Updated Qualifications for p1 teacher in Kenya and colleges

In Kenya, there are approximately 30 teacher-training colleges where you can enrol for a diploma in primary teacher education (PTE) otherwise known as P1.

In this article, we will turn the spotlight on the qualifications for P1 teachers in Kenya as provided by the Teachers Services Commission (TSC).

Note that TSC is strict on these requirements. If you enrol for the course without meeting registration requirements, you will not be registered as a primary school teacher.

Qualifications for P1 teacher in Kenya

To enrol in a primary teacher education course in Kenya, one has to meet either of the three requirements provided by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).

1. A KCSE mean grade of C plain or above.
2. At least a KCSE mean grade of C minus for the visually and hearing impaired.
3. Primary Teacher Education (PTE) certificate holders can also apply.

Diploma in Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) requirements in Kenya

To enrol for a diploma in early childhood development education, You have to meet the following requirements to be eligible for enrolment and registration.

1. KCSE mean grade of C plain.
2. KNEC ECDE Certificate holders can also apply for a diploma.

List of Teachers Training Colleges in Kenya

Applicants can apply for a diploma in primary teacher education or a Diploma in early childhood development in any of the following teacher’s colleges in Kenya.

1. Aberdare Teachers Training College
2. Asumbi Teachers Training College
3. Bishop Mahon Teachers Training College
4. Bondo Teachers Training College
5. Borabu Teachers Training College
6. Chesta Teachers Training College
7. Egoji Teachers Training College
8. Galana Teachers Training College
9. Garissa Teachers Training College
10. Kaimosi Teachers Training College
11. Kamwenja Teachers Training College
12. Kenyenya Teachers Training College
13. Kericho Teachers’ College
14. Kitui Teachers Training College
15. Kwale Teachers Training College
16. Machakos Teachers Training College
17. Mandera Teachers Training College
18. Meru Teachers Training College
19. Migori Teachers Training College
20. Moi Teachers College – Baringo
21. Mosoiot teachers training college
22. Murang’a Teachers Training College
23. Narok Teachers Training College
24. Shanzu Teachers Training College
25. St. Austine Teachers Training College – Eregi
26. St. John’s Teachers Training College – Kilimambogo
27. St. Marks Teachers Training College-Kigari
28. Tambach Teachers Training College
29. Thogoto Teachers Training College
30. Ugenya Teachers College

How to apply for courses

An application can be made through Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Services (KUCCPS) when the portal is open for applications for those who scored at least C plain in KCSE.

Applications made through KUCCPS guarantee government sponsorship through Higher Education Funding when one is placed.

Alternatively, applications can be made directly to the school.

Winding Up

And there you have it! Those are the qualifications for P1 teachers in Kenya as provided by the Teachers Services Commission plus all the public colleges you can enrol in.

If you have any questions, kindly ask in the comments section below.