Education
BECE Drama: Candidates Miss Mathematics Paper After Headmaster Allegedly Locks Them Up Over Unpaid Fees
Two students at a private school reportedly confined by their headmaster for unpaid fees, causing them to miss the crucial BECE mathematics exam
- Two BECE candidates at Big Six International School were locked in a room by their headmaster
- As a result, they missed the first exam paper, Mathematics
- The incident has raised concerns about the treatment of students amid fee disputes
During the ongoing 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), two candidates from Big Six International School in Meduma were reportedly prevented from sitting for their first exam, Mathematics.
The students were allegedly locked in a room by their headmaster due to unpaid school fees, causing them to miss the nationwide exam’s opening paper.
The exam was taking place at Simms High School in Fawoade, the designated center for candidates in the Kwabre East Municipality, Ashanti Region.
The headmaster’s actions have sparked concern as the students were denied their chance to participate in this critical academic milestone.
