Programmes offered at Akrokerri College of Education, Admission Requirements & How to Apply

Akrokerri College of Education, one of Ghana’s distinguished teacher training institutions, continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the country’s education workforce.

Established on October 26, 1962, as a Ghana Education Trust institution, the college is situated in Akrokerri, a vibrant town in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region.

Since its inception, the college has been dedicated to producing highly skilled teachers to meet the evolving needs of Ghana’s educational system.

Academic Programmes

Akrokerri College of Education currently offers Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) programmes in two main areas:

• Primary Education

• Junior High School (JHS) Education

The JHS education programme allows trainees to specialize in different subject combinations tailored to meet diverse classroom needs.

These specialisms include:

• Science and Mathematics

• Mathematics and Information Technology (IT)

• Physical Education (PE) and Social Studies

• Social Studies and Religious and Moral Education (RME)

• Social Studies and Music

• Languages

• Agricultural Science

This range of specialisms ensures that teacher trainees are equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical teaching skills suited for modern classrooms.

Admission Requirements

Applicants seeking admission to Akrokerri College of Education must satisfy the entry requirements set by the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).

Generally, applicants must have:

• A minimum of six (6) credits in WASSCE, including English, Mathematics, and Science.

• At least three (3) of the six subjects must be in relevant electives corresponding to the applicant’s preferred programme.

• Mature applicants are also considered if they meet the criteria

The college places emphasis on merit, ensuring that admitted students are academically prepared and passionate about pursuing careers in education.

How to Apply

Applications for admission into Akrokerri College of Education are processed online via the Colleges of Education Admission Portal.

Interested applicants are required to:

• Purchase an application voucher from any branch of Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG)

• Visit the official Colleges of Education portal at admission.coeportal.edu.gh

• Enter the serial number and PIN from the voucher to access the application form.

• Fill out the online application form accurately, selecting Akrokerri College of Education as the preferred institution.

• Upload all required documents and submit the form online.

• Print a copy of the completed application form and keep it for future reference.

Successful applicants will be notified through text messages when the admission process commences.