Entry Requirements For Joining Teachers Training Colleges In Kenya

By Getrude Mathayo / Published March 16, 2023 | 12:27 pm

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Students seeking to study for a diploma in education will need a C plain or C- in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), down from the previous C+. Meanwhile, those seeking a certificate in education (popularly known as P1), will need a D+, down from a C plan.

Teaching is still one of the most rewarding career choices. While being a teacher is demanding, you have the opportunity to make a genuine difference. If you aspire to become a teacher, you can enroll in any teacher training course, TTC. There are several courses that one can pursue to fulfill the dream of being a teacher.

Students wishing to become primary and secondary school teachers have every reason to smile because the qualifications for joining Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) have been lowered. Under the revised guidelines, students who scored D+ can join TTCs.

According to the new rules, students seeking to study for a diploma in education will need a C plain or C- in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), down from the previous C+. Meanwhile, those seeking a certificate in education (popularly known as P1), will need a D+, down from a C plan.

Diploma Teachers Training Colleges train professional teachers for secondary education. Their intakes occur yearly and placements of KCSE students are done by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS).

Not all students are, though, placed by KUCCPS. If you did not apply via KUCCPS, you should not be worried as there is a second chance

If you were not placed by KUCCPS, you can still secure a chance at any of the TTCs. Just, scan and send your KCSE Results Slip or Certificate to the preferred TTC. Your results slip will be verified before you are instructed on how to get your admission letter

Entry Requirements For The Diploma In Primary Teachers Education (DPTE)

Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (Grade 1-6) entry grade is KCSE Mean Grade of C (Plain) or its equivalent with a C (Plain) in the following cluster subjects. (English and Kiswahili; Mathematics; Humanities (Any); Sciences (Any).)
For candidates with disabilities, the minimum entry grade is C- (Minus) and C- (Minus) in the cluster of subjects stated above.
The duration of the course shall be three (3) years in accordance with the approved Curriculum designs.
The Trainees shall be required to cover the recommended hours for coursework, and required hours for practicum and pass the assessments as directed by Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC).
The Teacher Trainee shall undertake three months micro-teaching course which is a pre-requisite for teaching practice

Entry Requirements For The Diploma In Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE)

The academic entry requirements for the Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) shall be C (Plain) Mean Grade in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (KCSE) or its equivalent (as equated by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
Candidates with disabilities shall be admitted with C- (Minus) grade in KCSE or equivalent.