Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for Diploma in Primary Teacher Education are C (Plain) Mean Grade in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (KCSE) or its equivalent as equated by KNEC. For applicants with special needs, the entry requirement is Mean Grade C- (Minus)
.Duration of the Training
The duration of Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DECTE) is three years. The trainee is expected to cover course material for 3,000 hours.
Subjects Offered
The trainee undertaking DECTE shall take all courses specified in the DECTE curriculum which includes professional courses and subject learning areas in the Pre-primary School Curriculum.
Award of Diploma
To be awarded the diploma, the trainee must complete the required hours for coursework and pass stipulated assessment by the college and KNEC. The trainee will be expected to also cover the stipulated hours of practicum. The diploma will be awarded by KNEC upon passing all the stipulated assessments and practicums.