Requirements for diploma in teacher education [2025 revised]

Last updated on February 23rd, 2025 at 05:05 pm

Requirements for diploma in teacher education which is a new course formed after merging ECDE Diploma and diploma in primary teacher education (primary option):

Here are the requirements for diploma in teacher education in case you’re interested in becoming a primary school teacher in Kenya (Updated as per latest KUCCPS requirements):

Requirements for diploma in teacher education –what you need to qualify for the diploma in teacher education intake

KUCCPS portal requirements for applicants interested in the Diploma in Teacher Education has been published as just a C plain.

In other words, the only requirement now is just a KCSE mean grade of C(plain) for the above two courses….

 

Remember the former entry requirements(minimum) for the  diploma course in primary teacher education  were as follows:

• KCSE Mean Grade: C (Plain) / its equivalent.

In addition, you needed a C (Plain) in these subjects:

• English
• Kiswahili
• Mathematics
• Any one Humanities subject
• Any one Sciences subject

But that did not quite work because not many KCSE graduates were managing the grades especially the cluster requirements leading to very low enrollment numbers in nearly all primary teacher training colleges.

Now, due to the changeover of Kenya’s education system to CBC, the ministry has officially done away with the DPTE and ECDE Diploma – and in its place you now apply for Diploma in Teacher Education.

The other change is that you apply through the KUCCPS portal, unlike in the past when you had to apply via the ministry of education sub county offices.

Keep in mind that once you graduate, you are seemingly expected to be teaching from Pre-primary (PP1) all the way to Grade 6..

Requirements for diploma in education primary option – documents needed

Your grades have already been entered into the KUCCPS portal so no documents are needed to be allowed to apply.

You will, however, be asked to provide a list of important documents after you join the TTC you choose.

Typically, the documents you’ll be asked for are:

1. A copy of your KCSE certificate/result slip (certified).
2. 2 passport size photographs (certified)taken recently (Avoid photo me photographs).
3. A copy of your ID Card (both sides- certified)/Registration Acknowledgement(A.R.A) – certified.
4. A copy of your School Leaving Certificate(certified).
5. One copy of any Co-curricular Activity Certificates you have obtained (certified).

I should add that candidates may be required to provide evidence of adhering to good moral values and positive behaviour such as a police clearance certificate.

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Diploma in Teacher Education Duration

The duration shall be three(3) years according to the approved Diploma in Teacher Education Curriculum.

The teacher trainees are expected to cover the needed coursework and practicum hours within the duration.

Also note that you shall undertake a 3-months micro-teaching course during the period- the micro-teaching course is a pre-requisite for you to go for teaching practice.

How to apply for the diploma in teacher education

We already said that it is through the KUCCPS portal so just log into the KUCCPS student portal and follow the steps below(make sure to check if the portal is open for teacher training courses intake).

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KUCCPS application guide step by step

Here is how to apply for diploma in primary teacher education…

1. Visit the KUCCPS website on kuccps.net (when the portal is open)
2. To “log in” Enter your KCSE Index Number, Year of KCSE, and your password (KCPE Index or Birth Certificate Number).
3. Next, revise or just make a new course application as appropriate by simply clicking on the Application/revision tab on KUCCPS website.
4. Finally, confirm whether you have qualified for the course, you have selected.
5. If yes, finish the process by submitting.

The good thing is that even those students who had been forced to study for an ECDE diploma because they did not meet the previous strict requirements can apply to do the Diploma in education, primary school teaching option.

Overall, you should know your fate within a few weeks of the KUCCPS portal closing- keep checking the portal for notifications may be after 1 week after applying.

Colleges that offer diploma in teacher education  in Kenya

The ministry has accredited most public teacher training colleges to offer the diploma in teacher education programme.

These include:

• Aberdare TTC (Teachers Training College) – Nyahururu
• Asumbi Teachers Training College-Homa Bay County
• Mandera TTC (Teachers Training College)-Mandera county
• Bishop Mahon TTC (Teachers Training College)-Turkana county
• Meru TTC (Teachers Training College)-Meru county
• Migori TTC (Teachers Training College)-Mogori county
• Borabu TTC (Teachers Training College)-Nyamira county
• Machakos TTC (Teachers Training College)-Machakos county
• Bunyore Teachers Training College-Vihiga County
• Murang’a TTC (Teachers Training College)-Murang’a county
• Chesta TTC (Teachers Training College)-West Pokot county
• Galana TTC (Teachers Training College)-Taita Taveta county
• Garissa TTC (Teachers Training College)-Garissa county
• Kaimosi TTC (Teachers Training College)-Kakamega county
• Kenyenya TTC (Teachers Training College)-Kisii county
• Kericho TTC (Teachers Training College)-Kericho county
• Kitui TTC (Teachers Training College)-Kitui county
• Kwale TTC (Teachers Training College)-Kwale county
• Thogoto TTC (Teachers Training College)-Kiambu county
• Bondo TTC (Teachers Training College)-Siaya county
• Kamwenja Teachers Training College-Nyeri county
• Shanzu TTC (Teachers Training College)-Mombasa county
• Egoji TTC (Teachers Training College)-Meru county
• Baringo TTC-Moi Teachers College (Baringo county)
• Mosoriot TTC (Teachers Training College)-Nandi county
• Narok TTC (Teachers Training College)-Narok county
• Seme TTC (Teachers Training College) -Kisumu County
• Ugenya TTC (Teachers Training College)- Siaya county
• St. Marks Teachers Training College-Kigari(Embu county)
• St. Austine Teachers Training College-Eregi (Kakamega County)
• St. John’s Teachers Training College-Kilimambogo(Thika)
• Tambach Teachers Training College-Elgeyo-Marakwet County

Diploma in teacher education qualification -Final thoughts

Keep in mind that the Diploma in Teacher Education allows you to teach Grade 1-6…it is not official who can qualify to teach junior secondary though currently it is being handled by primary diploma holders who have undergone CBC training.

In terms of the fees, you will pay Kshs.  72076 for the first year of the course, regardless of where you’ll be studying.

But remember there’s a possibility that teaching diploma students will start getting government capitation and scholarships – not to mention HELB loans- so financial constraints should not worry you.

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