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 |
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