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.
I’m very much interested to join any of the TTC come next year
I have a c- in kcse I want to do certificate in education
I have a c minus of 38 points can i enroll as primary teacher ?
Hi Aron. you can apply with C minus only if you have visual or hearing impairment.
Am i able.to apply for.p1.with c-.mean grade? Have teaching compassion please.assist
hi sir/ madam,
my son scored a mean score of D+ AND I WISH HIM TO ENROLL IN TEACHING. IS IT POSSIBLE AND CAN HE APPLY
Hi Musungu, i’m not sure about this. will check and get back via email
Can one do certificate in p1 with a d+
now that one has all other qualifications but have failed in only mathematics does it kindly mean now that one will not do the course please?
No you are qualified. we have updated the article.
I have a c- mean grade can I also apply for special p1 course like for visually impaired or impaired hearing?
Iam a Kenyan citizen. I scored a mean grade of c- minus in the year 2003. Can I join ttc certificate course iam passionate about it.
I had a mean grade of c_ of 39 can be able to join
I would like to join marok teachers training college….with a c plain