The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened its application portal for primary school teachers to pursue further studies.
In a notice on August 7, KUCCPS Primary Teacher Certificate (P1) and Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) Certificate holders can now apply to upgrade to diploma level.
“Do You Hold a P1 or ECDE Certificate? You can now upgrade your qualification to Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE) through KUCCPS placement.”
KUCCPS directed interested P1 and ECDE certificate holders to submit their applications through its portal.
The Service said the DPTE is available in all public Teacher Training Colleges (TTC).
Here’s a chance to upgrade your qualification to Diploma level. Log in to the KUCCPS application system through the link http://teachersupgrade.kuccps.ac.ke and select a public TTC of your choice.
KUCCPS emphasized that applicants must have a certificate in P1 or Early Childhood Development Education.
It urged qualified applicants to grab the opportunity and start their DPTE in August 2025.
Apply now and begin your upgrade programme this August.
KUCCPS said the Ministry of Education has introduced the programme to provide a pathway for teachers with P1 or ECDE certificates to upgrade their qualifications to diploma level.
The objective is to provide an opportunity to P1 and ECDE teachers to align enhance their career prospects and align with the demands of the Competency Based Education system.
KUCCPS Registered Primary TTCs
KUCCPS stated that the training will take place at the 33 Primary TTCs spread across Kenya.
| No. | Teachers’ Training College | County |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asumbi Teachers College (ATC) | Homa Bay |
| 2 | Baringo Teachers Training College (BTTC) | Baringo |
| 3 | Bomet Teachers’ Training College | Bomet |
| 4 | Bondo Teachers Training College | Siaya |
| 5 | Borabu Teachers’ Training College | Nyamira |
| 6 | Bungoma Teachers’ Training College | Bungoma |
| 7 | Chesta Teachers’ Training College | West Pokot |
| 8 | Eregi Teachers’ Training College | Vihiga |
| 9 | Garissa Teachers Training College | Garissa |
| 10 | Kagumo Teachers College | Nyeri |
| 11 | Kaimosi Teachers’ Training College | Vihiga |
| 12 | Kamwenja Teachers Training College | Nyeri |
| 13 | Kenya Science Teachers College | Nairobi |
| 14 | Kenya Technical Teachers’ College (KTTC) | Nairobi |
| 15 | Kenyenya Teachers’ Training College | Kisii |
| 16 | Kericho Teachers College | Kericho |
| 17 | Kigari Teachers’ Training College | Embu |
| 18 | Kilimambogo Teachers’ Training College | Kiambu |
| 19 | Kitui Teachers’ Training College | Kitui |
| 20 | Machakos Teachers Training College | Machakos |
| 21 | Maragua Teachers Training College | Murang’a |
| 22 | Meru Teachers’ Training College | Meru |
| 23 | Migori Teachers Training College | Migori |
| 24 | Moi-Baringo Teachers’ College | Baringo |
| 25 | Mosoriot Teachers’ Training College | Nandi |
| 26 | Murang’a Teachers College | Murang’a |
| 27 | Narok Teachers College | Narok |
| 28 | Shanzu Teachers’ Training College | Mombasa |
| 29 | St. Lawrence Egoji Teachers College | Meru |
| 30 | Tambach Teachers Training College | Elgeyo Marakwet |
| 31 | Thogoto Teachers Training College | Kiambu |
| 32 | Trans-Nzoia Teachers’ Training College | Trans Nzoia |
| 33 | Ugenya Teachers’ Training College | Siaya |
Course Work & Requirements
The DPTE program includes coursework and practical teaching experience, which normally lasts for three years.
KCSE candidates must have at least a C (plain), but it accepts C- (minus) for those with hearing or visual impairments.
DPTE Clusters
KUCCPS has grouped areas for specialisation into four clusters as follows:
Cluster One
- Kenya Sign Language
- Indigenous Languages
- Foreign Languages (German, French, Arabic and Mandarin (Chinese)
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Cluster Two
- Mathematics
- Home Science
- Agriculture
- Science and Technology
Cluster Three
- Social Studies
- Religious Education (CRE, HRE, IRE)
Cluster Four
- Art and Craft
- Music
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Teacher Specialization Requirements
DPTE mandatory subjects include English, Kiswahili, Physical and Health Education (PHE) and Kenyan Sign language for the hearing impaired.
Teachers are required to pick one subject per category for their speciality.
They specialise from the first year in at least three learning areas, preferably from any one of the four clusters.
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