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    Full list of all Teacher Training Colleges, TTCs, in Kenya

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    List of all public and private Teacher Training Colleges, TTCs, in Kenya.
    List of all public and private Teacher Training Colleges, TTCs, in Kenya.

    Are you a form four leaver who has done his/ her KCSE examinations? Are you intending to join a Teacher Training College (TTC) to become a teacher? Well, here is your complete guide to all TTCs in Kenya where you can further your studies.

    You need to be aware that Teacher Training Colleges are of two types; public and private TTCs. Public TTCs are owned and managed by the government, while Private ones are owned by individuals.

    Depending on the type of institution, admissions are either done via the the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), direct placement by the college or both.

    Please note that it is important that you see the minimum requirements for you to be registered as a teacher and get TSC employment.

    A LIST OF PUBLIC TEACHERS’ COLLEGES

    See the list of public owned TTCs below;

    S/No. TEACHERS’ TRAINING COLLEGES- TTCs COUNTY WHERE FOUND
    1 Asumbi Teachers College, ATC Homa Bay
    2 Baringo Teachers Training College, BTTC Baringo
    34 Bomet Teachers’ Training College Bomet
    5 Bondo Teachers Training College Siaya
    6 Borabu Teachers’ Training College Nyamira
    7 Bungoma Teachers’ Training College Bungoma
    8 Chesta Teachers, Training College West Pokot County
    9 Eregi Teachers’ Training College Vihiga
    10 Garissa Teachers Training college Garissa
    11 Kagumo Teachers College Nyeri
    12 Kaimosi Teachers’ Training College Vihiga
    13 Kamwenja Teachers Training College Nyeri
    14 Kenya Science Teachers College Nairobi
    15 Kenya Technical Teachers’ College- KTTC Nairobi County
    16 Kenyenya Teachers’ Training College Kisii County
    17 Kericho Teachers College Kericho
    18 Kigari Teachers’ Training College Embu County
    19 Kilimambogo Teachers’ Training College Kiambu County
    20 Kitui Teachers’ Training College Kitui
    21 Machakos Teachers Training College Machakos
    22 Maragua Teachers Training College Muranga
    23 Meru Teachers’ Training College Meru
    24 Migori Teachers Training College Migori
    25 Moi-Baringo Teachers’ College Baringo
    26 Mosoriot Teachers’ Training College Nandi
    27 Murang’a Teachers College Muranga
    28 Narok Teachers College Narok
    29 Shanzu Teachers’ Training College Mombasa
    30 St. Lawrence Egoji Teachers college Meru
    31 Tambach Teachers Training College Elgeyo Marakwet
    32 Thogoto Teachers Training College Kiambu
    33 Trans-Nzoia Teachers’ Training College Trans Nzoia
    34 Ugenya Teachers’ Training College Siaya County

     

    COURSES OFFERED AND REQUIREMENTS

    You should be in the know that Teacher training colleges offer Certificate and Diploma courses. See some of them here;

    Diploma in Early Childhood development and education (ECDE)

    This course takes 6 holiday sessions and you must have the following minimum qualifications for you to be admitted:

    • C plain in K.C.S.E. or P1 certificate or
    • Holder of certificate in ECDE
    • KNEC proficiency certificate for certificate in ECDE.
    Certificate in early childhood development and Education (ECDE)

    To pursue this course, you must meet the following minimum admission requirements:

    • C- or D+ at K.C.S.E.
      or
    • KNEC proficiency certificate for certificate in ECDE
    Diploma in Special Needs Education (SNE)

    Minimum admission requirements for this course include:

    • A mean grade of C plain in K.C.S.E.
      or
    • P1 certificate
    • Holder of certificate in ECDE
    • KNEC proficiency certificate for certificate in ECDE.
    Certificate in human resource management

    You will only need to have a D+ or C- at K.C.S.E to pursue this course.`

    DIPLOMA IN TEACHER EDUCATION COURSE (DTE)

    TTCs offer training for both Science (Diploma in Education Science) and Arts (Diploma in Education Arts) teachers. The diploma course lasts for 3 academic years. It is a pre-requisite from the Ministry of Education that aspiring secondary school teachers should have the below minimum KCSE qualifications for entry into DTE (Diploma in Teacher Education) course. Here are the latest general minimum requirements for students seeking to pursue teaching:

    • Mean grade: C+ (plus)
    • English: C (plain)
    • Mathematics: D+ (plus) for those taking education arts and C (plain) for those hoping to undertake training in education science.
    • Two specialization subjects (subjects you intend to teach at high school): C+

    Visit this link to get information for all other TTCs, universities and colleges.

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