Programmes Offered at Mount Mary College of Education, Admission Requirements & How to Apply

Brief Background

Mount Mary College of Education is a teacher education college situated north-east of Somanya, on a hill overlooking the Somanya and Odumase townships.

The college was founded in Agormanya in 1947 and moved to its present location in 1951.

Mt. Mary College of Education has offered several courses at different levels of attainment in line with government policy on teacher education.

The college started with a two-year Post Middle Teacher’s Certificate ‘B’ course.

In 1953, Certificate ‘A’ Post ‘B’ was also started. In January 1954, the college added a third variety of students – Teachers’ External Certificate holders, who were admitted to do a two-year course for the award of the Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ Post ‘B’ External.

In 1963, the Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ 4-year program was started. These two courses remained till 1974 when the status of the college changed to 2-year Post post-secondary college.

A year later, students were admitted for a 3-year post-secondary course.

The college remained a male institution until September 1974, when it became co-educational with the admission of 20 female students.

Current Programmes Offered at Mount Mary College of Education

Currently, It is one of the 46 public colleges of education in Ghana and is affiliated with the University of Ghana, Legon.

Mount Mary College of Education has received an Institutional accreditation from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to run the following programs;

1. 4-year Bachelor of Education in Primary Education program (regular).
2. 4-year Bachelor of Education in Junior High School Programme (regular) with specialisms in;
   a. Social Studies and History
   b. English and Ghanaian Language
   c. R.M.E and Music
   d. French and English
   e. French and Ghanaian Language.

However, it should also be noted that French is compulsory to study when in Level 100.

The motto of the college is VIRTUS ET SCIENTIA (Character and Knowledge).

However, D7 is not an acceptable grade for getting admission into Mount Mary College of Education. Your only guarantee for admission is to PASS in your WASSCE with a good grade(A1-C6)

Admission Requirements

The general requirement for admission to the 4-Year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Programme is as follows:

WASSCE Holders:                                

CREDIT PASSES (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) Core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics, and three (3) Elective subjects relevant to the course of

SSSCE Holders:

CREDIT PASSES (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) Core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics, and three (3) Elective subjects relevant to the course of study.

Step-by-step application guide

1. Confirm you’re eligible
   • WASSCE: Credit passes (A1–C6) in 6 subjects—3 core (English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science or Social Studies) plus 3 relevant electives.
   • SSSCE: Credit passes (A–D) in the same structure (3 core + 3 electives).
   • TVET, GCE/GBCE/ABCE, and foreign-qualification routes are also accepted (see full circular for details).

2. Gather what you need before paying
   • Active mobile number (you’ll get SMS updates).
   • Email address.
   • Passport photo in JPG/JPEG, ≤ 40 KB.
   • Your WAEC index number

3. Buy an application e-voucher
   • Pay at any CBG branch or via mobile money by dialing *924*8# (all networks).
   • You’ll receive a PIN and Serial Number plus the portal address. (Amounts can change—use the current figure shown when you dial or at the bank.)

4. Go to the official portal
   • Visit  admission.coeportal.edu.gh and choose Login.
   • Enter your PIN/Serial from the voucher.

5. Fill the online form carefully
   • Enter your biodata and academic details.
   • Upload your passport photo (JPG/JPEG, ≤ 40 KB).
   • Choose 1st, 2nd, and 3rd College choices in order of preference.
   • Select one Ghanaian Language offered in your chosen college(s).
   • Use Preview to check, then Edit if needed before final submit.

6. Print and post your application
   • After submitting online, print the completed form.
   • Attach one passport photo and results slip(s) (if available).
   • Send by EMS (Ghana Post priority) to the Principal of your 1st-choice college.

7. Track updates
   • You’ll get SMS confirming receipt, and later admission offers (also by SMS). Keep your phone on and number active.

8. Results verification & integrity
   • Colleges will verify your results with WAEC. Submitting false documents has legal consequences.

Pro tips to avoid delays

• Use your own phone number and email (not a friend’s/café’s).
• Keep your voucher safe for logins/edits.
• Make sure your photo size and format meet the spec to prevent upload errors.
• Post your EMS envelope early and keep the receipt/tracking

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