List of Approved Colleges Offering Diploma in Primary Teacher Education

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has listed 25 colleges in Kenya accredited to offer a Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE) program.

DPTE is a two-year program aimed at producing well-rounded, competent teachers for primary schools in Kenya.

This program is examined by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC).

Additionally, it is designed to produce teachers with an in-depth understanding of the subject matter, sound professional skills and the ability to adapt to the ever-changing educational needs in Kenya.

The course trains students to become primary school teachers, either public or private, these teachers are usually referred to as P1 teachers.

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It is also a bridge to do higher courses like a Diploma in Education, a Degree in Education and eventually Masters and Doctorate in Education.

The course curriculum includes comprehensive training in languages, basic mathematics, children development, Human and child rights, psychology and administration geared towards the primary school curriculum delivery.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry grade is a mean grade of C (plain) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, or its equivalent.

However, candidates with disabilities will be required to have a minimum entry mean grade of C- (Minus) in KCSE.

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Approved Colleges Offering Diploma in Primary Teacher Education

Institution Name	Programme Code	County
Aberdare Teachers Training College	4480B59	Nyandarua
Asumbi Teachers Training College	4515B59	Homa Bay
Bishop Mahon Teachers’ Training College	4510B59	Turkana
Bondo Teachers Training College	4560B59	Siaya
Borabu Teachers Training College	4485B59	Nyamira
Bunyore Teachers Training College	4520B59	Vihiga
Chesta Teachers Training College	4440B59	West Pokot
Egoji Teachers Training College	4435B59	Meru
Galana Teachers Training College	4525B59	Kilifi
Garissa Teachers Training College	4580B59	Garissa
Kaimosi Teachers Training College	4425B59	Vihiga
Kamwenja Teachers Training College	4455B59	Nyeri
Kenyanya Teachers Training College	4460B59	Kisii
Kericho Teachers’ College	4395B59	Kericho
Kitui Teachers Training College	4550B59	Kitui
Kwale Teachers Training College	4535B59	Kwale
Machakos Teachers Training College	4475B59	Machakos
Mandera Teachers Training College	4445B59	Mandera
Meru Teachers Training College	4405B59	Meru
Migori Teachers Training College	4555B59	Migori
Moi Teachers College – Baringo	4495B59	Baringo
Mosoriot Teachers Training College	4490B59	Nandi
Murang’a Teachers Training College	4465B59	Murang’a
Narok Teachers Training College	4420B59	Narok
Seme Teachers College	4530B59	Kisumu
Shanzu Teachers Training College	4450B59	Mombasa
St. Augustine Teachers Training College – Eregi	4415B59	Kakamega
St. John’s Teachers Training College – Kilimambogo	4500B59	Kiambu
St. Mark’s Teachers Training College-Kigari	4430B59	Embu
Tambach Teachers Training College	4575B59	Elgeyo Marakwet
Tarbaj Teachers Training College	5375B59	Wajir
Thogoto Teachers Training College	4470B59	Kiambu
Ugenya Teachers College	4545B59	Siaya