Wiawso College of Education – Admissions, Programmes and More

If you have a passion for teaching and you are looking to attend a teacher training college to get professional training, the Wiawso College of Education is one of the many colleges in Ghana which provide quality teacher training.

The Wiawso College of Education is a teacher education college in the Western North Region of Ghana. Since the college’s establishment in 1952, the institution has maintained its purpose of providing the best training courses for students.

The teacher training college offers a variety of courses for its students:

Courses Offered at Wiawso College of Education

The courses offered by the Wiawso College of Education are grouped into the following departments:

1. Math and ICT
2. Science and Physical Education (PE): Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agric, PE
3. Vocational and Technical: BE in Technical Skills, Home Economics and Visual Arts
4. Languages: English and Asante Twi
5. Social Science

Supported Teaching in Schools (STS)

The Supported Teaching in Schools Unit of the college seeks to provide teachers with a range of practical skills, values and knowledge to deliver high-quality education. In order to achieve the above goals, the college has partnerships with area schools with the dual purpose of meeting various needs of these schools, while providing Wiawso College with sites for practicals, student teaching and internships.

Entry Requirements for Wiawso College of Education

WASSCE Applicants

Credit passes (A1-C6) in 6 subjects, three core subjects and three electives, relevant to the course of study.

SSSCE Applicants

Passes (A-D) in 6 subjects, three core subjects and three electives, relevant to the course of study.

Applicants awaiting WASSCE and NABPTEX results can also apply

GCE Advance Level Applicants

• Passes in 3 subjects; at least one of the passes should be Grade D or better
• Credit passes (grade 6) in 5 GCE Ordinary Level subjects

ABCE/GBCE Applicants

• Passes in 3 subjects; at least one of the passes should be Grade D or better
• Credit passes (grade 6) in 5 GBCE subjects

Technical and Vocational Education and Training Applicants

• Certificate II in 3 relevant trade areas awarded by TEU, NVTI, City & Guilds and any other authorized bodies in addition to NABPTEX certificate II
• NABPTEX Certificate II in relevant trade areas and 3 credit passes in WASSCE/SSSCE Core subjects including English and Math.
• National certificate II in CBT awarded by TEU on the NTVETQF

Foreign Applicants

• Applicants should be referred to the National Accreditation Board for determination of eligibility.
• SAT, TOEFL, etc. cannot be accepted

Admission

Applicants should carefully and appropriately apply online on the Colleges of Education Portal.

For further enquiries, contact the school by Phone on: 024 3332 222 or 024 3704297. Email: admin@wce.edu.gh. Address: P.O. Box 94, Sefwi Wiawso.

Conclusion

Wiawso College of Education offers professional and quality teacher training, with experienced lecturers and the best facilities, one of the very best in the Western North Region of Ghana. Good luck with your applications.

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