The Education Ministry had lowered the entry grades to Teacher Training Colleges to D+ for students from marginalized areas. This directive has been opposed by the TSC.
The TSC has provided an online platform for the application and registration of teachers. Once an applicant is sure that he/she has all the required documents, they can visit the TSC website - www.teachersonline.go.ke and begin the application process
Pursuant to Article 237 (2) of the Kenya Constitution 2010, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has a Constitutional mandate to among other functions, register qualified teachers and review the quality of education and training of persons entering the teaching service.
Further, section 23 (2) of the TSC Act, 2012 provides that; “A person shall not engage in the teaching service unless such person is registered as a teacher under the Act”. This requirement applies to both public and private learning institutions.
It is, therefore, notified for public information that requirements for registration as a teacher are provided for in Legal Notice No. 50 of 2016 (The Teachers Service Commission Code of Regulations for Teachers (Amendments), 2016).
The Education Ministry had lowered the entry grades to Teacher Training Colleges to D+ for students from marginalized areas. This directive has been opposed by the TSC.
The TSC has provided an online platform for the application and registration of teachers. Once an applicant is sure that he/she has all the required documents, they can visit the TSC website – www.teachersonline.go.ke and begin the application process.
Upon the receipt of the application, the Commission vets the documents, and the applicant is given a response/decision within 30 (thirty days). If the application is successful, the applicant is issued a Registration Certificate which bears the TSC Chief Executive Officer’s signature.
The Certificate is then immediately posted to the teacher through the postal address indicated in the application. Also, applicants can access their registration status and/or TSC Number online on the TSC website.
Requirements For Registration As A Teacher
Kenyan Citizens
Non-Kenyan Citizens
NB: All documents must be certified by either a TSC Director or TSC Sub–County Director.
Current TSC Minimum Academic and Professional Requirements
ECDE Certificate
ECDE Diploma
ECDE Degree
For PTE
Diploma in Education
Diploma in Education for Visually and hearing impaired
Bachelor of Education- Arts
Bachelor of Education- Science
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