Our news desks have been flooded with inquiries from applicants who are perplexed about their inability to secure admission into colleges of education despite their excellent grades and qualifications.
It is imperative that we set the record straight regarding this matter.
The government, in an effort to address the issue of limited infrastructure in colleges of education, has imposed an admission quota on these educational institutions.
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Principals are now bound by strict guidelines and cannot admit more students than the allotted quota given to them.
This explains why applicants, who possess the required grades to qualify for admission, find themselves in a frustrating situation.
The introduction of this admission quota system last year was a direct response to the limited infrastructure available in public colleges of education.
Measures promised by the government to alleviate this issue are still underway, and as a result, the admission quota remains in place this year.
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The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), in a directive issued last year, clarified the limited number of spaces available at public colleges of education.
| COLLEGE OF EDUCATION | TOTAL PERMISSIBLE ADMISSION |
| Abetifi Presbyterian College of Education | 300 |
| Accra College Of Education | 295 |
| Ada College of Education | 250 |
| Agogo Presbyterian Women College of Education | 291 |
| Akatsi College of Education | 288 |
| Akrokerri College of Education | 320 |
| AL-Faruq College of Education | 180 |
| Atebubu College of Education | 300 |
| Bagabaga College of Education | 320 |
| Berekum College of Education | 320 |
| Bia Lamplighter College of Education | 200 |
| Dambai College of Education | 230 |
| E.P College of Education, Amedzofe | 196 |
| E.P College of Education, Bimbila | 290 |
| Enchi College of Education | 280 |
| Foso College of Education | 290 |
| Gambaga College of Education | 255 |
| Gbewa College of Education | 280 |
| Holy Child College of Education | 275 |
| Jasikan College of Education | 285 |
| Kibi Presbyterian College of Education | 295 |
| Komenda College of Education | 290 |
| Mampong Technical College of Education | 289 |
| Mccoy College of Education | 160 |
| Methodist College of Education | 195 |
| Mount Mary College of Education | 260 |
| N.J. Ahmadiyya College of Education | 272 |
| Offinso College of Education | 275 |
| OLA College of Education | 300 |
| Peki College of Education | 243 |
| Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong | 320 |
| Presby Women’s College of Education, Aburi | 216 |
| St. Abrose College of Education | 186 |
| St. Francis College of Education | 290 |
| St. John Bosco’s College of Education | 250 |
| St. Joseph’s College of Education | 260 |
| St. Louis College of Education | 300 |
| St. Monica’s College of Education | 290 |
| St. Vincent College of Education | 160 |
| St. Theresa’s College of Education | 180 |
| Tamale College of Education | 313 |
| Tumu College of Education | 217 |
| Wesley College of Education | 300 |
| Wiawso College of Education | 252 |
| SDA College of Education, Asokore | 250 |
| SDA College of Education, Agona | 194 |
The authorities have stressed that the quota is necessary to ensure that the available resources are properly allocated and that the quality of education is not compromised.
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While it is undoubtedly disheartening for many qualified applicants to be denied admission, it is crucial to recognize the reasoning behind the admission quota.
Efforts are being made by the government to enhance infrastructure in colleges of education, but these measures may take time to be implemented.
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Students who find themselves unable to secure admission this year are encouraged to explore alternative educational options available to them.
Universities, Private colleges and vocational training institutions can also provide excellent alternatives to those seeking higher education.
However, those who only want to enrol at the college of education can apply again next year.
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As the government continues to work towards addressing the infrastructure challenges faced by colleges of education, it is hoped that the admission quota will be temporary.