Anum Presbyterian Senior High School

Academic Programmes
Offered at ANSEC

Six distinct pathways — each designed to unlock your potential, build your character, and prepare you for university and beyond.

Science Visual Arts General Arts Home Economics Business Agric Science
6
Programmes
30+
Subjects
3
Year Track
WAEC
Certified

Academic Overview

Six Pathways to Excellence

At ANSEC, every programme is built on the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) framework, enriched by our Presbyterian heritage of faith, rigorous scholarship, and community service. Students follow a shared core curriculum alongside programme-specific electives, graduating with the knowledge and character to excel in Ghana's best universities — and in life.

6
Programmes
30+
Subjects
3
Year Programme
WASSCE
Certified

Programme 01

General Science

"Inquiry, experimentation, and discovery — the language of the natural world."

The Science programme equips students with analytical thinking, laboratory skills, and a deep understanding of the physical and biological world. It is the gateway to medicine, engineering, pharmacy, environmental science, and technology. ANSEC's well-equipped science laboratories ensure every concept is grounded in hands-on experience.

Laboratory-based University Track STEM Focused
General Science students in the laboratory General Science · ANSEC

Subjects

Elective Mathematics
Advanced algebra, calculus, statistics, and vectors — the language of science and engineering.
Core Elective
Elective Chemistry
Organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry with practical lab sessions and titration skills.
Core Elective
Elective Physics
Mechanics, electricity, waves, optics, and modern physics reinforced through practicals.
Core Elective
Elective Biology
Cell biology, genetics, ecology, and human physiology with dissection and field work.
Elective Option
Core English
Reading comprehension, essay writing, oral communication, and literature appreciation.
Core Subject
Core Mathematics
Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics as a foundation for all science studies.
Core Subject
Social Studies
Citizenship, governance, environmental issues, and Ghana's place in the global community.
Core Subject
Religious & Moral Education
Ethics, world religions, moral reasoning, and the values of responsible citizenship.
Core Subject
Possible Career Pathways
Medicine & Surgery Civil Engineering Pharmacy Computer Science Environmental Science Biochemistry Electrical Engineering Nursing Laboratory Technology

Programme 02

Visual Arts

"Where imagination meets craft — creativity with purpose and precision."

The Visual Arts programme nurtures aesthetic sensibility, technical mastery, and creative entrepreneurship. Students explore drawing, painting, design, textiles, and ceramics — developing portfolios that open doors to Ghana's thriving creative economy, architecture, fine arts colleges, and media industries.

Studio Practice Portfolio-based Entrepreneurial
Visual Arts students at work in the studio Visual Arts · ANSEC

Subjects

General Knowledge in Art
Art history, aesthetics, Ghanaian & African traditions, and contemporary global art movements.
Core Elective
Painting & Drawing
Observational drawing, colour theory, composition, oil and acrylic painting techniques.
Core Elective
Graphic Design
Typography, branding, digital illustration, and visual communication design principles.
Elective
Textiles
Weaving, dyeing, Kente cloth tradition, and contemporary textile entrepreneurship.
Elective
Picture Making
Photography, printmaking, batik, tie-dye, collage, and mixed-media creative expression.
Elective
Ceramics & Sculpture
Clay modelling, pottery wheel, carving, casting, and three-dimensional sculptural forms.
Elective
Core English
Communication skills, critical writing, literature, and oral presentation.
Core Subject
Core Mathematics
Numeracy, geometry (spatial reasoning for design), and data handling.
Core Subject
Possible Career Pathways
Architecture Graphic Design Film & Animation Fashion Design Fine Arts Art Entrepreneurship Photography Interior Design

Programme 03

General Arts

"Words, ideas, and society — the arts that shape how we think and lead."

General Arts cultivates critical thinkers, orators, lawyers, historians, and policy leaders. Students engage deeply with language, literature, human behaviour, geography, and government — developing the analytical and persuasive capabilities indispensable in law, politics, journalism, teaching, and the social sciences.

Humanities Civic Focus Language Rich
General Arts students in a literature class General Arts · ANSEC

Subjects

Elective English
Advanced literature, language analysis, creative writing, and communication for arts and beyond.
Core Elective
Elective Geography
Physical and human geography, mapwork, climate change, urbanisation, and resource management.
Core Elective
Elective History
African, Ghanaian, and world history — colonialism, independence movements, and modern affairs.
Core Elective
Government
Constitutional systems, comparative governance, democratic institutions, and international relations.
Elective
Economics
Micro and macroeconomics, market systems, national development, and Ghana's economic policy.
Elective
French / Ghanaian Language
Spoken and written French for West Africa, or a local Ghanaian language such as Twi or Ewe.
Elective
Core English
Foundational language skills, comprehension, essay writing, and literature.
Core Subject
Social Studies
Civic education, Ghana's development, cultural identity, and national values.
Core Subject
Possible Career Pathways
Law Journalism Politics & Governance Education / Teaching Diplomacy Social Work Urban Planning Media & Communication

Programme 04

Home Economics

"Nourishing families, building homes, and creating thriving communities."

Home Economics prepares students for careers in nutrition, catering, hospitality, fashion, and family wellness. Students gain hands-on skills in food science, clothing and textiles, and child development — paired with the business acumen to turn those skills into sustainable enterprises.

Practical Skills Family & Wellness Entrepreneurship
Home Economics students in the catering kitchen Home Economics · ANSEC

Subjects

Food & Nutrition
Nutritional science, meal planning, food preparation, food safety, and diet-related diseases.
Core Elective
Clothing & Textiles
Pattern design, sewing, fabric properties, fashion illustration, and garment production skills.
Core Elective
Management in Living
Home management, budgeting, consumer science, family dynamics, and interior arrangement.
Core Elective
Child Development
Child growth stages, parenting education, early childhood care, and development practices.
Elective
General Agriculture
Crop production, animal husbandry, soil science, and agribusiness for food security.
Elective
Health & Physical Education
Personal health, disease prevention, nutrition-exercise links, and wellness promotion.
Elective
Core English
Language skills, essay writing, and communication for professional contexts.
Core Subject
Core Mathematics
Applied numeracy, measurement, budgeting calculations, and data interpretation.
Core Subject
Possible Career Pathways
Catering & Hospitality Dietetics & Nutrition Fashion & Design Early Childhood Education Food Entrepreneurship Interior Design Nursing & Midwifery Agribusiness

Programme 05

Business Studies

"Commerce, enterprise, and leadership — building tomorrow's business minds."

The Business programme prepares students for Ghana's competitive commerce, finance, and entrepreneurship landscape. Through accounting, economics, cost management, and business mathematics, students develop financial literacy and strategic thinking. Graduates enter banking, accountancy, and marketing with a strong competitive edge.

Finance & Commerce Entrepreneurship ICAG Track
Business Studies students in an accounting class Business Studies · ANSEC

Subjects

Financial Accounting
Double-entry bookkeeping, trial balances, financial statements, and interpretation of accounts.
Core Elective
Business Management
Business planning, organisational structures, management functions, and entrepreneurship.
Core Elective
Elective Economics
Demand and supply, price mechanisms, national income, fiscal policy, and development economics.
Core Elective
Cost & Management Accounting
Costing methods, budgeting, variance analysis, and management decision-making tools.
Elective
Marketing
Market research, the marketing mix, consumer behaviour, digital marketing, and sales strategies.
Elective
Business Mathematics & Statistics
Commercial arithmetic, index numbers, interest calculations, and business data analysis.
Elective
Core English
Business communication, report writing, professional correspondence, and presentation skills.
Core Subject
Core Mathematics
Quantitative reasoning, financial calculations, and numeracy for business applications.
Core Subject
Possible Career Pathways
Banking & Finance Accountancy (ICAG) Entrepreneurship Marketing & Advertising Business Administration Stock Broking & Investment Human Resources International Trade

Programme 06

Agricultural Science

"From the soil of Ghana, building the food security of a nation."

The Agricultural Science programme grounds students in the science and practice of food production, animal husbandry, soil management, and agribusiness. It equips graduates for careers in crop science, veterinary studies, food technology, and rural enterprise — meeting Ghana's growing need for skilled agricultural professionals who can drive sustainable development and food security.

Field & Lab Work WAEC Aligned Agribusiness Track
Agricultural Science students on the school farm Agricultural Science · ANSEC

Subjects

Crop Husbandry & Horticulture
Principles of crop production, planting seasons, soil preparation, pest control, and horticultural practices.
Core Elective
Animal Husbandry
Livestock management, poultry farming, animal nutrition, veterinary care, and farm business principles.
Core Elective
General Agriculture
Introduction to agricultural systems, soil science, farm management, agro-processing, and environmental conservation.
Core Elective
Agribusiness Management
Farm economics, marketing of agricultural produce, record-keeping, and small-scale enterprise management.
Elective
Elective Chemistry
Chemical foundations relevant to fertilisers, pesticides, soil chemistry, food preservation, and biological processes.
Elective
Environmental Science
Ecosystem dynamics, land use, climate change impacts on agriculture, and sustainable farming practices.
Elective
Core English
Literacy, scientific report writing, professional communication, and language for agri-sector contexts.
Core Subject
Core Mathematics
Statistical methods, yield calculations, farm budgeting, measurement, and applied numeracy.
Core Subject
Possible Career Pathways
Crop Science & Agronomy Veterinary Medicine Agribusiness & Agro-processing Environmental Management Food Technology Soil & Water Science Agricultural Finance Rural Development

Your Path Starts Here

Find the Programme That Fits Your Future

Every student at ANSEC brings unique gifts. Whether your passion is scientific discovery, creative expression, civic leadership, household excellence, commercial enterprise, or growing the food that feeds a nation — there is a programme designed for you. Speak with our academic counsellors to discover where your strengths will take you.

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All Programmes at a Glance

  • General Science 4 electives
  • Visual Arts 5 electives
  • General Arts 5 electives
  • Home Economics 5 electives
  • Business Studies 5 electives
  • Agricultural Science 4 electives