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

Brief Background

Foso College of Education is a co-educational teacher education college in Foso (Assin North Municipal District, Central Region, Ghana)

The college which was opened in 1965 by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah is often referred to as the University of Assin by the local people.

Foso Training College has run every pre-tertiary teacher training programme in Ghana in the past.

These programmes include the following:

• 4-Year Post-Middle Certificate ‘A’
• 2-Year Post-Middle Certificate ‘B’
• 2-Year Post ‘B’ Certificate ‘A’
• 2-Year Post-Secondary Certificate ‘A’
• 2-Year Post ‘A’ Specialist Course in Agricultural Science
• 3-Year Post-Secondary Certificate ‘A’
• 3-Year Post-Secondary Specialist Course in Mathematics, Science, Agricultural Science and
• 2-Year Post-Middle Certificate ‘A’ (Modular)

The College is one of the 46 public colleges of education in Ghana and is affiliated to the University of Cape Coast, UCC.College

Current Programmes Offered at Foso College of Education

Currently, Foso College of Education has received an Institutional accreditation from thne Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to run the following 4-year Bachelor of Education programmes;

• B.Ed Primary Education programme (regular).
• B.Ed Junior High School Programme (regular), with specialism in;
  a. Performing Arts
  b. Agric Science and ICT
  c. Home Economics
  d. Social studies &RME
  e. Languages
  f. Maths and ICT
  g. Maths & Science
  h. Physical Education

The College’s vision is to become a centre of excellence for training quality teachers whose orientation is holistic and consistent with national aspirations and development.

However, D7 is not an acceptable grade for getting admission into Foso 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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