On Wednesday, 19th February 2025, Admission Forms for Colleges of Education in Ghana were released at a fee of GHS350.00. The application portal will be open until 31st August 2025.
However, prospective applicants are expressing concerns about their eligibility for admission with a grade of D7.
This article intends to provide more insight into this topic.
Previously, students who completed three years of study in Teacher Training Colleges were awarded diplomas. At that time, a grade of D7 was considered acceptable for admission.
However, the reformed institution now known as College of Education awards degrees after four years of study. Consequently, D7 is no longer an acceptable grade for entrance into any college of education in the country.
All the forty-six (46) Public colleges of education in Ghana have been instructed to accept only good scores ranging from A1 to C6. Thus, passing your WASSCE with a satisfactory mark is the only assurance of admission into the chalk and chat fraternity.
It is advisable for prospective applicants with a D7 to consider registering and re-writing their papers before applying to pursue any course at the College of Education.
The new reform has resulted in a stricter admission process, and applicants must meet the minimum academic requirements to be considered for admission.
College of Education in Ghana now awards degrees to students who complete a four-year course in their field of study. This underscores the importance of having a good WASSCE result, which is now the minimum prerequisite for admission.
In conclusion, it is important for prospective applicants to note that D7 is not an acceptable grade for admission to any public college of education in Ghana.
Therefore, if you want to pursue a career in teaching, it is crucial to work hard and strive for excellent grades in your WASSCE.
This will increase your chances of being admitted to a College of Education and equip you with the knowledge and skills required to become an effective teacher.