Addo is an alumna of the Government Secretarial School (GSS), where she received secretarial training.

Her Excellency Rebecca Akuffo Addo's journey from secretarial training to becoming the First Lady of Ghana serves as an inspiring example of the diverse paths that alumni of the Government Secretarial School may take in their careers. It underscores the school's role in contributing to the development of individuals who go on to make significant contributions to society.