ABOUT GOLDEN STEP SCHOOL
Proprietor's Welcome Message
Golden Step School Complex was founded in May 2007 by a young and visionary couple, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Atiah, both seasoned educationists with a shared passion for transforming lives through quality education. The school began its journey at Balungu in the Talensi District, Upper East Region, along the Bolgatanga–Tamale trunk road, near the Customs barrier — and from those modest beginnings, has grown into one of the most recognised private school complexes in the Upper East Region.
Our humble beginnings tell a story of faith, determination, and sacrifice. The school opened its doors with just 36 students — 9 boys and 27 girls — in a single classroom block. With a vision of building a boarding institution from the very start, the students were accommodated in a newly constructed three-room dormitory. The founding teaching staff comprised Mr. and Mrs. Atiah themselves, supported by qualified colleagues from Bolgatanga Senior High School. By our second year, enrolment had already grown to 104 students — 38 boys and 66 girls — a testament to the growing confidence parents were placing in Golden Step.
By the 2015/2016 academic year, our student population had risen to an impressive 310, reflecting the school's growing reputation for academic excellence and discipline. Like many private schools across Ghana, we experienced a decline in numbers following the introduction of the Free SHS policy in 2016, which resulted in government schools absorbing the majority of available candidates. Despite this challenge, Golden Step has remained resilient, adapting and pressing forward with renewed determination and an unwavering commitment to quality education.
On the academic front, Golden Step Senior High School received accreditation to write the May/June WASSCE examinations in 2012 — a proud milestone in our history. We subsequently presented 170 candidates in 2013, 138 in 2014, and 99 in 2015. Our WASSCE pass rates speak for themselves — our lowest pass rate since inception stands at 51.17% and our highest at an outstanding 98.22%, reflecting the commitment of our teachers and students to excellence year after year.
In September 2012, recognising the need to diversify and serve our wider community, we expanded our operations to establish a Crèche, Day Care, Primary School, and Junior High School. This expansion gave birth to what is today known as Golden Step School Complex — a complete K–12 institution serving learners from the earliest years of life through to Senior High School graduation.
From One Classroom to Three Campuses
What began in a single classroom block at Balungu has today grown into three fully operational campuses, each purpose-built for the learners it serves:
Our Pre-School Campus, located near Fountain Gate Chapel in Bolgatanga, provides a warm and nurturing environment for our Nursery and Kindergarten learners — giving every child the strongest possible start in life.
Our Primary and Junior High School Campus, situated at Kalbeo along the Bolga–Tamale Highway, serves students from Primary 1 through JHS 3, offering a disciplined and well-resourced learning environment with dedicated subject teachers and thorough BECE preparation.
Our Senior High School Campus, located at Tongo-Balungu along the Bolga–Tamale Highway, is our flagship campus offering four WASSCE programmes — General Arts, General Science, Business, and Home Economics — equipping students for university admission and professional life.
Today, our alumni are found in universities, colleges, and workplaces across Ghana and beyond — a living testimony to the foundation Golden Step laid in their lives. We remain committed to our founding vision: to provide every child with a safe, disciplined, and intellectually stimulating environment where they can discover their potential and achieve greatness.
Our motto — Knowledge With Discipline — is not merely a phrase. It is the standard by which we live and work every single day.
Thank you for choosing Golden Step School Complex. We are honoured to be part of your child's journey.
Mr. Robert Atiah
Founder & Proprietor, Golden Step School Complex
Bolgatanga, Upper East Region, Ghana
Our Philosophy
All of our schools share the core values of high academic achievement, excellence in teaching, collaborative relationships, respect for human differences and educational equity.
Our Helpers
We generate income through our own monthly savings, Loans from our bankers and now PTA Levy and school fees.
We are now expecting donations from our passed students and well wishers.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to provide quality International Educational Opportunities for children and youth between the ages of 1 to 18 years. We also build mutually beneficial relationships between staff, parents and students as well as increasing appreciation of the UK's educational system and achievements. Every child matters at the British International School, Ghana. We want our children to grow and develop into well integrated citizens who are prepared for the future and therefore prepared to overcome the challenges of daily life. BIS is committed to its mission of extending access to high-quality British Education to people living in Ghana. The curricula and qualifications we offer are designed to support high-quality educational performance, developing successful students as lifelong learners and supporting economic performance of Ghana
Core Values
High Achievement for All
Our schools are dedicated to teaching students to be involved, active learners who work hard, think critically and creatively, and communicate effectively. We emphasize high expectations for all students, and support them to reach their full potential in all aspects of achievement, especially in academics, arts, sports, social skills and civic participation, all of which prepare students for success in their lives after senior high school.
Excellence in Teaching
Passionate, knowledgeable, skillful teachers are the core strength of our school system. We expect our faculty and staff to provide a dynamic and rewarding learning experience for students. Excellent teaching begins with strong relationships between faculty and students and is nurtured by collaboration among colleagues. We are committed to supporting a professional community that creates and sustains an atmosphere of intellectual excitement, innovative instruction and personal growth.
Collaboration
Through collaboration we find new sources of learning and strength. The Public Schools of Ghana actively promote collaborative relationships. We seek out partnerships with community organizations that add value to our school system. We urge and support collaboration and exchange within and across our school community.
Respect for Human Differences
We are committed to acknowledging and celebrating the diversity within our community while affirming the importance of our common humanity. By promoting a safe environment for questioning and challenge, we foster the growth and value that comes from different perspectives, cultures and experiences. Our commitment is to create an atmosphere of safety in which to acknowledge and express difference while advancing true acceptance and respect for all.
Educational Equity
The Public Schools ofGhana are committed to identifying and eliminating barriers to educational achievement in our schools. To this end, we create policies and practices that are fair and just and provide educational opportunities to ensure that every student, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, disability, or economic status, meets our standards for achievement, participation and growth.