New Academic and Professional Requirements for Teacher Registration 2022
The Teachers Service Commission, (TSC) has maintained its stance on the requirements for individuals looking to enter the profession.
As a result, the conflict between the Commission and the Ministry of Education will intensify. For students from underprivileged communities, the entrance grade to Teacher Training Colleges had been cut to D+ by the Education Ministry.The TSC has objected to this directive.
Read the latest Circular from TSC on minimum academic and professional qualifications for teachers, below;
“Pursuant to Article 237 (2) of the Kenya Constitution 2010, the Teachers Service
Commission has a Constitutional mandate to among other functions, register qualified teachers and review the quality of education and training of persons entering the teaching service.
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.
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
Bachelor of Education- Arts
i. Minimum mean grade C+ (plus) and above or its equivalent
ii. C+ (Plus) in two subjects of specialization
Bachelor of Education- 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)
