Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on the United Kingdom to exempt Ghanaian students and professionals from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) requirement and its associated fees.
During a meeting with the British High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Christian Rogg, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the two sides reviewed Ghana–UK relations and discussed areas of enhanced cooperation for 2026 in line with President John Mahama’s vision.
“The request is to reduce the financial and administrative burden on thousands of Ghanaians seeking to study or work in the UK, noting that English has long been the medium of instruction in Ghana’s education system.” He said
Further, he also proposed the establishment of a government-to-government framework to protect Ghanaian professionals, particularly health workers, who are working or seeking employment in the UK, and to improve their working conditions.
