New TSC registration requirements 2023

TSC portal. The Teachers Service Commission(TSC) regularly registers qualified people as teachers.

The commission also reviews education and training standards for those entering the teaching profession.

After registration, you receive a TSC number and a certificate. Section 23(2) of the TSC Act (2012) prohibits anyone from providing teaching services unless he is registered as a teacher.

Part III of the TSC Code of Regulations for Teachers (2015) provides the requirements and procedures for teacher registration.

TSC registers teachers with the following qualifications ;

• Early Childhood Development Education-ECDE
• Primary Teacher Education-PTE
• Diploma in Education
• Diploma in Education for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Bachelor of Education
• Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science.

TSC registration qualifications for ECDE teachers registration

Each of the categories of trained teachers possesses unique minimum registration requirements.

Minimum Requirements for Certificate ECDE Teachers

• Have a Minimum of CPE/KCPE together with an ECDE Certificate from the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC). OR
• Have a KCSE mean grade of D+(minimum) and an ECDE Certificate from KNEC. OR
• Have a Minimum mean grade of D (plain) at KCSE, a KNEC proficiency certificate, plus an ECDE Certificate from KNEC.
• Minimum requirements Diploma ECDE teachers
• Have a KCSE Mean grade of C Plain and an ECDE Certificate from KNEC.
• Have a KCSE Mean grade of C+ (minimum) plus a University Diploma in ECDE.

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Minimum requirements Degree ECDE teachers

• Have a KCSE Mean grade C+ (and above) and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree in ECDE.

TSC requirements for primary teachers’ registration

For them to be registered, primary school instructors must fulfill the following minimal requirements:

• Have a PTE (P1) Certificate from KNEC.
• Have Bachelors of Education (B.Ed.) degree (Primary education) (with 2 teaching subjects) from an accredited university.

Minimum TSC qualifications for the registration of secondary school teachers

1. Have a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree in 2 teaching subjects, a KCSE mean grade C+ (or above) and the same grade in your two specialization subjects. OR
2. Have a BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree or a BSc. (Bachelor of Science) degree, a KCSE mean grade C+ (or above), plus the same grade in your two specialization subjects and a PGDE.
3. Have a Diploma in Education (minimum) plus a Minimum KCSE grade of C Plus or above and C+ or above in the two subjects’ specialization.

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Current Requirement in Every Grade

ECDE CERTIFICATE

• Minimum of CPE/KCPE plus ECDE Certificate from KNEC.
• Minimum mean grade D+(Plus) at KCSE and ECDE Certificate from KNEC.
• Minimum mean grade D (Plain) at KCSE, KNEC proficiency certificate, ECDE Certificate from KNEC Diploma

DIPLOMA

• Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE and ECDE Certificate from KNEC.
• Mean grade C+ (Plus) and above for University Diploma

DEGREE

• Mean grade C+ (Plus) and above

 PTE

 Minimum grade C Plain in KCSE and above

PTE Certificate from KNEC

Mean grade of C- (minus) for visually and hearing impaired persons

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Diploma in Education

• Minimum grade C+( Plus) in KCSE and above and C+ (Plus) in the two subjects specialization.
• At least C (Plain) in English
• C (plain) in Mathematics for Science-based courses
• D+( plus) in Mathematics in non-science-based courses

Diploma in Education for Visually and hearing impaired

• Minimum grade C (Plain) in KCSE and above.
• At least C Minus in English
• iii. C- (Minus) in Mathematics for Science based courses
• D (Plain) in Mathematics in non-science-based courses

Bachelor of Education

• Minimum mean grade C+ (plus) and above or it’s equivalent.
• C+ (Plus) in two subjects of specialization

Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science

• Minimum grade C+ (Plus) in KCSE and above and C+ (Plus) in the two subjects of specialization.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

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NEW REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY TSC

To be registered by TSC, one must submit the required documents.

TSC Registration Requirements for Teachers (Kenyan Citizens).

1. Certificate of Good Conduct
2. relevant academic and professional certificates from recognized institutions
3. a copy of your Identity Card or Passport
4. passport photo
5. KRA Pin Certificate
6. dully filled GP 69 Medical Form and

Payment of registration fee; Non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1055/- Deposit is made to the TSC; Registration Account – National Bank of Kenya – No. 01001000905001 or Simple Banking using Pay Bill Business Number 625625

 

TSC Registration Requirements for Teachers (Non-Kenyan Citizens)

For non-citizens, the following must be produced:

1. Academic and Professional Certificates and other evidence for registration as a teacher obtained in Kenya or the country of origin
2. Academic and Professional Certificates.
3. Certificate of Registration as a teacher or authority to teach in the country of origin
4. A valid Entry / Work Permit issued by the Department of Immigration
5. A valid Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the relevant law enforcement agency in the country of origin
6. vetting letter from the Ministry of Education (Kenya) and
7. The prescribed fee of Kshs. 1055

Scan and send original documents.

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