Did you hear this: There are no more ECDE courses in Kenya!

Yes, the ministry recently decided to merge these two teacher training programmes to create one comprehensive programme – Diploma in Teacher Education(DTE)

• Diploma in Primary Teacher Education(DPTE)
• Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education(DECTE)

So now you will not have a chance to enroll for either a certificate in ECDE(That’s actually scrapped off now) or even Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education(DECTE), if your passion is teaching the little ones.

Instead:

ECDE course in Kenya scrapped in Kenya

You can only enroll for the newly created Diploma in Teacher Education(DTE)- and it is important to note that seemingly, graduates of the DTE course will teach pupils from pp1 all the way to grade 6!

So, what do you need to register for the Diploma in Teacher Education(DTE)?

Requirements for Diploma in Teacher Education in Kenya

Well, the good thing is that the government has relaxed the requirements (remember there was a time they were asking for a C+?) and now you only need to have at least a C plain (KCSE Mean Grade) to get into the course!

That’s amazing, isn’t it?

So, when are the intakes for Diploma in Teacher Education in Kenya?

Intakes for Diploma in Teacher Education in Kenya

Well, it depends on the college you want to study in..but for the most part, public colleges (you apply through KUCCPS) have a major intake in September every year.

Again I have to emphasize that you have to apply through KUCCPS (and not through the local ministry of education offices like it was before)..KUCCPS usually announces when they have opened the portal for teacher training applications through their social media handles so make sure you are following them.

On the other hand, I have seen private teacher training colleges admitting students in January, May, and September.

That’s why I said it depends on where you want to pursue the course..and for private colleges (I will recommend a few below), you apply directly to the college (no going through KUCCPS).

Colleges offering Diploma in Teacher Education in Kenya

If you want to study for a Diploma in Teacher Education(DTE), check out the following colleges (Public & private)

1. Paul’ s Teachers Training College Nyabururu
2. Nakuru Teachers Training College
3. Shanzu Teachers Training College
4. Thogoto Teachers College
5. Rongai Teachers Training College (RTTC)

More colleges offering Diploma in Teacher Education in Kenya

1. Borabu Teachers Training College
2. Aberdare Teachers Training College
3. Bishop Mahon Teachers Training College
4. Asumbi Teachers Training College
5. Bondo Teachers Training College
6. Chesta Teachers Training College
7. Galana Teachers Training College
8. Bunyore Teachers Training College
9. Garissa Teachers Training College
10. Egoji Teachers Training College

PS: If you already have an ECDE Course in Kenya or a P1 certificate, you should register for an upgrading to Diploma in Teacher Education programme which takes 2 years.

That way, you will also become a qualified teacher – employable by TSC- even if you started with an ECDE course in Kenya.

The course is offered by many of the colleges I have recommended above- and you can even choose school based learning mode, if you are currently working somewhere.

Good luck!

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Current Certificate in ECDE requirements (minimum Certificate in ECDE qualifications)

Now, the current minimum requirements if you want to pursue a Certificate in Early Childhood Education(ECDE) in Kenya are as follows:

• KCSE mean grade : D+ (or above)
• Cluster subject requirements: You must also have a D+ (minimum) in KCSE in either English or Kiswahili.

More about ECDE certificate requirements in Kenya

Please note that you may need to write K.N.E.C. proficiency certificate exam just before you’re allowed to write the final early childhood education certificate exam if you had D or D- in KCSE.

So the above are the current certificate in early childhood education in Kenya minimum qualifications, regardless of where (the college) you’re taking the course.

Having looked at the least qualifications for certificate in ECDE course in Kenya, let us now look at where you can study for early childhood education courses in Kenya (certificate level) – and many of these colleges also teach Diploma in ECDE so you can still progress to the Diploma here.

So below are some of the ECDE colleges you can consider when shopping for a college to study in as long as you have met the previously outlined  certificate in ECDE qualifications in Kenya

Early Childhood Education certificate cost

The actual cost of doing Early Childhood Education certificate in Kenya varies from one college to the next.

To point you in the right direction, below is the fee structure of some of the best ECDE colleges in Kenya:

Early Childhood Education certificate cost at MIT Teachers College in Machakos

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Early Childhood Education certificate cost at KCA University 

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Early Childhood Education certificate cost at Chuka University

Tuition Fees Only: Kshs. 15,000 per semester (for 3 semesters)- Here you can choose to study  Full Time, Evenings,  or during Weekends

*There are other administrative fees that you need to pay – you can just apply here to get more information

How long does it take to get a certificate in early childhood education

The Certificate course in ECDE is, in general, a two-year course so you will be in college for about 2 years – I should add that there are colleges that will see you finish the course in 1 and ½ years (for example, MIT Teachers College in Machakos).

Of course, by the time you complete the course, you will have obtained the essential knowledge and skills to help you teach young kids up to around age six. 

Remember the course tackles a wide variety of topics from child development, basic mathematics, languages, child rights, classroom management, psychology, all the way to early childhood education (ECE) theory and practice.

In fact, you cannot be awarded the final certificate in ECDE until you do teaching practice (and be assessed)

When are Certificate in ECDE Intakes in Kenya?

Admission Timelines are as follows (they vary from one school to the next so it could be wise to reach out to the college/university direct if you’re unsure about the joining dates):

Full-Time Students

January, September, and May of every year.

Part-Time, Holiday-Based, And Work-Based Students

April, December,  And August Of Every Year 

Who is the course best for?

• Untrained Early education Teacher 
• Children Trainers 
• Life coaches
• Early Childhood Caregivers
• Instructional Assistants in Early education schools
• Caregivers in  Early education Schools
• Form 4 leavers with a passion for kids 

And I recommend that you consider upgrading your certificate to a Diploma because there are more opportunities for Diploma holders even in ECDE colleges in Kenya teaching certificates (they often need tutors)

More importantly, the ministry is proposing to phase out the certificate and only have a Diploma in ECDE as the minimum qualification to be eligible for  TSC Number..and that probably explains why some of the colleges that were previously offering ECDE certificate in Kenya have discontinued the programme.

Certificate in ECDE requirements – Recap

The minimum requirements for a Certificate in Early Childhood Education(ECDE) in Kenya are as follows:

• KCSE mean grade : D+ (or above)
• Cluster subject requirements: You must also have a D+ (minimum) in KCSE in either English or Kiswahili.

Bear in mind that you may need to write K.N.E.C. proficiency certificate exam just before you’re allowed to write the final early childhood education certificate exam if you had D or D- in KCSE.

UPDATE: The ministry has since discontinued the Certificate in ECDE in Kenya so you can do a Diploma (which, as mentioned previously, needs a C plain (in KCSE) and above to get admission.

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