The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced the availability of slots for the Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE) at Eldas Teachers Training College in Wajir County.
In a notice issued on Wednesday, July 9, KUCCPS stated that the admission is for the September 2025 intake.
To qualify for admission, applicants must have attained a mean grade of C (plain) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
Candidates with disabilities will be required to have a minimum entry mean grade of C- (Minus) in KCSE
Students can apply online through the KUCCPS Students’ Portal at http://students.kuccps.net.
Vacancies will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis as applications are received.
KUCCPS Announces Slots for DPTE at Eldas TTC
DPTE is a three-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.
It is also a bridge to do higher courses like a Diploma in Education, a Degree in Education, and eventually a Master’s and Doctorate in Education.
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What the Course Entails
The course curriculum includes comprehensive training in languages, basic mathematics, children’s development, Human and child rights, psychology, and administration geared towards the primary school curriculum delivery.
Others include professional studies, English, indigenous languages, Kiswahili, physical and health education, science and technology, agriculture, home science, music, art and craft, religious education, and social studies.
The diploma teacher trainees will cover the recommended hours for coursework, required hours for practicum, and pass the assessments as directed by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC).
This year, KUCCPS received 20,786 applications for the Diploma in Teacher Education program against a capacity of 13,823.
A total of 11,636 applicants secured placement, out of whom 10,800 have already been placed in the Diploma in Primary Teacher Education program, which has a capacity of 11,880.
Skills You Will Acquire
- Classroom management
- ICT integration in Education
- Educational Resource Development
- Competency-based assessment
- Activity-based learning strategies
- Competency in handling all learning areas at the following: Grades 1 to 6 and Maths, Indigenous languages, Religious education, PHE, integrated science, and social sciences in grades 7 to 9
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Career Opportunities in This Field
- Teaching in primary schools’ grade 1 to grade 6
- Teaching in Junior high school (those with C+ mean grade in KCSE)
- Writing books
- Development of Educational Resources
- Assessments at grades 1 to 6
- School manager
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Am applying for my son who had a c- last year kcse .