If you want to become a trained teacher in Ghana, then you’ll need to attend a College of Education. Ghana currently has over 46 public Colleges of Education, located in all 16 regions of the country. These colleges train teachers to work in basic and secondary schools across the nation.
In this article, xorlali.com brings you the complete and updated list of public Colleges of Education in Ghana and their locations to help guide your educational decisions.
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What Are Colleges of Education in Ghana?
Colleges of Education in Ghana are government-approved schools that train people to become professional teachers. Most of these colleges now offer Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degrees through public universities such as the University of Cape Coast (UCC), University of Education, Winneba (UEW), and University of Ghana (UG).
Full List of Public Colleges of Education and Where They Are Located
Here is the list of all the public Colleges of Education in Ghana and the towns or cities where they are found.
Greater Accra Region
- Accra College of Education – Accra
- Ada College of Education – Ada
Ashanti Region
- Agogo Presbyterian College of Education – Agogo
- Akrokerri College of Education – Akrokerri
- Mampong Technical College of Education – Mampong
- St. Louis College of Education – Kumasi
- St. Monica’s College of Education – Mampong
- Offinso College of Education – Offinso
- Wesley College of Education – Kumasi
Eastern Region
- Abetifi Presbyterian College of Education – Abetifi
- Agona SDA College of Education – Agona
- Kibi Presbyterian College of Education – Kibi
- Methodist College of Education – Akim Oda
- Mount Mary College of Education – Somanya
- Presbyterian Women’s College of Education – Aburi
- Presbyterian College of Education – Akropong
Volta Region
- Akatsi College of Education – Akatsi
- Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education (Amedzofe) – Amedzofe
- Peki College of Education – Peki
- St. Teresa’s College of Education – Hohoe
- St. Francis College of Education – Hohoe
Central Region
- Foso College of Education – Assin Foso
- Komenda College of Education – Komenda
- OLA College of Education – Cape Coast
Western Region
- Holy Child College of Education – Sekondi-Takoradi
Western North Region
- Enchi College of Education – Enchi
- Bia Lamplighter College of Education – Sefwi Debiso
- Wiawso College of Education – Sefwi Wiawso
Northern Region
- Bagabaga College of Education – Tamale
- Tamale College of Education – Tamale
- St. Vincent College of Education – Yendi
Bono Region
- Berekum College of Education – Berekum
- St. Joseph’s College of Education – Bechem
- St. Ambrose College of Education – Dormaa Akwamu
Bono East Region
- Atebubu College of Education – Atebubu
- Al-Faruq College of Education – Wenchi
Upper West Region
- Tumu College of Education – Tumu
- Nusrat Jahan Ahmadiyya College of Education – Wa
Upper East Region
- St. John Bosco’s College of Education – Navrongo
- Gbewaa College of Education – Pusiga
Oti Region
- Dambai College of Education – Dambai
- Jasikan College of Education – Jasikan
North East Region
- Gambaga College of Education – Gambaga
Admission Requirements for Colleges of Education in Ghana
To apply for any of the public Colleges of Education in Ghana, you must:
- Have at least 6 passes (A1 to C6) in WASSCE, including English and Mathematics.
- Choose your preferred teaching area (e.g. Early Grade, Primary, Junior High School, Technical, French, or Science).
- Apply online through the official Colleges of Education Portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many public Colleges of Education are there in Ghana?
There are 46 public Colleges of Education in Ghana.
2. Are they part of the university system?
Yes. Each college is connected to a public university like UCC, UEW, or UG. You will earn a Bachelor of Education degree from the university it is linked to.
3. What is the duration of study?
It takes 4 years to complete the Bachelor of Education programme.
Conclusion
If you want to become a trained teacher in Ghana, there is a public College of Education near you. These colleges are found in every region and give you the chance to get the training and skills needed to teach at basic or secondary levels.
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