TSC Minimum Requirements for Teacher Registration

TSC Minimum Requirements for Teacher Registration

Entry into the teaching service, especially under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) umbrella, is a desire for many teachers.

But the question on what it takes to join the Commission is still a lingering issue, with some failing to make the cut because of lack of the requisite qualifications.

Thus, in this article, we highlight the academic and professional qualifications one needs to join the service as an employee of the Commission.

Individuals interested in joining the teaching profession can do so through the following entry grades: Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE), PTE, Diploma in Education, Diploma in Education for Visually and hearing impaired, Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, which have varying requirements.

1. ECDE

ECDE Certificate

1. Minimum of CPE/KCPE plus ECDE Certificate from KNEC.
2. Minimum mean grade D+(Plus) at KCSE and ECDE Certificate from KNEC.
3. Minimum mean grade D (Plain) at KCSE, KNEC proficiency certificate, ECDE Certificate from KNEC Diploma.

ECDE Diploma

1. Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE and ECDE Certificate from KNEC.
2. Mean grade C+ (Plus) and above for University Diploma.

Degree

Mean grade C+ (Plus) and above.

PTE

1. Minimum grade C Plain in KCSE and above.
2. PTE Certificate from KNEC.
3. Mean grade of C- (minus) for visually and hearing impaired persons.

Diploma in Education

1. Minimum grade C+( Plus) in KCSE and above and C+ (Plus) in the two subjects specialization.
2. At least C (Plain) in English.
3. C (plain) in Mathematics for science-based courses.
4. D+( plus) in mathematics in non-science based courses.

Bachelor of Education

1. Minimum mean grade C+ (plus) and above or its equivalent.
2. C+ (Plus) in two subjects of specialization.

Bachelor of Arts/Science

1. Minimum grade C+ (Plus) in KCSE and above and C+ (Plus) in the two subjects of specialization.
2. Post graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).