St. Paul's is primarily a formation centre. Its aim is to form priests after the heart of Christ. It does so through spiritual, pastoral, human and intellectual formation. 

Its academic focus is on the study of philosophy. It however introduces seminarians to Sociology, Scriptures, Liturgy, Human Development, Languages and Computer Science.

The first year in St. Paul's is the Spiritual Year. It is a year set apart for discernment and spiritual growth. The three subsequent years are meant for philosophical, sociological and biblical studies. The three year philosophy course is destined for a BA degree in philosophy. 

St. Paul's is affiliated to the university of Ghana. It is in the process of obtaining further affiliation with the Pontificia Università Urbaniana, Rome.