Asumbi TTC- Fees, Intakes, Location, Admission Letters, Courses and Requirements

Get all the details about Asumbi Teachers Training College, TTC including: Fees, Intakes, Location, Admission Letters, Courses and Requirements.

Where is Asumbi TTC Located?

Asumbi Teachers Training College (Asumbi TTC) is a prominent public teacher training institution with a rich history, established through the efforts of the Catholic Church in 1936. Sponsored by the Ministry of Education, it is one of Kenya’s premier colleges for primary and early childhood teacher education. Asumbi TTC is located in a serene learning environment within Homa Bay County; with its specific location being Rangwe Constituency, Kajulu Sub-location, East Kagan Location, Homa Bay County (Nyanza Region).

How Can I Contact Asumbi TTC?

Contact Asumbi TTC through:

  • Location: Rangwe Constituency, Kajulu Sub-location, East Kagan Location, Homa Bay County (Nyanza Region)
  • Postal Address: P.O. Box 119 – 40300, Asumbi
  • Official Phone: 059-21201 / 0722326632 / 0733656685
  • Website: asumbittc.ac.ke
  • Mobile Phone Contact: (254) 707831679
  • Official Email:  [email protected]
  • Website Full Link: https://asumbittc.ac.ke/

What is the Asumbi TTC’s Official Name?

The College’s full Name is Asumbi Teachers Training College.

What is the Brief History of Asumbi TTC?

Asumbi Teachers Training College is a public registered Teachers Training College formally established through the effort of Catholic Church in 1936. It is sponsored by the Ministry of Education, specifically the State Department of Basic Education Act 2013.

The college’s main responsibility is to train teachers for primary schools, covering early childhood to senior primary levels. It has a mandate to provide the required leadership in designing suitable plans and strategies that will contribute to high and sustainable social economic development.

Main entrance at Asumbi TTC
Main entrance at Asumbi TTC

Asumbi TTC is located in Rangwe constituency, Kajulu Sub-location, East kagan Location in Rangwe Division of Homa Bay Sub-county in Homa Bay County; within the Nyanza region of Kenya.


What makes Asumbi TTC unique?

Apart from the Curriculum, the College also excels in Co-curricular Activities like Basketball, Soccer, Drama and Music.


Asumbi TTC’s Vision

To be a Centre of Excellence in Teacher Education and Training Globally.

Asumbi TTC’s Mission Statement

Promoting quality teacher education and training withing an aesthetic environment so as to produce competent, effective and caring teacher for national development.
Asumbi TTC’s Core Values

Asumbi TTC operational environment is governed by a set of core values, which constitute the desired institutional culture. These are:

  • Respect for human dignity
  • Professionalism
  • Intergrity
  • Teamwork
  • Innovation

Which Courses are offered at Asumbi TTC,  plus their Requirements?

The Teachers Training Colleges Offers Diploma in Teacher Education (DTE; Secondary option, including Science and Arts) Diploma in Teacher Education (DPTE) and Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE).

To join the Diploma in Teacher Education (DPTE) Course, a minimum of a C (plain) mean grade at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Exams is required.

Meanwhile, the Minimu KCSE Mean Grade Requirement for the Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) is equally a C (Plain).

Full List of Courses offered by the Asumbi TTC

The TTC offers the following Courses:

  1. Diploma in Primary Teacher Education {DPTE – 3years} {Kuccps Placement}
  2. Diploma in Early Childhood Development Education {DECTE – 3 years} {Kuccps Placement}
  3. Upgrade Diploma in Primary Teacher Education {UDPTE – 1 year} {Direct Placement By The TTC}.
  4. Upgrade Diploma in Early Childhood Development Education {UDECTE – 1 year}. {Direct Placement By The TTC}.
  5. DTE: Diploma in Teacher Education (Secondary option, including Science and Arts)
  6. Diploma in Teachers Education (Teachers Education)
  7. Diploma in Journalism and Mass Media Communications (Journalism)
  8. Diploma in Education (Science)
  9. Bridging Course in Mathematics (Mathematics)
  10. Bachelor of Arts (Criminology & Security Studies)

Units offered at the Diploma in Primary Teacher Education {DPTE} Course at Asumbi TTC

This Course takes 3 years. The following 6 units are covered under the Diploma in Primary Teacher Education {DPTE} Course:

  1. EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL STUDIES UNIT

This involves:

  •    Child Development and Psychology.
  •    Curriculum Studies.
  •    Educational Resources.
  •    ICT Integration in Education.
  •    Educational Assessment.
  •     Research skills.
  •    Inclusive Education.
  •    Education Leadership and Management
  •    Sociological and Philosophical Foundations  of  Education.
  •    Historical and Comparative Foundations of  Education.
  •    Micro Teaching.
  •    Practicum.

2. LANGUAGES UNIT

This covers:

  1. English
  2. Kiswahili
  3. Indigenous Languages
  4. Foreign Languages

3. Mathematics Unit

  • This unit covers  studies in Mathematics

4. Integrated Science Unit

Studies in this unit involves:

  1. Science and Technology
  2. Agriculture
  3. Home science

5. Creative Arts Unit

Covering:

  1. Art & Craft
  2. Music
  3. Physical Health Education.

6. Social Sciences

This unit involves:

  1. Christian Religious Education {CRE}
  2. Social studies
  3. Islamic Religious Education {IRE}

Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE)’s Units at Asumbi TTC

The 3 year Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) has the following 6 units:

  1. EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL STUDIES UNIT

This unit involves the following learning areas:

  1. Child Development and Psychology
  2. Curriculum Studies
  3. Educational Resources
  4. ICT Integration in Education
  5. Educational Assessment
  6. Research skills
  7. Inclusive Education
  8. Education Leadership and Management
  9. Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education
  10. Historical and Comparative Foundations of Education
  11. Micro Teaching
  12. Practicum.

2. Languages Unit

It has these three (3) learning areas:

  1. English Language Activities
  2. Kiswahili Language Activities
  3. Foreign Languages
  4. Indigenous Languages

3. Mathematics Activities Unit

4. Integrated Science Unit

  1. Environmental Education
  2. Health & Nutrition

6. Creative Arts Unit

Covering:

  1. Art & Craft
  2. Music
  3. Physical Health Education.

7. Social Sciences.

Covers studies in:

  • Christian Religious Education {CRE}

How Long does the Diploma in Teacher Education (DPTE) and Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) Courses Take at Asumbi ?

The Diploma in Teacher Education (DPTE) and Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) courses take a duration of 2 years. This is both class work and attachment (Teaching Practice).

What is the Fees Structure at Asumbi TTC?

The annual fees for the Courses is KSH 72,076. Remeber, this only Tuition Fees.

How Can I Apply For Placement at Asumbi TTC?

To apply for placement at the TTC, use the KUCCPS Student Portal. This way, you will qualify for Government Funding through the Higher Education Funding (HEF) and Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).

How Do I Download the Asumbi TTC Admission Letter?

To download your TTC Admission Letter, visit the KUCCPS Student Portal.


Does the Asumbi TTC Offer Accomodation and Meals?

Yes. The Teachers Training College operates as a boarding institution providing a standard balanced diet to all trainees. Students are required to bring their own personal boarding items (such as a mattress, warm clothing due to the cold climate in the Aberdares/Nyahururu region, and personal hygiene effects).


Does the Asumbi TTC Offer Medical Care?

Definately. Yes. The TTC has a health Facility within the College that handles minor ailments. Students are strongly encouraged to register for the Social Health Authority (SHA) cover to handle any external referrals or serious medical costs.


What are the Asumbi TTC’s Admission Requirements & Joining Guidelines?

 Have you been placed at the TTC or are planning to apply for admission at the College? you will need to provide these specified documents during registration and admission.

  • The official KUCCPS/College Admission Letter (fully filled out).
  • Original and copies of your National ID Card.
  • Original K.C.S.E. Certificate and School Leaving Certificate.
  • Original Birth Certificate.
  • A recommendation letter from your area Assistant Chief or a local religious leader.
  • Two recent, certified color passport-sized photographs.

Where Can I Be Employed Upon Completing Diploma in Teacher Education (DPTE) and Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) courses at Asumbi?

Graduates in Diploma in Teacher Education (DPTE) and Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) courses are employed to Teach in both Public and Primary Schools.

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