Coleman Publications has sighted a slide from the NTC, which reveals a comprehensive update on the upcoming Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE), scheduled to take place from October 13th to 15th, 2025, as part of its ongoing reform agenda to enhance teacher professionalism and accountability.
New Format:
Under the revised framework, candidates will now undertake the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE), which integrates both theoretical and practical components.
The reform aims to ensure that newly trained teachers demonstrate not only subject mastery but also classroom readiness and pedagogical competence.
| Reform Area | GTLE Then (Old) | GTLE Now (New) |
| Time to Write GTLE | Exam written one year after completion of training – Cancelled | Exam now integrated into final-year examinations of teacher training |
| Exam Centre Selection | Candidates not permitted to write in their training institutions – Cancelled | Candidates permitted to write in their colleges or institutions |
| Practical Component | No practical component; Pedagogy scored out of 100% – Cancelled | Teaching practice now counts for 30% of Pedagogy; theory counts for 70% |
It should be noted that final-year students will write the reformed version, while resitters and graduates who are yet to write the 2025 GTLE I written in July will follow the old format.
Registration and Indexing Protocols
The NTC has emphasised that prospective candidates must be indexed by their training institutions before initiating payment or registration.
Key directives include:
- Candidates can only pay for indexing after their details have been uploaded onto the NTC indexing portal.
- Payments made by unqualified individuals or those not indexed will not be refunded.
- Indexing payments cannot be processed at banks or via short codes unless candidate details are present on the portal.
How to Check Your Indexing Status on the NTC Portal
To confirm whether your training institution has uploaded your details for indexing:
- Visit the official NTC Indexing Portal
- Click on “Check Confirmation Status” or “Verify Your Indexing Number”
- Enter your Indexing Number or relevant credentials
- Click Submit to view your indexing status
- If your details are valid, the system will confirm your eligibility
- If not, contact your college authorities to ensure your data has been submitted to NTC
Candidates who paid but didn’t receive their indexing number via SMS can retrieve it using their transaction number from the bank or mobile payment receipt.
Selection of Examination Centres
Candidates will be required to select their preferred examination centres during registration.
However, centre allocation will be subject to availability and logistical considerations.
Photograph and Data Integrity
The Council has made it clear that no requests for photograph changes will be accepted after the examination.
Candidates are urged to:
- Carefully review all personal information before submission
- Print a summary of their registration inputs
- Read and accept the examination regulations before finalizing registration
- Secure their PIN and Serial Numbers for future access
Cautions and Advisory
To ensure a smooth registration and examination process, the NTC has issued the following advisories:
- Do not use one phone number to purchase multiple vouchers; this may cause registration errors
- Dress code for the examination is strictly formal or professional
- Babies are not permitted in the examination hall under any circumstances
- Registration deadline is 28th September 2025, with no extensions beyond this date
Examination Dates
The 2025 GTLE II will be conducted nationwide from 13th to 15th October 2025, with candidates expected to adhere strictly to all guidelines and protocols.
It should be noted that this period will serve as the final phase of the post-graduation licensure model and mark the beginning of the reformed version for final-year students.
Final-year students should be aware that they will be required to pay ( for the indexing & registration) to write the licensure examination, and are therefore encouraged to prepare accordingly.
Coleman Publications will continue to monitor and report on all emerging developments related to the GTLE reforms and broader educational policy updates.
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