Updated Qualifications for p1 teacher in Kenya and colleges
Are you exploring ways to becoming a primary school teacher in Kenya? Let’s explore the qualifications for p1 teacher in Kenya.
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).
- A KCSE mean grade of C plain or above.
- At least a KCSE mean grade of C minus for the visually and hearing impaired.
- 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.
- KCSE mean grade of C plain.
- 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.
- Aberdare Teachers Training College
- Asumbi Teachers Training College
- Bishop Mahon Teachers Training College
- Bondo Teachers Training College
- Borabu Teachers Training College
- Chesta Teachers Training College
- Egoji Teachers Training College
- Galana Teachers Training College
- Garissa Teachers Training College
- Kaimosi Teachers Training College
- Kamwenja Teachers Training College
- Kenyenya Teachers Training College
- Kericho Teachers’ College
- Kitui Teachers Training College
- Kwale Teachers Training College
- Machakos Teachers Training College
- Mandera Teachers Training College
- Meru Teachers Training College
- Migori Teachers Training College
- Moi Teachers College – Baringo
- Mosoiot teachers training college
- Murang’a Teachers Training College
- Narok Teachers Training College
- Shanzu Teachers Training College
- St. Austine Teachers Training College – Eregi
- St. John’s Teachers Training College – Kilimambogo
- St. Marks Teachers Training College-Kigari
- Tambach Teachers Training College
- Thogoto Teachers Training College
- 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.
What are the requirements for a primary school Teacher
The requirements for a primary school teacher are at least C plain and above in KCSE. The entry requirement for hearing and visually impaired is a mean grade of C minus.
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.
Can I do diploma in ecde with c minus
I finish a form four education 2015 and attained (D+) But not yet join any course due to school fees (from poor backgroud)but i wish to join P1 tcher to upgrade my certificate, pliz someone to assit to join that class of PI?
I got Kiswahili c English D biology D+history B- physics D Chemistry D maths B- would I qualify P1 teacher
I got mean grade C, engC-, kiswC, mathD, bioD, histA, AgricA, chemD, naeza chukua P1 kwel please nijibu tafadhali
What about a person who got a D in maths and C ➖ in languages and a mean grade of C plain in kcse
What about if I got c- and did certificate in ecde and got a credit and need to join p1
how can i access the school in that i had a C plain
There are so many schools offering KMTC courses. Where are you based?
What about a student who got Cminus in kcse
There is a good course for you in KMTC. What did you score in Biology and Chemistry, maths,English/Kiswahili?
Can I do teaching course with C-?
Wht about someone with a meangrade of C-
Can I do p1 course if I have got all the requirements except in sciences