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    Study leave application for TSC teachers; Study leave PDF Form Dpwnload and procedure

    Hillary KangwanaBy Hillary KangwanaMay 31, 2025
    TSC Study Leave Application Form.
    TSC Study Leave Application Form.

    The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Study Leave Application Form is completed by teachers who wish to proceed for further studies. Download the form here and submit it to TSC for consideration.

    It is important to note that you can be given a study leave with or without pay. The Commission may at the same time turn down your application.

    TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION

    TSC

    Telephone: Nairobi
    312067/68/78/89 & 244514
    Telegrams: “MWALIMU”. Nairobi
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    Ref. No:

    TSC HOUSE
    KILIMANJARO ROAD
    UPPER HILL
    PRIVATE BAG
    NAIROBI, KENYA

    APPLICATION FOR STUDY LEAVE

    INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

    (Please read and understand the instructions before completing the form)

    1. This form is to be completed in triplicate. The original will be sent to the Commission, Duplicate to the Headteacher and Triplicate to the TSC County Director.
    2. Application for study leave must be received at the Teachers Service Commission Headquarters at least 90 days before commencement of studies.
    3. Application for study leave must be accompanied by a copy of the University/College admission letter.
    4. Applicants for the Three (3) months Research leave must attach the following:-

    (i) Initial Admission letter
    (ii) Coursework completion letter
    (iii)Transcripts for units completed

    5. A teacher shall NOT leave the duty station before study leave is approved in writing by the Commission.
    6. A teacher will be expected to report for duty on or before the date of expiry of the study leave.
    7. Applications for extension of study leave or Change of course or institution must be made to the Commission at least thirty (30) days in advance.

    PART1 (A) TO BE COMPLETED BY THE TEACHER

    1 Name ……………………………………………

    2. TSC NO ………………………

    3 Designation: – Principal Headteacher Deputy Headteacher

    4 School/Institution ————————————— Address……………………..

    5. Qualifications:

    (a) Grade: – P1 DIP GRADUATE
    (b) Professional Qualifications: – P1 DIP ED B. ED
    (c) Main teaching subject (Post Primary Institutions only) —————————–

    6. (a) Date of first appointment ———————————————————–
    (b) Date resumed duty from previous study leave ————————————-

    7. (a) Course you intend to pursue ——————————————————-
    (b) Name of University/Institution/College ——————————————-
    (c) Subjects you intend to study ——————————————————-

    8. Period of Study Leave required: from ————————– to ………………………..
    (State dates as precisely as possible)

    9. (a) Contact address during Study leave ————————————————
    (b) Mobile number ——————————-Email Address………………………

    Get all TSC Forms here; Free PDF Downloads of all TSC Forms.

    PART I (B)

    10. (i) Terms of Service Permanent & Pensionable Probation Temporary Contract)
    (ii) Remuneration
    a. Present Basic salary Kshs. ……………………..P.M.
    b. Responsibility Allowance ……………………..
    c. Hardship Allowance ………………………….
    d. Special Allowance ………………………

    11. Stations of choice (in order of preference) for posting after study leave.
    1.___________________ 2 ________________3 _________________4 ______________
    NOTE: The Commission reserves the right to post you where a vacancy exists.

    12. I accept to be bonded after my study leave as stipulated in circular letter ref: OP.CAB39/4A dated 10/4/06 and accept to redeem the bond in full if breached.

    NOTE: Attach duly completed bonding forms to your application.

    Applicant’s Signature ————————————– Date ———————–

    PART II

    (a) TO BE COMPLETED BY THE HEAD OF INSTITUTION

    I confirm that the school has ………….. Streams and that the following teachers from this school are currently on study leave from this school/institution.

    S.NO NAME TSC NO DEPARTMENT DURATION OF LEAVE
    1
    2
    3
    4

    I therefore recommend do not recommend this application.

    Reasons for not recommending …………………………………………………………………….
    ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

    Name ————————————————- TSC/NO ——————————-
    Designation —————————————– Signature ——————————
    Mobile No. —————————————— Email Address ————————–
    Official Stamp ————————————– Date ———————————-

    (b) TO BE COMPLETED BY STAFFING OFFICER FOR TEACHERS IN PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS

    I confirm that the number of teachers currently on study is…………………. …and does not exceed 2% of the District’s teacher population.

    I therefore recommend do not recommend this application.

    Reasons for not recommending —————————————————————-
    Name ————————————————- TSC/NO ——————————-
    Designation —————————————– Signature ——————————
    Official Stamp ————————————– Date ———————————–

    c) TO BE COMPLETED BY TSC COUNTY DIRECTOR (TSC-CD) FOR (POST PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS ONLY)

    The number of teachers currently on study leave in the institution is………………………..

    I therefore recommend do not recommend this application.
    Reasons for not recommending ……………………………………………………………………
    Name …………………………………………… TSC NO. …………………….. ……………….
    Designation ……………………………………………………………………………………

    For instructions on how to fill the form, visit; How to correctly fill the TSC Study Leave Application Form- Ultimate guide.

    Download the Study Leave Application Form here.

    Procedure of applying for study leave

    1. The application should be forwarded to the Commission at least one month before the commencement date.
    2. An application should be accompanied by the admission letter.
    3. A teacher should not proceed on leave before approval and formal release.
    4. Once granted, leave should be utilized for the approved purpose failure to which disciplinary action will be taken.
    5. Teachers should report for posting 30 days before expiry of the leave and provide evidence of having undertaken studies.
    6. Those on study leave lasting less than six months should report back to their stations for allocation of duties. Their heads of institutions should inform the Commission immediately.

    Bonding

    Teachers who are granted study leave with pay will be bonded to work for the commission as follows:

    1. For courses lasting six months but less than one year will be bonded for a period of one year.
    2. For courses lasting less than two years will be bonded for two year.
    3. Those attending courses lasting two years or more will be bonded for three years.

    Where a teacher under bond obligation chooses to terminate his/her service, he/she will be required to pay in full the total cost of training, the salaries and allowances paid to him/her while on study leave.

    Self-sponsored teachers will be required to repay an amount equivalent to the salaries and allowances paid to them while on study leave. The bond will not be applicable to those who have proceeded on unpaid study leave.

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