Have you completed your training as a teacher and you are hoping to be recruited by the Teachers Service Commission, TSC? Well. You must first register with TSC online such that you are given a TSC certificate and number.

In order for you to be allowed to teach in Kenya, you must have a TSC Certificate. The TSC Act (2012) Section 23 (2) prohibits any person from engaging in teaching service unless one is registered as a teacher. The TSC Code of Regulations for Teachers (2015) Part III further provides Conditions and Procedure for Registration of Teachers.

TEACHERS REGISTERED BY THE TSC

Teachers Service Commission is responsible for the registration of teachers with the following grades;

1. Early Child Development Education-ECDE
2. Primary Teacher Education-PTE
3. Diploma in Education
4. Diploma in Education for Visually and hearing impaired
5. Bachelor of Education
6. Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science

TSC Minimum Academic and Professional Requirements for Registration of Teachers

Each of the various categories of teachers have own registration requirements. Before you pursue a teaching course ensure that you meet the minimum TSC registration for that course. Many graduates have ended up being frustrated because they can not be registered by TSC after failing to meet the requirements.

Check keenly on the minimum mean grade and subject requirements in the table below;

	GRADE	CURRENT REQUIREMENT
a	ECDE	CERTIFICATE
		i.  Minimum of CPE/KCPE plus ECDE Certificate from KNEC.
		ii.  Minimum mean grade D+(Plus) at KCSE and ECDE Certificate from KNEC.
		iii. Minimum mean grade D (Plain) at KCSE, KNEC proficiency certificate, ECDE Certificate from KNEC Diploma
		DIPLOMA
		i. Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE and ECDE Certificate from KNEC.
		ii. Mean grade C+ (Plus) and above for University Diploma
		DEGREE
		i. Mean grade C+ (Plus) and above
b	PTE	i. Minimum grade C Plain in KCSE and above
		ii. PTE Certificate from KNEC
		iii. Mean grade of C- (minus) for visually and hearing impaired persons
C	Diploma in Education	i. Minimum grade C+( Plus) in KCSE and above and C+ (Plus) in the two subjects specialization.
		ii. At least C (Plain) in English
		iii. C (plain) in Mathematics for Science-based courses
		iv. D+( plus) in Mathematics in non-science based courses
d	Diploma in Education for Visually and hearing impaired	i. Minimum grade C (Plain) in KCSE and above.
		ii. At least C Minus in English
		iii. C- (Minus) in Mathematics for Science based courses
		iv. D (Plain) in Mathematics in non-science based courses
e	Bachelor of Education	i. Minimum mean grade C+ (plus) and above or its equivalent.
		ii. C+ (Plus) in two subjects of specialization
f	Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science	i. Minimum grade C+ (Plus) in KCSE and above and C+ (Plus) in the two subjects of specialization.
		ii. Post graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

TSC Registration requirements for Teachers (Kenyan Citizens).

When registering online you must have the following items for your registration to be successful:

1. Certificate of Good Conduct
2. relevant academic and professional certificates from recognized
   institutions
3. a copy of Identity Card or Passport
4. passport photo
5. KRA Pin Certificate
6. dully filled GP 69 Medical Form and
7. Payment of registration fee;
   Non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1055/- Deposit is made to the TSC;
   Registration Account –
   National Bank of Kenya – No. 01001000905001
   or Simple Banking using Pay Bill Business Number 625625

TSC Registration requirements for Teachers (Non Kenyan Citizens)

For non-Kenyans ensure you have;

1. academic and Professional Certificates and other evidence for registration as a teacher obtained in Kenya or the country of origin
2. Academic and Professional Certificates. NB: Must have been awarded by an accredited foreign institution and equated by the relevant public body in Kenya
3. Certificate of Registration as a teacher or authority to teach in the country of origin
4. a valid Entry / Work Permit issued by the Department of Immigration
5. a valid Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the relevant law enforcement agency in the country of origin
6. vetting letter from the Ministry of Education (Kenya) and
7. prescribed fee of Kshs. 1055

NB: All documents must be certified by either a TSC Director or TSC Sub –
County Director.

TSC Teacher Registration Process

Registration of teachers is done purely online. The Commission has provided an online platform for application and registration of teachers. Once an applicant is sure that he/she has all the required documents, they can visit the TSC website www.teachersonline.go.ke and begin the application process.

Upon the receipt of the application, the Commission vets the documents and the applicant is given response / decision within 30 (thirty days).

If the application is successful, the applicant is issued with a Registration Certificate which bears the Commission’s Chief Executive Officer’s signature.

The Certificate is then immediately posted to the teacher through the postal address indicated in the application.

Also applicants can access their registration status and/or TSC Number online on TSC website.

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Temporary Teacher Registration Certificate from TSC

The TSC Code of Regulations (2015), Regulation 27 mandates the Commissions to issue a Temporary Teacher Registration Certificate to a person who;

• is in Kenya on recognized education exchange programmes or other
  international bilateral arrangements or
• not having trained as a teacher but holds a relevant certificate issued to
  him/her under any law relating to education and training.

Why TSC may not register a teacher

Section 27 of TSC Act 2012 mandates the Commission not register a person as a
teacher who;

• does not possess the prescribed qualifications,
• is not of good moral character,
• has been convicted of a sexual offence or an offence committed against a learner,
• has been convicted of a criminal offence which in the opinion of the Commission, renders the person unfit to be teacher,
• is engaged in any activities which in the opinion of the Commission, are prejudicial to peace, good order or good government in Kenya,
• Suffers from such physical or mental infirmity which in the opinion of a registered medical practitioner renders the person incapable of performing the duties of a teacher.

Revocation/recall of TSC certificate of registration

The Commission is mandated by the TSC Code of Regulations for Teachers (2015),
regulation 30 to after a due process revoke and recall a Certificate of Registration that
was obtained through;

• fraud
• misrepresentation
• forgery
• a result of mistake or
• other unlawful means

Removal of the Name from TSC Register

The Commission is mandated by the TSC Act (2012), Regulation 30 to after due
process remove from the register the name of a person who;

• has died,
• the Commission is satisfied has obtained registration through fraudulent
  means,
• has been convicted of a sexual offence or an offence against a pupil or a student,
• has been convicted of a criminal offence which in the opinion of the Commission renders the person unfit to be a teacher,
• the Commission has directed removal from the register as a result of disciplinary proceedings instituted or
• Suffers from physical or mental illness or infirmity which renders the person incapable of performing the duties as a teacher.

Offenses relating to teacher registration

The TSC Code of Regulations 2015, Regulation 39 spells out that any person who;

1. falsely or fraudulently holds himself / herself as a registered teacher,
2. Not being a registered teacher and teaches or assists in teaching in any school,
3. causes, permits, or employs to teach in any school a person who is not
   registered,
4. defaces, amends or erases any entry in the Certificate of Registration,
5. Applies for employment as a teacher in any name other than the full name as
   entered in the Register of Teachers,
6. has been removed from the Register of Teachers but continues to teach or
7. having been removed from the Register of Teachers and continues to hold and
   use the Certificate of Registration for teaching or for any other purpose,
8. commits an offence and is liable on conviction a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months or both.

Teacher Registration enquiries

For any inquiries on Teacher Registration the applicants or the public can Call 020-
2892351 or send an e-mail to; info@tsc.go.ke.