About CENDLOS
Transforming education in Ghana through innovative Edtech solutions
Who We Are
The Center for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS) is Ghana's premier institution for open and distance education. Established to provide leadership in educational technology and digital learning, we are committed to making quality education accessible to all Ghanaians regardless of their location or circumstances.
As the national focal point for distance learning and open schooling, we develop, promote, and coordinate innovative educational technologies that enhance teaching and learning across Ghana.
Our Mission
To provide the needed Edtech Leadership in Ghana's Open Distance and electronic learning space.
Our Vision
To deliver high-quality education through open distance learning using advanced technology.
What We Do
Our comprehensive services to transform education in Ghana
ADVISORY ROLE
Advise on, support and coordinate open distance eLearning (ODeL) activities in partnership with the public and private sectors.
ODEL ACTIVITIES
We support coordinate and offer advice on Open and Distance eLearning (ODel) activities across Ghana.
VIRTUAL SCHOOLS
We contribute to the establishment and operation of Open (Virtual) School & Open University Systems of education in Ghana.
EDUCATIONAL CONTENT
Together with our stakeholders we develop interactive, attractive, relevant and approved educational contents within the remit of the GES curriculum.
REGULATORS
We are mandated to harmonize and regulate Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) in Ghana.
TRAINING
We provide training in Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) delivery and assist other institutions to adopt dual-mode delivery.
Our Journey Through Time
From our humble beginnings to becoming Ghana's leader in distance education
2002: Founding of PSI-DL
MilestoneThe President's Special Initiative on Distance Learning (PSI-DL) was established in 2002 as part of Ghana's commitment to expanding access to quality education through technology.
2003: eContent Production
InnovationPSI-DL launched their first e-Content in 2003. The e-Content consisted of Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science lessons that were pre-recorded and broadcast on national television for junior and senior high school students.
2009: Migration to CENDLOS
TransformationPSI-DL was rebbranded to Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS) to reflect its expanded mandate and national focus on distance education.
2012: iBox Launch
BreakthroughThe iBox, an offline system with browsing capabilities (without need for internet connectivity) was introduced. It featured compatible software and eContent in four formats (text, audio-visual and interactive practical and questions & answers) for offline classroom use without internet cost.
2019: iCampus Platform
Digital LeapLaunched iCampus, a comprehensive online learning platform for Senior High School students in Ghana offering a hassle-free learning experience at students' own pace.
2021: Re-Branding
New EraCENDLOS underwent a comprehensive rebranding to reflect its evolution as Ghana's premier institution for digital and distance learning, with updated visual identity and expanded service offerings.
