The Public Colleges of Education has released the admission form for the 2023/2024 academic year for suitable applicants to apply to the various 46 public Colleges of Education in the country.
The application process, which started on 26th April 2023, will be closed on Tuesday, 31st October 2023.
The Admission Form
The admission form is available to all interested applicants who would like to pursue a career in teaching in any of the 46 public Colleges of Education in Ghana.
Can SHS Final Year Students Apply as Awaiting Students?
One of the most frequently asked questions by prospective applicants is whether SHS final-year students can apply as awaited students.
To clear the air, PRINCOF has made it known that current SHS final-year students can apply as awaited students, as long as they have been issued Index numbers.
This development implies that any final-year SHS student can participate in the application process for the 2023 academic year, and the index number will be the main requirement during the application process.
How to Apply for the 2023/2024 Academic Year
To apply for admission to the 2023/2024 academic year, applicants must follow the following steps:
Step 1: Obtain an e-voucher card for GH₵230.00 from selected Post Offices and any branch of CBG Bank Branch across the country or other approved centers.
Step 2: Visit the Colleges of Education admission portal and enter the e-voucher serial number and PIN.
Step 3: Complete and submit the online application form.
Step 4: Print a copy of the completed application form and add your passport photographs and academic certificates.
Step 5: Submit the completed application form and other relevant documents to the address of the Principal of your first-choice school.
Benefits of Applying for a College of Education
When you apply to study in any of the 46 public Colleges of Education in Ghana, you’ll not only receive a comprehensive education in teaching, but you’ll also receive an allowance for each semester.
Additionally, after graduation, successful candidates will receive a certificate and be employed as professional teachers in any of the public basic schools in the country.
Teachers play a crucial role in shaping the future of the nation and are firmly established as part of the nation’s development agenda, it feels good to be part of this fraternity.