The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has released a new list of requirements that teachers must possess before employments.
➡ See also – About TSC Teacher Registration and Recruitment Requirements 2023/2024
If you are intending to undertake a Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Education Course, then you should go through these requirements below;
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Summary of TSC Minimum Requirements for Teacher Registration and Recruitment.
| Requirements/ Programme | Diploma in Primary Education | Diploma in Secondary Education | Degree in Secondary Education |
| Mean grade | At least a C (plain). | At least a C+ (plus) | At least a C+ (plus) |
| Teaching subjects | Not applicable. | At least a C+ (plus) in 2 teaching subjects | At least a C+ (plus) in 2 teaching subjects |
| Mathematics | At least a C (plain). | At least a D+ (plus) for humanities and a C (plain) for Sciences | At least a D+ (plus) for humanities and a C (plain) for Sciences |
| English | At least a C (plain). | At least a C (plain). | At least a C (plain). |
| Kiswahili | At least a C (plain). | Not applicable for secondary school teachers | Not applicable for secondary school teachers |
| Humanity | At least a C (plain) in any Humanity | Not applicable for secondary school teachers | Not applicable for secondary school teachers |
| Science | At least a C (plain) in any Science. | Not applicable for secondary school teachers | Not applicable for secondary school teachers |
TSC Requirements for Education Courses/programmes in Kenya
See the detailed requirements for each education course for teaches below;
Primary School Teachers’ Requirements
Certificate in Early Childhood Education (CECD)
- Minimum mean grade C (minus) at KCSE Or
- Minimum mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE and KNEC proficiency certificate
Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECD)
- Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE and ECDE Certificate from KNEC Or
- Mean grade C+ (plus) and above for University Diploma.
Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE)
- A mean grade of at least a C (plain).
- At least a C (plain) in Mathematics.
- At least a C (plain) in English
- At least a C (plain) in Kiswahili
- At least a C (plain) in any Humanity (History, Geography, CRE, IRE, and HRE).
- At least a C (plain) in Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics).
High School Teachers’ Requirements
Diploma in Teacher Education (Education Arts)
- Minimum grade C Plus in KCSE and above
- C+ (plus) in the two subjects specialization
- At least C plain in English
- D+( plus) in Mathematics
Diploma in Teacher Education (Education Science)
- Minimum grade C+ Plus in KCSE and above
- C+ (plus) in the two subjects specialization
- At least C plain in English
- C (plain) in Mathematics
- Minimum grade C Plus in KCSE and above and C+ (plus) in the two subjects specialization
- D+( plus) in Mathematics in non-science based courses
Bachelor of Education (Science)
- Minimum grade C+ (Plus) in KCSE and above and C+ (plus) in the two subjects of specialization
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Bachelor of Education (Arts)
- Minimum mean grade C+ (plus) and above or its equivalent C+ (plus) in two subjects of specialization
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
- Minimum grade C Plus in KCSE and above
- C+ (plus) in the two subjects specialization.
Enhancement Course
- A Bachelor’s Degree.
- Must have studied the subject at KCSE except for Agriculture, Business Studies, Home Science and Computer.
- For Business studies and Computers, one should have attained a minimum of C+ in Mathematics in KCSE.
- For Agriculture and Home science, one should have attained a minimum of C+ in Biology at KCSE.
- The minimum number of course units to be enhanced in each Teaching subject is eight (8).
- Should be done before PGDE
Subject Requirements for Bachelor of Education Science and Arts Courses
| S/N | Degree Course | English requirement | Maths Requirement | Teaching Subjects |
| 1 | Education Science | ENG – C (PLAIN) | MAT A/MAT B – C (PLAIN) | C+ in TWO Teaching subjects |
| 2 | Education Arts | ENG – C (PLAIN) | MAT A/MAT B – D+ | C+ in TWO Teaching subjects |
I had a dream of becoming a teacher ,,, after which l score c+,, but the problem is that math grade is D but am willing to take this course ,,,,so TSC should also consider this
I would like to pursue teaching, need guidance please
What of those who were already in the training universities and did not attain the subject requirements.