Achimota School
The foundation stone of Achimota College and School was laid on 4th march, 1924. In 1925, the Prince of Wales visited the site, adding his support to a project that was the most ambitious educational venture in the country. On January 28th, 1927 Sir Gordon Guggisberg, founder and Governor of the Gold Coast formally opened Achimota. Full kindergarten and teacher training classes began immediately.
Over the years, primary, secondary and intermediate classes developed so that by the outbreak of the Second World War, Achimota was offering courses covering the whole span of pre- university education. Engineering and external degree courses of London University were established, and in 1935 the first student obtained his degree.
Categories