There are currently Forty-Seven (47) Public Colleges of Education spread across the country, each dedicated to shaping the next generation of educators.
These colleges are affiliated to the various public universities to ensure quality training for aspiring teachers.
SEE ALSO: Colleges of Education Affiliated to University For Development Studies (UDS), Tamale
Notably, fourteen (14) of these colleges are affiliated to the esteemed University of Cape Coast (UCC), Cape Coast.
List of Affiliated Colleges
The Public Colleges of Education affiliated to the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Cape Coast include:
- Foso College of Education
- St. Francis College of Education, Hohoe
- OLA College of Education, Cape Coast
- Kibi College of Education
- Holy Child College of Education, Takoradi
- St. Teresa’s College of Education, Hohoe
- Jasikan College of Education, Jasikan
- Berekum College of Education, Berekum
- St. Monica’s College of Education, Mampong-Ashanti
- Atebubu College of Education
- Offinso College of Education
- S.D.A. College of Education, Agona-Ashanti
- Abetifi Presbyterian College of Education
- St. Ambrose College of Education,
Certification
It is important to note that upon completing a programme of study at any of the colleges above, students will be awarded certificates from the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Cape Coast.
Admission Requirements
To gain admission into any of the affiliated colleges listed above, prospective students must meet specific academic criteria based on their educational backgrounds:
Applicants with WASSCE results should possess Credit passes (A1-C6) in three (3) CORE subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies, and credit passes in three (3) relevant Elective subjects.
SSSCE applicants are required to have credit passes (A-D) in three (3) CORE subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, along with credit passes in three (3) relevant Elective subjects.
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) applicants must hold a TVET Certificate II with a Lower Credit (C-) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three core subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies) and three relevant Elective subjects.