DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (TEACHER UPGRADE PROGRAMME)
Welcome to the application portal for Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (Teacher Upgrade Programme).
The Ministry of Education has introduced the programme to provide a pathway for teachers with P1 or Early Childhood Development Education (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.
Training will take place at the 33 Primary Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) spread across Kenya. The minimum entry requirements are P1 or ECDE certificate from Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
To view the TTCs and apply, click here.
DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
Primary Teacher Education
DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE)
Minimum Entry Requirements
| Minimum Mean Grade | C |
| NOTE: A subject may only be considered ONCE in this section | |
Minimum Subject Requirements
| None |
Available Programmes
| Institution | Institution type | Programme Code | Programme Name |
| ABERDARE TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE NYANDARUA COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4480B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| ASUMBI TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE HOMA BAY COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4515B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| BISHOP MAHON TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE TURKANA COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4510B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| BONDO TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE SIAYA COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4560B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| BORABU TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE NYAMIRA COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4485B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| BUNYORE TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE VIHIGA COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4520B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| CHESTA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE WEST POKOT COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4440B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| EGOJI TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE MERU COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4435B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| GALANA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE KILIFI COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4525B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| GARISSA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE GARISSA COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4580B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| KAIMOSI TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE VIHIGA COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4425B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| KAMWENJA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE NYERI COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4455B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| KENYENYA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE KISII COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4460B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| KERICHO TEACHERS’ COLLEGE KERICHO COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4395B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| KITUI TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE KITUI COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4550B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| KWALE TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE KWALE COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4535B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| MACHAKOS TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE MACHAKOS COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4475B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| MANDERA TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE MANDERA COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4445B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| MERU TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE MERU COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4405B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| MIGORI TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE MIGORI COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4555B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| MOSORIOT TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE NANDI COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4490B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| MURANG’A TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE MURANG’A COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4465B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| NAROK TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE NAROK COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4420B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| SEME TEACHERS COLLEGE KISUMU COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4530B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| SHANZU TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE MOMBASA COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4450B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| ST. AUGUSTINE TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE – EREGI KAKAMEGA COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4415B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| ST. JOHN’S TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE – KILIMAMBOGO KIAMBU COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4500B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| ST. MARKS TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE-KIGARI EMBU COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4430B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| TAMBACH TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4575B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| TARBAJ TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE WAJIR COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 5375B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| THOGOTO TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE KIAMBU COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4470B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |
| UGENYA TEACHERS COLLEGE SIAYA COUNTY | Ministry of Education | 4545B59 | DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION (DPTE) |