Now, in recent years, a lot of ECDE teachers -who are either working in private pre-schools or for county governments  or are unemployed- have been calling on TSC to employ ECDE teachers in Kenya.

So, is there hope for you if you’re a qualified ECDE Teacher in Kenya (perhaps you have a Degree/Diploma in ECDE or an equivalent qualification) and you do not want to be underpaid by the county government/private ECDE centres?

Well, below is what you need to know about TSC employment of ECDE teachers as of today..

TSC employment of ECDE teachers – Why TSC should hire ECDE teachers in Kenya

We shall begin by making a case for TSC employment of ECDE teachers.. 

You see, here at KenyaEducationGuide.com, we feel there are quite a number of very good reasons why TSC need to employ ECDE tutors. 

First, you as an ECDE teacher play a super vital role in Kenya’s education system….

You’re not only responsible for providing important early childhood education(ECE) to kids aged between 3-6 years old but you’re the very first contact between the child and the education system. 

Needless to say, the 3-6 years age is a very critical period in any child’s development so you essentially lay the foundation for the child’s future learning.

Secondly, the current system where county governments employ ECDE teachers – and I have to say on very miserable terms- is not sustainable at all. 

Why?

Well, it is an open secret that County governments are often grappling with financial challenges, meaning ECDE teachers repetitively go for months without pay – and even when they’re paid on time, you sometimes do not get your full pay. 

The results?

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An unhealthy high turnover rate among ECDE teachers in Kenya- frequent change of employers ultimately lower the quality of ECE in Kenya.

Third, employing ECDE teachers by TSC would bring uniformity to the education system. 

You might know that there is a lack of uniformity in the qualifications and terms of service of ECDE teachers across the country currently. 

And it is clear that this can make it difficult for ECDE teachers to move from one county to another.

So:

Will TSC employ ECDE teachers?

Sadly, the TSC has not yet made a decision on whether or not to employ ECDE teachers under their terms so you may have to stick with your present employer in the medium term. 

But on a more positive note, there are several factors that suggest that TSC might do so (employ ECDE tutors on permanent and pensionable terms) in the near future.

To begin with, the government of Kenya through the ministry has expressed its commitment to improving the quality of ECE in Kenya.

In fact, in 2018, the government launched the Early Learning and Development Policy, which, if you forgot, aims at ensuring that all little children (3-6 years old) undergo quality ECE.

In addition, the TSC has been working to improve its capacity to manage ECDE teachers. 

Let me take you back a little: In 2019, the TSC established the Early Childhood Development Directorate- this is the department that oversees the recruitment, management, and supervision of ECDE teachers.

Lastly, the TSC has been working to harmonize the qualifications and terms of service of ECDE teachers across the country- TSC is guided by the salaries and remuneration commission here (already a Scheme of Service is in place and counties have been ordered to adhere to it). 

We believe that this would make it way easier for TSC to employ ECDE teachers permanently.

Do not forget that many governors where counties have employed ECDE teachers on permanent terms have repeatedly expressed their willingness to off-load their ECDE teachers to TSC once an agreement is reached

How much will ECDE teachers earn under the new TSC scheme of service for ECDE teachers?

Below is a look at what you can expect to earn as an ECDE teacher under TSC recommended terms of service:

Lowest Paid ECDE Teacher

The position is officially referred to as E.C.D.E Teacher III and you need at least a Certificate in ECDE to be absorbed)

• Minimum pay= Kshs.7836.00
• Maximum pay= Kshs.8717.00

Highest Paid ECDE Teacher

The position is referred to as Senior E.C.D.E Teacher I and you need a Diploma in ECDE to get hired.

• Minimum pay = Kshs.15224.00
• Maximum pay = Kshs.19094.00

If you hold an ECDE degree, you can rise from the lowest grade (entry level) job group K all the way to job group R.

What are the requirements for TSC employment of ECDE teachers?

The TSC has not yet released an official list of the requirements for employment as an ECDE teacher- because they’re yet to make a decision on the issue. 

That said, it is likely that the requirements will be similar to the requirements you have to meet to get a TSC number as an ECDE teacher.

Here they are, just in case you do not recall them:

Certificate ECDE teachers

• Have a Minimum of CPE/KCPE together with an ECDE Certificate from the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC). OR
• Have a KCSE mean grade of D+(minimum) and an ECDE Certificate from KNEC. OR
• Have a Minimum mean grade of D (plain) at KCSE, a KNEC proficiency certificate, plus an ECDE Certificate from KNEC.

Diploma ECDE teachers

• Have a KCSE Mean grade of C Plain and an ECDE Certificate from KNEC.
• Have a KCSE Mean grade of C+ (minimum) plus a University Diploma in ECDE.

Degree ECDE teachers

• Have a KCSE Mean grade C+ (and above) and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree in ECDE.

Recruitment of ECDE teachers by TSC – Conclusion

The TSC has not yet made a decision on when it will begin employing ECDE teachers (or if it will indeed take away ECDE teachers from county governments)

However, you have a reason to be optimistic as we have discussed above so keep your finger crossed!

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Fee structure for diploma in ECDE

Certificate in ECDE requirements [Latest Update]

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Let’s first look at who should take a PGDE course.

Now, you should enroll for a PGDE if you pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree and dream of becoming a secondary school teacher in Kenya.

You can confirm this by looking at the latest TSC registration qualifications where TSC expressly states that holders of relevant Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees shall only be considered for employment as secondary teachers in Kenya after completing a PGDE.

Let’s leave that and now focus on the specific TSC requirements for PGDE.

TSC requirements for PGDE – what do the TSC guideline say?

According to the TSC, you should meet the following minimum qualifications before enrolling for a post graduate diploma in education in Kenya (If you’re taking it in the hope that it will help you secure a job as a high school teacher upon graduating).

1. Hold a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized university in Kenya.
2. Must have scored a mean grade of C+ in your O levels.
3. You must have obtained a C+ grade (minimum) in the two teaching subjects you intend to specialize in.

According to the TSC requirements for secondary teachers, you can also register for the PGDE if you want to build a career as a technical teacher in a relevant area.

Here are the PGDE requirements for those with technical qualifications:

1. Must have scored a mean grade of C+ in your O levels (or it’s equivalent). Also acceptable are 1 principle pass and 2 subsidiaries at the ‘A’ level.
2. You must have obtained a C+ grade (minimum) or a credit pass in the two technical subjects you intend to specialize in.
3. Have a Bed TECH (Bachelor of Education Technology) degree from a university approved by the CUE (commission of higher education) OR
4. Hold a Bachelor of Science (BSC) degree in the applicable technical Subject(s)/Course.

This would be an ideal route for those who, for some reason, are unwilling to pursue a DTTE (Diploma in Technical Teacher Education) from KTTC  (Kenya Technical Teachers College)- KTTC is now Kenya School of TVET.

Note that for the employment of technical teachers as described above, TSC asks for either a PDGE or a DTTE/post graduate diploma in technical education from KTTC (Kenya School of TVET)  so you can do your math and see which of the two suits you best.

Something else before you invest in a PGDE qualification: All graduate teachers must have studied at least 8 course units at the undergraduate level in every teaching subject to be eligible. And this applies to all the degrees.

Of course, you don’t want to waste time and money pursuing a PGDE if you won’t be eligible for consideration for secondary school teaching vacancies afterward so it’s critical that you observe the above conditions.

There is another group of teachers who can gain from pursuing a PGDE…

These are teachers who are planning to pursue a Master of Education (MeD.) degree, maybe for promotion reasons but were employed with a Bachelor of Arts/Science degree.

For this lot, TSC requires that you undertake a PGDE then use it to apply for admission into the MeD program in any university offering the course in Kenya.

Lastly, teachers planning to pursue enhancement courses in certain subjects may be required to have a PGDE (please contact the TSC official in your sub county education office for specific advice depending on the enhancement subject).

Where to pursue a PGDE in Kenya (post graduate diploma in education in Kenya)

Now that we’re through with the TSC requirements for PGDE, the next question that comes to mind is where to take the course in Kenya.

In general, a good number of universities offering teacher education degrees in Kenya offer the programme.

These include:

Universities offering pgde in Kenya

1. MMUST (Masinde Muliro University)
2. UoN- University of Nairobi
3. Machakos University College
4. KU- Kenyatta University
5. Moi University
6. Kisii University
7. CUEA – The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
8. Baraton University (officially referred to as the University of Eastern Africa Baraton)
9. MKU- Mount Kenya University (they also offer an online postgraduate diploma in education)
10. PUEA- The Presbyterian University of East Africa
11. UoE- University of Eldoret
12. KCA University (Thika Road)
13. Egerton University
14. Chuka University
15. Maseno University
16. Daystar University

Overall, you are supposed to adopt a subject methods course when studying.

And since you’re preparing to teach in two approved curriculum subjects at the secondary school level, you should take subject combinations like:

• Mathematics /Fine Arts
• Biological Sciences/biology and Geography
• Religious Education and Physics/Physical Sciences
• Economics/Commerce and Chemistry
• English /History
• French /Kiswahili

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Post graduate diploma in education fees in universities offering PGDE in Kenya

Fees for the PGDE vary from one institution to the next.

To give you an idea of how much you can expect to spend, we compiled a fee guide from a couple of higher learning institutions offering the course.

Take a look:

Post graduate diploma in education fees guide (pgde fee structure)

TSC requirements for PGDE – Frequently asked questions [FAQs[

How long does it take to complete a PGDE?

Answer: The PGDE extends for a period of just one calendar year (minimum).

There are two semesters of relevant course work, examinations, and a project.

You spend the last months in teaching practice in a secondary school/an equivalent educational institution.

Note that the teaching practice lasts for the duration of a single academic term (which is 3 months in secondary schools).

Is PGDE equivalent to Masters?

Answer: Nope. This is not a degree course like the Masters but rather an advanced diploma education course.

Can I teach abroad with a PGDE?

Answer: Well, it depends on the country. Some countries won’t consider a PGDE for fulltime teaching positions overseas without some additional teaching certificates.

Others are just fine and recognize PGDEs from Kenya.

UPDATE: Those who keep asking if they can take PGDE and be registered by TSC as secondary school teachers in Kenya should understand that TSC does not accept all undergraduate courses (there are a number of courses not eligible for pgde). In truth, only those with a BA/Bsc undergraduate degree are guaranteed to get registration with TSC (after completing the PGDE).

For any other degree, we advise you to write an email to TSC (use the email address info@tsc.go.ke) to enquire if your undergraduate course is acceptable for registration after completing the PGDE (You can also call TSC via 020-
2892351 to understand more about tsc pgde requirements in Kenya)

Otherwise, you can always take a PGDE(No Institution will reject your money) with any undergraduate course…problem is, if your goal is to get a TSC number, Sorry it won’t work…but you can always target teaching at TVET colleges under PSC as PSC only needs an Undergraduate Degree(for the most part) and in fact a PGDE is considered an added advantage. So decide wisely.

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TSC registration qualifications -TSC number application requirements (Latest TSC number registration requirements)

Below are the TSC number online registration requirements for teachers at various levels- ECDE, Primary, Secondary, and more.

TSC registration qualifications for ECDE teachers registration

Certificate ECDE teachers

• Have a Minimum of CPE/KCPE together with an ECDE Certificate from the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC). OR
• Have a KCSE mean grade of D+(minimum) and an ECDE Certificate from KNEC. OR
• Have a Minimum mean grade of D (plain) at KCSE, a KNEC proficiency certificate, plus an ECDE Certificate from KNEC.

Diploma ECDE teachers

• Have a KCSE Mean grade of C Plain and an ECDE Certificate from KNEC.
• Have a KCSE Mean grade of C+ (minimum) plus a University Diploma in ECDE.

Degree ECDE teachers

• Have a KCSE Mean grade C+ (and above) and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree in ECDE.

TSC requirements for primary teachers registration

Here are the TSC registration qualifications for primary school teachers.

• Have a PTE (P1) Certificate from KNEC.
• Have Bachelors of Education (B.Ed.) degree (Primary education) (with 2 teaching subjects) from an accredited university.

Read the full requirements here (primary school).

Basic TSC qualifications for the registration of secondary school teachers

• Have a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree in 2 teaching subjects, a KCSE mean grade C+ (or above) and the same grade in your two specialization subjects. OR
• Have a BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree or a BSc. (Bachelor of Science) degree, a KCSE mean grade C+ (or above), plus the same grade in your two specialization subjects and a PGDE.
• Have a Diploma in Education (minimum) plus a Minimum KCSE grade C Plus or above and C+ or above in the two subjects specialization.

Read the full secondary teachers registration requirements (and the requirements for employment of technical teachers) here.

In all cases, you must not be above the TSC age limit of 45 years.

Procedure for teacher registration (tsc registration guidelines)

With the TSC registration qualifications out of the way, let’s turn our attention to how to register with the TSC.

We start with the documents that you will need.

Documents required

Kenyan Citizens

1. A valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
2. Relevant professional and academic certificates from institutions recognized in Kenya.
3. A copy of your National ID Card or Passport.
4. 1 passport size photo.
5. A copy of your KRA Pin Certificate.
6. Duly filled GP69 form TSC (Medical Form).
7. A deposit slip showing that you have paid the TSC registration fee (Non-refundable).

Note: You should deposit the fee of shs. 1055.00 to the following TSC account:

• Account name: TSC registration account number
• Bank name: National Bank of Kenya
• Account number: 01001000905001

You can also pay the fees via TSC Pay Bill Number 625625.

If you take that route, you will enter the account number 01001000905001 when paying via paybill. Note and save the generated Simple Banking Code as you’ll need it when completing the online registration.

Non-Kenyan Citizens

• Your academic and professional certificates. It’s important to note that your certificates must have been issued by an accredited/approved foreign institution and equated to Kenya standards by the KNQF (Kenya National Qualifications Authority) or other relevant public institution in Kenya.
• A document evidencing your registration as a teacher obtained in your country of origin (or any suitable document showing that you’re an authorized teacher in your country).
• A genuine Entry/Work Permit issued by Kenya’s Department of Immigration.
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct or equitable document issued by the applicable law enforcement agency in your country of origin.
• A vetting letter obtained from Kenya’s Ministry of Education.

The registration fee is still shs. 1055.00 and must be deposited to the TSC registration account number 01001000905001 given above (at National bank of Kenya).

Important: Please note that all the above documents must be certified by the TSC Director or your TSC Sub–County Director before uploading if you’ll be using photocopies.

Before proceeding, scan all the documents using a high-quality scanner (the certified copies or your originals).

If you have prepared everything and made the payments, you can proceed to register and apply for the TSC number.

This is, of course, done online.

How to apply for TSC number : Step-by-step guide conforming to the TSC new registration requirements

1. Visit teachersonline.go.ke.
2. Click the New Teacher registration

3. The screen below pops up.

4. Scroll down and Type your national ID no. and surname. Then click next.
5. You’re now brought to this screen.

6. Fill all the asked for details then click Next. For category select ECDE, Primary, or Post-Primary (for secondary). Remember to select your Mean Grade and the Year you sat for the KCSE/EACE/KACE etc.
7. Now you’ll be brought to this screen. Enter the remaining information (scroll down) and edit as necessary.

8. Now you come to the second last stage and here you will be uploading the other documents.

9. Upload each of your documents (start by entering the applicable certificate details- Institution, from, to, specialization, certificate number, etc.) then finish by clicking the add file button as shown.
10. Click save documents to get an opportunity to upload your next document.

Note: Compress your documents (the cyber guy can help) since the portal won’t accept documents bigger than 1MB.

The documents will be displayed nicely on the screen one after another in the order you upload them. Remember to press Save documents after each upload.

11. When you’re done, click

Note: Here you can only upload 3-4 certificates. The rest you will upload in the next screen (as shown below).

This time you will be selecting the type of document then typing a small description and lastly pressing on Choose file.

12. Continue uploading. Here you can upload between 6-8 documents so I would advise you merge documents like transcripts in one PDF file because they’ll be too many.
13. To cut the long story short, proceed to upload everything.
14. You’ll finally come to a page where you’ll be asked about the subjects studied and information such as whether you have ever been dismissed from the service. On the same page, you shall be asked to type the payment information (payment mode) and Pay-in-slip number. Type the information.

15. Save your work and finalize after entering the details in all the required fields (click the button below there as indicated by the arrow).

And that’s all.

Your registration certificate will be posted through the post office address you have provided during the application.

You shall also be receiving an SMS message with your TSC no.

TSC registration qualifications and Online registration for TSC numbers Frequently asked questions [FAQs]

What If I lost my certificates?

If you’ve unfortunately lost any KNEC certificate(KCPE, KCSE, ECDE etc.), visit KNEC’s head office at South C, Nairobi with a copy of your results for the year(s) you wrote your exam.

A confirmation of the results/certificate shall be forwarded to TSC. After this, You’ll  be able to complete the application.

In case of trouble, call KNEC on their hotline number 0720 741 001

My names are mismatched, what should I do?

If you have a document with mismatched names, swear an affidavit from a registered commissioner of oaths or an advocate.

Be sure to upload the affidavit when loading the other documents.

Can I use photocopies to apply for registration with TSC?

Nope! You should only upload original documents.

As I said, you can request for a confirmation of results as per question 1 above.

Are the documents to be certified?

Scanned copies of your original documents are needed.

If not, photocopies are to be certified if they’re to be used.

Can I use result slips?

Only use original certificates.

What if I lost my TSC certificate?

If you have lost your TSC registration certificate, you are free to apply for a duplicate TSC certificate online.

Obtain a police abstract, scan it, and upload it when applying.

TSC helpline number

In case of any queries regarding the TSC registration qualifications or the TSC number application process, Call TSC helpline number 020- 2892351 or write an e-mail to info@tsc.go.ke

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Functions of KNEC and Challenges Facing KNEC

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Here are the qualifications needed to be a secondary school teacher in Kenya.

Qualifications for secondary school teacher

Now, TSC has set diverse requirements for Kenyans desiring to be registered as secondary teachers.

And it all comes down to your education qualification.

Here are the various TSC qualifications for secondary school teachers:

Graduate Secondary School Teachers (TSC degree qualification)

You must hold a Bachelor of Education degree in 2 teaching subjects.

Plus:

• You must have a mean grade C+ (Minimum) and or its equivalent.
• In addition, you should have a C+ in 2 subjects of specialization.

You may also be considered with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (Bsc.) degree

Plus:

A mean grade of C Plus (minimum) in your O levels.

Additionally, you are expected to have a C+ in the 2 specialization subjects.

Lastly, you need to hold a PGDE (Post graduate diploma in Education) from an accredited university for this Degree.

Note: Holders of Bachelor of Education degree plus a C Plain KCSE mean grade and a C Plain grade in the two specialization subjects at KCSE will be considered as long as they have pursued a diploma in Education or have an A-Level qualification.

Also note that holders of Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degrees with Education or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees with Education qualify if they have the mandatory two teaching subjects.

The last batch to qualify is those who are currently practicing as primary school teachers and have met the below requirements:

• Are Kenyan Citizens.
• Have a PI Certificate.
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree (BeD) in Education (with the 2 mandatory teaching subjects).
• Have a KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) at the KCSE (or its equivalent) and a C+ in the 2 teaching subjects.
• Be currently employed by the TSC.

Technical Teachers

Like the rest, you must hold a C+ (plus) mean grade (minimum) at KCSE or an equivalent qualification a C+(minimum) or a credit pass in your preferred two teaching subjects or 1 principle and 2 subsidiaries (at ‘A’ levels).

In addition, you should have:

• A BeD Tech (Bachelor of Education in Technology) degree OR
• A Bachelor of Science (BSC.) degree in the relevant technical Subject(s)/Courses or
• A Higher National Diploma in an applicable Technical course or an ordinary Diploma in an advertised Technical Course.

Further, you should hold a DTTE (Diploma in Technical Teacher Education) from KTTC (Kenya Technical Trainers College) or a PGDE from an accredited University.

Now we look at the TSC requirements for secondary teachers holding a Diploma.

TSC requirements for diploma in education arts and all Diploma Secondary School Teachers

To start with, you must have a Diploma in Education from a recognized Teacher Training institution in Kenya.

Next:

• You should have scored a C+ mean grade C in your KCSE exams (and above) and a C+ in both your specialization subjects.

The above requirement changes if you graduated with your Diploma in Teacher Education in 2008/before.

In this case, you will be employed if you hold:

• A mean grade of C Plain, of course, in your KCSE (and above) and
• A C plain grade (minimum) in English and
• A C plain grade (minimum) in Math if you have a Science-based diploma OR
• A D+ (plus) grade (minimum) in Math if you have a non-science based diploma.

TSC requirements for special needs teachers (Visually and hearing impaired)

Holders of a Diploma in Education for Visually/hearing impaired students have to meet the following additional requirements to be eligible for employment by the TSC:

1. KCSE mean grade of C Plain (minimum) plus
2. A C minus grade (minimum) in English and

• A C (minus) grade (minimum) in Math if you have a Science-based diploma OR
• A D (plain) grade (minimum) in Math if you have a non-science based diploma.

Tip: Both KSL and Braille are considered as teaching subjects meaning you can apply with combinations like Biology/KSL or Geography/Braille

Qualifications for secondary school teacher -Important tips

Still on the TSC requirements for secondary teachers, here are things to keep in mind:

1. If your degree is in subjects that are not taught in secondary schools, you will not be considered the fact that you have since graduated with a PGDE notwithstanding.

These include holder of Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in areas like Forestry, Natural Resources, petroleum studies, Meteorology, Fisheries, and more.

2. Graduates of the following subjects can be considered for Business Studies and IRE/CRE teaching vacancies:

• Economics/Accounting
• Social Education & Ethics (SEE)

3. Turning to Diploma holders, you’re free to apply for English/Literature teaching positions as long as you have a combination of English and any other subject.
4. But for Agriculture, Home Science, Computer studies, and Business studies, you must have taken the 2 specialization subjects at the KCSE level to be eligible. Having said that, to be considered, you need to have scored at least a C+ in Math at the KCSE if you’re targeting Business studies or Computer (yet you had not taken them in form 4). On a similar note, you need a mean grade of C+ in Biology if you’re targeting either Agriculture or Home Science (and again you had not taken them in form 4).
5. Candidates who present enhancement certificates/transcripts (including those obtained through passing professional ExamLabs) from any recognized institution shall qualify for employment.
6. Applicants who had previously been employed under contract terms but were later terminated due to having inadequate units in the teaching subjects as per the TSC approved subject combinations can qualify on condition that they have since acquired the requisite certificates in suitable enhancement courses.
7. Back to qualifications for secondary school teacher at the graduate level and you’re supposed to have taken at least 8 course units for every teaching subject to qualify.
8. You should have pursued a pre-university, bridging course, or A – level in the relevant subjects if you had not attained the required mean grade of C+ in those units at the KCSE whether you’re a Degree or Diploma holder. Here is the catch: a bridging certificate shall only be accepted if you had a C plain in the applicable subjects and not lower. Besides, the bridging certificate should have been pursued prior to joining your teaching course.
9. The minimum qualification to be considered for teaching vacancies in secondary schools in Kenya is a Diploma in Education from one of the approved teaching training colleges in Kenya. Plus, you must also have studied TSC approved subject combinations.

TSC requirements for secondary teachers: Other requirements

To stand a chance to be hired by the TSC next time they announce a recruitment exercise, you must meet these additional requirements;

1. You have to be a Kenyan citizen.
2. You must not be more than 45 years old.

• You have to be a registered teacher (have a TSC number) according to the provision of the TSC act, Section 23.

Note: If by any chance you have been registered by the TSC but don’t yet have the Certificate of Registration, attach the online print out of your TSC number together with the original bank slip reflecting your payment to the TSC for the registration.

Likewise, if there’s an academic or professional certificate you’re missing at the time of applying, you must prove that you have applied to KNEC for confirmation of such certificates. And it’s upon you to follow up with KNEC (within 14 days).

Secondary school teacher employment for those above 45 years old

According to the latest, TSC guidelines, teachers who are over 45 years can still apply for employment but it will be on contractual terms.

This category of teachers shall be hired on a 3-year long contract, renewable subject to achieving a satisfactory performance.

Lastly, the teachers engaged under this arrangement can only serve up to the age of sixty-five (65) years.

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Of course, you want to take a marketable subject combination to stand an opportunity of being recruited by the TSC soon after graduation.

And one way of identifying the best subject combination approved by TSC is by researching the vacancies that TSC and boards of management are having difficulties filling.

In short, you should do your research well before settling on an appropriate Bachelor of education arts subject combination

To guide you, here are some of the core subjects facing a biting shortage of teachers at the secondary school level in Kenya according to data from recent TSC recruitment exercises and the Kenya Secondary School Heads association.

• Drawing and design
• Home science
• Art and design
• Agriculture
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Music
• Computer studies

Others subjects in short supply are:

• Foreign languages such as French and German
• Woodwork
• English language
• Mechanics
• Electricity.

The Commission has also been encountering challenges hiring teachers in certain Humanities subject combinations, Maths and Kiswahili.

Now that you’re aware of some of the marketable subject combinations, let’s look at the bachelor of education arts subject combination offered by various Universities in Kenya.

Bachelor of education arts subject combination (available options)

Here are some of the possible teaching combinations as offered in the campuses offering education courses in Kenya.

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You can also pick any ideal education subject combination (secondary school level) from the following units in universities like Egerton.

a) Geography
b) Economics
c) History & Government
d) Religious Education
e) English
f) Kiswahili
g) Mathematics
h) Business Studies
i) Literature in English
j) Computer Studies

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MKU bachelor of education arts combinations

As you may have noted, your options vary depending on the university you’re attending.

For example, below is MKU subject combinations for BeD Arts students

• English –Literature
• Mathematics -Business Studies
• Mathematics – Geography
• History – Geography
• History – Religious Studies
• History – Kiswahili
• History – Business Studies
• Religious Studies – Geography
• Religious Studies – Kiswahili
• Religious Studies – Business Studies
• Geography – Business Studies
• Geography – Kiswahili
• Kiswahili – Business Studies

Universities offering BEd (Arts) in Kenya

Turning to the question of the institutions you can go for studies, Kenya has a number of universities running excellent schools of education.

You should, where possible, attend one of these schools.

These include:

• MKU school of education -MKU also offer courses in education management for those who are chasing promotional positions.
• Moi University.
• Kenyatta University.
• University of Nairobi (UoN)
• Maseno University.
• Pioneer International University
• Karatina University
• Kibabii University

Minimum Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Education (Arts)

Obviously, candidates are supposed to satisfy the set entrance requirements by the respective university to join.

Here are the typical requirements:

• KCSE minimum mean grade of C+ or
• KACE with 2 Principal Passes (at least) and 1 Subsidiary or
• KACE with 1 Principal (at least) along with 2 Subsidiary Passes or
• KCE with Division 2 (at least)  or an equivalent qualification or
• Diploma/S1 Certificate (Arts Teacher Education) from any recognized institution

Besides, candidates must meet the minimum KCSE grades as outlined by the TSC.

Regarding this, you should have scored at least a C+ in the KCSE in both your chosen subjects.

Bachelor of education arts subject combination – Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Is teaching marketable?

Sure, it is. Indeed, teaching is an excellent degree to get because there will be children to be taught always meaning finding steady work isn’t a problem.

Teachers also have plenty of vacation benefits considering you have about 3 terms (equivalent to a whole 3 months annually) so will have time to undertake personal projects.

Plus, it’s a global course and you can find work even overseas.

I want to become a teacher, where should i start?

If you have the requisite qualifications (C+ and above), start by enrolling for an education degree in arts/science depending on your passion.

Those who scored a KCSE mean grade of C plain (plus C+ in their favored teaching subjects) can start by joining a teacher’s training college of their choice.

They also offer marketable courses in education but at the Diploma level.

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But before we come to this, people have been emailing us enquiring about the best TSC subject combination and the most marketable subject combinations in Kenya and it’s important that we first elaborate on this.

Now, whether a TSC approved subject combination is marketable or not depends on just one thing: the demand for such a combination at the moment.

It’s an open secret that some subject combinations have suffered a mass supply in the last few years leading to a glut.

And if you take such a combination, you’re likely to wait for a very long time before getting recruited by the TSC.

The question then is, which are these subject combinations?

Well according to a statement by the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads association, the secondary school subject combination currently flooded are:

• History
• CRE
• Kiswahili
• And humanities in general.

On the other hand, science subjects, mathematics, and technical subjects like drawing have a yawning shortfall and secondary school teachers are struggling to fill these vacancies.

TSC is also facing problems filling up vacancies such as home science, art and craft, design, and foreign languages.

This means that you stand a huge chance of being recruited by the TSC before long if you take science, math, or technical subjects combination courses plus obviously subjects like French, German etc.

Having explained that, it’s clear that the best teaching subject combination in Kenya currently is any combination involving science, math, and technical units.

So, can we now look at the available bachelor of education science subject combination s?.

Here they are:

Bachelor of education science subject combination –available options

If you’re planning to pursue a Bed. (science), the following subject combinations are offered in schools of education at universities like MKU, KU, Maseno, etc.

Bachelor of education science Course structure

Of course, the Bed. (Science) programme is tailored to make you a professionally qualified teacher who can competently handle STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects in Kenyan Secondary Schools as well as middle level colleges.

Now, in universities like Moi, students must take chemistry and mathematics, plus any other content subjects (for example, physics, botany/zoology etc.) in the first year.

You drop one of the content units and take up your two specialized subjects, one being a major and the remaining a minor from the second year.

You are supposed to get the skills required to teach the major subject up to the KCSE (form 4) level so you’ll spend most of the time covering the content for this subject.

The rest of the time is dedicated to the minor subject in your preferred bachelor of education science subject combination – you teach this up to the form 2 level- meaning that the content to be covered is relatively less.

You normally complete it by the time the third year comes to a close.

However, the professional methodology is given equal emphasis for both the major and minor subjects.

Image courtesy: KU Education school

Requirements to do bachelor of education (science)

Of course, before you even think about the best combination in teaching, you need to have met the minimum entry requirements for the degree in science education program.

Here is a summary of the requirements to pursue a Bachelor of Education (science) degree at leading Universities like Egerton.

1. KCSE mean grade of C+ with the following minimum grades for each subject:

• C+ in Mathematics
• C+ in one of the following:
  (i) Physics or
  (ii) Chemistry or
  (iii) Biology or
  (iv) Geography
  OR
  Have a B- in one of:
  – Physical Sciences
  – Biological sciences

2. Alternatively, you may be granted admission if you hold a Diploma or an S1 certificate in science(Education) from recognized Institutions.

Note that it’s a must for you to have scored a C+ in each of your selected teaching subjects to qualify.

Universities offering Bachelor of education (science) in Kenya

Once you have settled on a suitable Bachelor of Education science subject combination, the next question is to identify a university to attend studies.

Now, overall, some of the most popular universities when it comes to bachelor of education courses are:

• Kenyatta University (you even have the option of taking up the Kenyatta university long distance learning option)
• Moi University
• Kenya University
• Maseno University
• University of Nairobi

Perhaps you can check out the above universities.

Chuka University and Meru University can also be excellent alternatives.

Bachelor of education science subject combination : frequently asked questions

Does JKUAT offer education courses?

No. JKUAT mainly concentrates on engineering courses and doesn’t teach specialized education courses.

Is teaching a marketable course in Kenya?

Teaching is one of the ever-green courses and will remain marketable for generations despite the myriad advancements in technology.

That’s because the human population will always be bringing forth children – its nature- and these must be educated.

In any case, you can always apply for jobs in private schools as you wait for TSC opportunities.

Plus, if you have the entrepreneurial drive, you could even open and run your own private school.

Which are the most marketable teaching subjects in Kenya?

Like mentioned earlier, sciences, mathematics, foreign languages, and technical subjects have a huge shortfall in secondary schools and are regarded as hot cakes.

Home science is also considered a good unit to have in your subject combination.

What are the cluster points for bachelor of education science (math/chem)?

The cluster points for bachelor of education science course depends on the university with some of the well-established universities having a higher cutoff.

For example, at Catholic university, the average cluster point requirement has mostly been between 24 – 30 points while at KU, the same has been between 34 – 39 points.

That’s quite some gap!

In short, you have a better opportunity if you choose the newer universities when applying for admission to the course through the KUCCPS portal.

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