Colleges of Education in Ghana

1 Colleges of Education in Ghana & their Contact Details

This table lists all the colleges of education in Ghana, their location, and contact details.

2 Application to Public Colleges of Education

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission to the new four-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Degree Programme in the Forty-Six (46) Public Colleges of Education in Ghana for the 2021/2022 academic year.

Admission Requirements:

1. WASSCE /SSSCE Qualification Applicants

The general requirement for admission to the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Programme is as follows:

1. WASSCE Holders: Credit Passes (A1-C6) in Six (6)subjects comprising Three (3) Core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics, and Three (3) Elective subjects relevant to the course of study.
2. SSSCE Holders: Passes (A-D) in Six (6) subjects comprising Three (3) Core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics, and Three (3) Elective subjects relevant to the course of study
3. Candidates who are yet to write either the 2021 WASSCE or NABPTEX examinations can also apply

2. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advance Level Applicants

Applicants must:

1. have passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). 
2. have credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subjects (for Science students) 

3. Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Applicants

Applicants must:

1. have passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). 
2. have credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE).

4. Technical and Vocational Education and Training Applicants

Applicants must: 

1. Possess Certificate II in three (3) relevant trade areas awarded by TEU, NVTI, City & Guilds and other authorised awarding bodies in addition to NABPTEX Certificate II in lieu of passes in English and Mathematics. 
2. Have NABPTEX certificate II in relevant trade areas in addition to three (3) credit passes in WASSCE/SSSCE core subjects including English and Mathematics.
3. Possess a National Certificate II qualification in Competency Based Training (CBT) in a relevant trade area awarded by TEU on the National TVET Qualification Framework (NTVETQF).

Foreign Qualifications

1. All foreign qualifications should be referred to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to Teacher Education Institutions in Ghana.
2. It should be noted that the American SAT, TOEFL etc. cannot in themselves be acceptable as entry qualifications into Ghanaian tertiary educational institutions.

3 Courses offered in public Colleges of Education

Bachelor of Education Programmes on offer are as follows:

1. B.Ed. Early Grade Education
2. B.Ed. Primary Education
3. B.Ed. JHS Education

4 Special Needs Applicants:

a. Visually Impaired

Study facilities are available at:

1. N.J. Ahmadiyya, College of Education, WA
2. Wesley College of Education, KUMASI
3. Presbyterian College of Education, AKROPONG

b. Hearing Impaired

Study facilities are available at:

1. Presbyterian College of Education, AKROPONG

5 Admission Requirement for Special Needs Applicantsnts

a. Visually Impaired:

1. Applicants with WASSCE results should have Credit Passes (A1-C6) in Two (2) CORE subjects including English Language and Social Studies and Three (3) relevant elective subjects.
2. Applicants with SSSCE results should have Passes (A-D) in Two (2) CORE subjects including English Language and Social Studies and Three (3) relevant elective subjects.

b. Hearing Impaired:

1. Applicants with WASSCE results should have Credit (A1-C6) in Three (3) CORE subjects including English Language and   Mathematics and Three (3) relevant Elective subjects.
2. Applicants with WASSCE results should have Passes (A-D) in Three (3) CORE subjects including English Language and Mathematics and Three (3) relevant Elective subjects.

6 How to Apply for Colleges of Education in Ghana

Online Application Procedure:

Applicants will first make a payment of One Hundred and Eighty Ghana Cedis (GHC180.00) into the Colleges of Education- Ghana Account at any branch of the following bank nationwide: 

1. Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited.

ii) Additionally, payment can also be made through mobile money wallets: Tigo Cash, Vodafone Cash, Airtel Money, and MTN Mobile Money by dialling short code *924*8# from all networks.

2. Upon payment, applicants will be given the following information:

1.  A Personal Identification Number (PIN).
2.  An Admission Application Serial Number.
3.  The Admission Website Address- admission.coeportal.edu.gh
4. With this PIN, applicants will then visit the Colleges of Education admission website: admission.coeportal.edu.gh and follow specific guidelines to fill the online application form.
5. Applicants should select three Colleges of their choice for their Program and an accompanying Ghanaian Language.

Notes on online Application

1. Applicants are advised to read and to ensure they fully understand all related instructions before completing the application form.
2. Applicants are to note that application forms not properly completed will not be processed.
3. After completing the online application form, an applicant will need to print a copy which should be sent with one passport photograph and a copy/copies of their results slip(s) (where available) by EMS priority envelope obtainable from Ghana Post nationwide and addressed to: The Principal of the applicant’s first College of choice.
4. Applicants will be notified of the receipt of their applications by SMS (text message) and should therefore provide correct and reliable cell phone numbers when completing the form online. 
5. Applicants will also receive admission offer notifications by SMS and those who do not receive such notifications may understand it to mean that their applications were not successful.
6. Applicants are to note that the Colleges will cross-check their results from the West African Examinations Council as part of the admission process. Applicants found to have submitted fake or falsified documents in support of their applications will be made to face the legal consequences of their actions.

NB: Applicants should note that each of the forty-six (46) public Colleges of Education is affiliated with the under listed public Universities and certificates would be awarded to students who successfully complete their course of study by the affiliate University.

7 List of Colleges of Education affiliated to University of Ghana, Legon

The following is a comprehensive list of all the colleges of education that are affiliated to the University of Ghana, Legon. This table also shows the specialisms and locations of each college of education

8 List of Colleges of Education affiliated to University of Development Sudies (UDS)

The following is a comprehensive list of all the colleges of education that are affiliated to the University of Development Studies (UDS). This table also shows the specialisms and locations of each college of education

9 List of Colleges of Education affiliated to University of Cape Coast (UCC)

The following is a comprehensive list of all the colleges of education that are affiliated to the University of Cape Coast (UCC). This table also shows the specialisms and locations of each college of education

10 List of Colleges of Education affiliated to University of Education, Winneba ( UEW)

The following is a comprehensive list of all the colleges of medication that are affiliated to the University of Development Studies, Winneba (UDS). This table also shows the specialisms and locations of each college of education

11 List of Technical & Vocational Education Training (TVET) Colleges in Ghana

The following is a comprehensive list of all the technical & vocational education training (TVET) colleges in Ghana. They are all affiliated to the University of Development Studies, Winneba (UDS). This table also shows the specialisms and locations of each college of education.

12 List of Colleges of Education affiliated to Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST)

The following is a comprehensive list of all the colleges of education that are affiliated to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST). This table also shows the specialisms and locations of each college of education.