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Private Teacher Training Colleges approved by the Education Ministry

The Ministry of Education has released the full list of all private Teacher Training Colleges, TTC, approved to offer diploma in primary teachers education. The Colleges will also offer upgrading courses from Certificate ECDE and Primary Teacher Education (PTE) to Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) and Diploma Primary Teacher Education (DPTE); respectively.

Also read; Education Ministry announces upgrading intake for ECDE and Primary Teacher Education (PTE)

FULL LIST OF APPROVED PRIVATE TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES

S/No TTC Name Date Approved Location/ County
1 St. Paul’s Nyabururu Teacher Training College 15/10/2019 Kisii County
2 Rachuonyo Teacher Training College 9/6/2020 Homabay County
3 Madonna Teacher Training College 18/10/2019 Uasin Gishu County
4 Rongai Teacher Training College 18/10/2019 Nakuru County
5 St. Augustine Ishara Teacher Training College 17/10/2019 Meru County
6 Fr. Solidati Teacher Training College 14/10/2019 Meru County
7 Mwingi Teacher Training College 15/10/2019 Kitui County
8 Mwingi West Teacher Training College 15/10/2019 Kitui County
9 Holy Rosary Teacher Training College 15/10/2019 Machakos County
10 Mutitu Adventist Teacher Training College 17/10/2019 Machakos County
11 Eastern Kenya Intergrated Teacher Training College 17/10/2019 Machakos County
12 Sunrise Teacher Training College 18/10/2019 Kitui County
13 International Teacher Training College 17/10/2019 Kajiado County
14 Kibwezi Teacher Training College 17/10/2019 Makueni County
15 Nyanchwa Teacher Training College 11/2/2021 Kisii County
16 Nakuru Teacher Training College 8/2/2021 Nakuru County
17 Kamagambo Teacher Training College 9/2/2021 Migori County
18 Neema Lutheran Teacher Training College 8/2/2021 Nyamira County
19 Tendo Valley Teacher Training College 8/2/2021 Meru County
20 Nabongo Teacher Training College 8/2/2021 Bungoma County

Advert for teacher upgrade training intake in 2021- Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education has announced intake for upgrading from Certificate ECDE and Primary Teacher Education (PTE) to Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) and Diploma Primary Teacher Education (DPTE).

All applicants who wish to be considered for admission in Teacher Training Colleges for upgrading from Certificate ECDE and Primary Teacher Education (PTE) to Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) and Diploma Primary Teacher Education (DPTE) respectively are invited to apply.

This is an upgrading program for the trained teachers in the above categories who are not in service The school based upgrading program to benefit teachers in service will be available once the school Calendar normalizes.

How to apply for the teacher upgrading courses.

Application forms are available on the Ministry of Education website www.education.go.ke.

The forms can be downloaded from the Ministry’s website or hard copies are available in the County Directors of Education (CDE) offices at no cost.

Duly filled application forms should be submitted to the Sub County Director Education offices from Thursday 29 July to 13 August, 2021 by the applicants in person.

Those with special needs are encouraged to apply Candidates are advised to register in only one centre.

Double registration will lead to automatic disqualification.
The letter of offer will stipulate the fees and other requirements.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR UPGRADING TO DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER EDUCATION

  1. The applicant must possess a valid ECDE Certificate
  2. The applicant must be registered by the Teachers Service Commission
  3. The duration of the Course shall be 1890 Hours.
  4. The course shall be fully residential.
  5. The trainee shall take all courses specified in the upgrading programme of Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE).
  6. The trainees shall undertake a Teaching Practicum of 300 Hours
  7. To be awarded the Diploma, the trainee must complete the required hours for Course Work and pass the stipulated assessment by the Kenya National Examination Council.
  8. Applicants shall be required to produce evidence of adherence to positive moral values and good behavior.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR UPGRADING TO DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION

  1. The applicant must possess a valid PTE Certificate.
  2. The applicant must be registered by the Teachers Service Commission
  3. The duration of the course shall be 1500 Hours.
  4. The Course shall be fully residential
  5. The trainee shall take all courses specified in the upgrading programme of Diploma in Primary Teacher Education.
  6. The trainees shall undertake a Teaching Practicum of 300 Hours.
  7. To be awarded the Diploma, the trainee must complete the required hours for Course Work and pass the stipulated assessment by the Kenya National Examination Council.
  8. Applicants shall be required to produce evidence of adherence to positive moral values and good behavior.