Education Ministry announces upgrading intake for ECDE and Primary Teacher Education (PTE) 2021

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The Ministry of Education has announced intake for upgrading from Certificate ECDE and Primary Teacher Education (PTE) to Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) and Diploma Primary Teacher Education (DPTE).

All applicants who wish to be considered for admission in Teacher Training Colleges for upgrading from Certificate ECDE and Primary Teacher Education (PTE) to Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) and Diploma Primary Teacher Education (DPTE) respectively are invited to apply.

This is an upgrading program for the trained teachers in the above categories who are not in service The school based upgrading program to benefit teachers in service will be available once the school Calendar normalizes.

How to apply for the teacher upgrading courses.

Application forms are available on the Ministry of Education website www.education.go.ke.

The forms can be downloaded from the Ministry’s website or hard copies are available in the County Directors of Education (CDE) offices at no cost.

Duly filled application forms should be submitted to the Sub County Director Education offices from Thursday 29 July to 13 August, 2021 by the applicants in person.

Those with special needs are encouraged to apply Candidates are advised to register in only one centre.

Double registration will lead to automatic disqualification.
The letter of offer will stipulate the fees and other requirements.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR UPGRADING TO DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER EDUCATION

The applicant must possess a valid ECDE Certificate
The applicant must be registered by the Teachers Service Commission
The duration of the Course shall be 1890 Hours.
The course shall be fully residential.
The trainee shall take all courses specified in the upgrading programme of Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE).
The trainees shall undertake a Teaching Practicum of 300 Hours
To be awarded the Diploma, the trainee must complete the required hours for Course Work and pass the stipulated assessment by the Kenya National Examination Council.
Applicants shall be required to produce evidence of adherence to positive moral values and good behavior.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR UPGRADING TO DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION

The applicant must possess a valid PTE Certificate.
The applicant must be registered by the Teachers Service Commission
The duration of the course shall be 1500 Hours.
The Course shall be fully residential
The trainee shall take all courses specified in the upgrading programme of Diploma in Primary Teacher Education.
The trainees shall undertake a Teaching Practicum of 300 Hours.
To be awarded the Diploma, the trainee must complete the required hours for Course Work and pass the stipulated assessment by the Kenya National Examination Council.
Applicants shall be required to produce evidence of adherence to positive moral values and good behavior.

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