KERICHO TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE LOCATION

KERICHO TTC: Kericho Teachers’ Training College is located on Kericho-Nakuru Highway near Kericho Town.

KERICHO TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE HISTORY

Kericho Teachers’ Training College started at Kabianga before it was moved to the present site in 1965.In its present site it mainly occupies buildings of the former European Primary School during colonial period located on Kericho-Nakuru Highway near Kericho Town.
Kericho Teachers’ Training College is a Centre of excellence in Primary Teacher Education and training in the Republic of Kenya.

It is one of the oldest Public Teachers’ Training College in the Republic of Kenya. It has the capacity to host over 1200 students.
Kericho Teachers’ Training College offers all opportunity to all qualified persons interested in training as primary school teachers in regular/School based DPTE/DECTE and UPTE/UDECTE programs.

Qualification is a mean grade of C (Plain) and above in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or P1 Certificate holder.

KERICHO TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE CONTACTS

Physical Location: Kipchebor Kericho – Nakuru highway,
Postal Address: P.O. BOX 10, Kericho, 20200
Phone: 052 30171
Cell Phone: 0721457785

Email: info@kerichottc.ac.ke

KERICHO TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE KUCCPS PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS.

Applicants seeking a chance in the primary TTCs must have at least a mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE or equivalent, while those seeking enrolment into Diploma in Secondary Education are required to have a minimum of C+ in KCSE or equivalent. Those with other qualifications different from KCSE should seek equation from Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) to enable them to apply.

Applications are to be submitted online on the KUCCPS Student’s Portal, which is accessible through the KUCCPS website www.kuccps.ac.ke. Applications are open to all KCSE graduates; from all years.

TEACHER TRAINING COURSES OFFERED AT KERICHO TTC

The College, being a Primary Teacher Training College, offers the Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE) Course. The minimum entry grade for this course is just a C (plain) at KCSE or its equivalent.

The College also offers Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE). Get details on the 2 courses below:

• DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) AT THE TTC
• DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER EDUCATION (DECTE) AT THE TTC

RECRUITMENTS FOR DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE AND DECTE)

The following are the recommended admission requirements for the Diploma in Primary & Early Childhood Development Teacher Education in Kenya.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)

a)  Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (Grade 1-6) entry grade is KCSE Mean Grade of C (Plain) or its equivalent with a C (Plain) in the following cluster subjects.

i. English and Kiswahili;

ii. Mathematics;

iii. Humanities (Any);

iv. Sciences (Any).

b)  For candidates with disabilities the minimum entry grade is C- (Minus) and a C- (Minus) in the cluster of subjects stated above.

c)  The duration of the course shall be three (3) years in accordance with the approved Curriculum designs.

d) The Trainees shall be required to cover the recommended hours for coursework, required hours for practicum and pass the assessments as directed by Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC).

e)  The Teacher Trainee shall undertake three months micro-teaching course which is a pre-requisite for teaching practice.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER EDUCATION (DECTE)

a.  The academic entry requirements for the Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) shall be C (Plain) Mean Grade in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (KCSE) or its equivalent (as equated by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).

b.  Candidates with disabilities shall be admitted with C- (Minus) grade in KCSE or equivalent.

c.  The duration for the Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) shall be three (3) years.

d.  The trainees undertaking the Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) shall take ALL courses specified in the DECTE Curriculum.

e.  The trainees shall undertake a Micro Teaching course of three (3) months which shall be a pre-requisite for the Teaching Practicum of two school terms.

f.   To be awarded the Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE), the candidate must complete the required hours for coursework and pass the stipulated assessment as directed by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).

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SUMMARY OF KUCCPS TTC PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

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TEACHING SUBJECT COMBINATIONS OFFERED AT THE TTC.

As an institution of Teacher Education,  the TTC offers Agriculture, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, History, Christian Religious Education, Islamic Religious Education, Geography, English, Literature of English, Kiswahili, Fasihi ya Kiswahili, French, German, Arabic, Fine Art, Computer Science and Mechatronics Technology in order to adequately equip the graduates to take up their rightful place in teaching and national development. Furthermore, Professional Learning Areas and Physical Education are offered as compulsory subjects for all students.

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THE TTC FEES STRUCTURE

Fees paid at the TTC is pocket friendly. The fees keeps on reducing as one moves from year on to three; with First years paying a total of Sh64,472.

The Teachers Training Colleges (TTC) Online Application Process:

• Log in to the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) portal
• Once logged in, navigate over and select Student Portal Account then click on Log in
• Enter your KCSE Index Number
• Enter your KCSE year
• For the password, simply use your Birth Certificate Number or KCPE Index Number as used in your KCSE Exam Registration as your password
• Once done, go ahead and make your application in respect to your area of qualifications and interests

You can also apply directly to the TTC.

Courses Offered At the TTC and Their Grade Requirements

The Teacher Training College offers a wide range of diploma and certificate courses.

Below are minimum KCSE Grades requirements or Minimum Grades entry level for some of the courses offered at the teachers training college:

• Certificate in Early Childhood and Development Education

Minimum Grade – D+

• Diploma in Early Childhood and Development Education

Minimum Grade – C plain

• Diploma in Teaching Course

Minimum Grade – C+

(with equivalent grade in two teaching subjects).

• P1 Certificate Courses

Minimum – C plain

P1 Subjects Taught at the TTC:

• English
• Kiswahili
• Psychology
• Music
• Mathematics
• Education resources
• Administration
• Home Science
• Development
• Agriculture
• Physical Education
• Economics
• ICT

THE TTC MINIMUM DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION COURSE QUALIFICATIONS:

The TTC, just like other TTCs, offers training for both Science (Diploma in Education Science) and Arts (Diploma in Education Arts) teachers. The diploma course lasts for 3 academic years. It is a pre-requisite from the Ministry of Education that aspiring secondary school teachers should have the below minimum KCSE qualifications for entry into DTE (Diploma in Teacher Education) course. Here are the latest general minimum requirements for students seeking to pursue teaching:

Mean grade: C+ (plus)
English: C (plain)
Mathematics: D+ (plus) for those taking education arts and C (plain) for those hoping to undertake training in education science.
Two specialization subjects (subjects you intend to teach at high school): C+

Diploma Subject Combinations Offered at the TTC:

A number of subject combinations are available for prospective students to choose the TTC. You can take any two subjects that match your preferrence and qualifications. (Remember that you must have scored a minimum of a C+ in each of the 2 subjects at KCSE).

• Kiswahili/History
• Kiswahili/CRE
• Kiswahili/Geography
• English/CRE
• English/History
• English/Geography
• CRE/History
• CRE/Geography
• Biology/Agriculture
• Biology/Mathematics
• Computer Studies/Mathematics
• Home Science/English
• Home Science/Geography
• Mathematics/Geography
• Mathematics/Business
• Geography/Business Studies
• Geography/History

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Click on each link to see the courses offered at the institution:

1. Kagumo TTC
2. Kibabii TTC
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List of Primary Teacher Training Colleges

Each link below provides the exact and latest details on courses offered at the TTC:

1. Aberdare TTC
2. Asumbi TTC
3. Bishop Mahon TTC
4. Bondo TTC
5. Borabu TTC
6. Bunyore TTC
7. Chesta TTC
8. Egoji TTC
9. Eregi TTC
10. Galana TTC
11. Garissa TTC
12. Kaimosi TTC
13. Kamwenja TTC
14. Kenyenya TTC
15. Kericho TTC
16. Kigari TTC
17. Kilimambogo TTC
18. Kitui TTC
19. Kwale TTC
20. Machakos TTC
21. Mandera TTC
22. Meru TTC
23. Migori TTC
24. Moi Baringo TTC
25. Mosoriot TTC
26. Murang’a TTC
27. Narok TTC
28. Seme TTC
29. Shanzu TTC
30. Tambach TTC
31. Tarbaj TTC
32. Thogoto TTC
33. Ugenya TTC

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LIST OF TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGES (TTC) THAT OFFER DTE COURSE

Below is a list of TTC’s that are approved to admit students for DTE which is a 3 year teaching course for a minimum KCSE C (Plain) Mean Grade only

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. BUNYORE TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

7. CHESTA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

8. EGOJI TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

9. GALANA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

10. GARISSA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

11. KAGUMO TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

12. KAIMOSI TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

13. KAMWENJA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

14. KENYENYA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

15. KERICHO TEACHERS COLLEGE

16. KIBABII DIPLOMA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

17. KITUI TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

18. KWALE TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

19. LUGARI DIPLOMA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

20. MACHAKOS TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

21. MANDERA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

22. MERU TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

23. MIGORI TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

24. MOI TEACHERS COLLEGE BARINGO

25. MOSORIOT TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

26. MURANG’A TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

27. NAROK TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

28. SEME TEACHERS COLLEGE

29. SHANZU TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

30. ST. AUSTINE TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE EREGI

31. ST. JOHN’S TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE KILIMAMBOGO

32. ST. MARKS TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE KlGARI

33. TAMBACH TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

34. THOGOTO TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

35. UGENYA TEACHERS COLLEGE

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