Historical Overview of Mampong Technical College of Education
Mampong Technical College of Education, located in Mampong – Ashanti in the Mampong Municipal, is one of the 46 public colleges in Ghana.
It was founded in 1922 as one of four trade schools established by the then Governor of the Gold Coast, Governor Sir Fredrick Gordon Guggisberg.
Over the years, the institution has undergone several transformations, including:
- Trade School (1922 – 1937)
- Borstal Institute/Boys Correction Home (1937 – 1941)
- Army Camp (Outbreak of World War II) (1941 – 1945)
- Government Trade School (1945 – 1960)
- Junior Technical Institute (1969 – 1976)
- Technical Teachers College (1976 – 2007)
- Mampong Technical College of Education (2007 – Date)
Programmes and Specializations
In 1967, the College offered the 5-year Handicraft Teacher’s Certificate A.
The same year, it introduced the 3-year Post Secondary programme.
In September 2004, the 3-Year Diploma in Basic Education program was launched with Technical Skills as a specialization.
Current Programmes Offered at Mampong Technical College of Education
Currently, Mampong Technical College of Education, which prides itself as the only all-male College of Education in Ghana, offers a 4-Year Bachelor Degree in Basic Education, Junior Secondary School Programme.
The College has pioneered programmes for training teachers to handle Pre-Technical Skills at the Basic Level of Education in Ghana.
Elective Subjects
At present, applicants may choose from the following elective options if they have offered any of these subjects at the Senior High School level:
- Technical
- Mathematics and ICT
- Science and ICT
- Visual Arts
- Mathematics and Science
- Agriculture and Home Economics
However, D7 is not an acceptable grade for getting admission to Mampong Technical College of Education. Your only guarantee for admission is to PASS 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.
GCE Advanced Level Applicants
Applicants must:
- Have passes in three (3) subjects (at least one of the passes should be Grade D or better).
- Have credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, and a Science subject or a Social Science subject.
Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Applicants
Applicants must:
- Have passes in three (3) subjects (at least one of the passes should be Grade D or better).
- Have credit passes in five (5) subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE).
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Applicants
Applicants must:
- Have TVET Certificate II Examinations with Lower Credit (C-) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core subjects, which include English, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies, and three (3) relevant Elective Subjects.
- Possess Certificate II in three (3) relevant trade areas awarded by Technical Examinations Unit (TEU), National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI), City & Guilds, and other authorized awarding bodies, in addition to NABPTEX Certificate II in lieu of passes in English and Mathematics.
- Have National Board for Professional and Technicians Examinations (NABPTEX) Certificate II in relevant trade areas in addition to three (3) credit passes in WASSCE/SSSCE core subjects, including English and Mathematics.
Step-by-step application guide
- 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).
- 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
- 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.)
- Go to the official portal
- Visit admission.coeportal.edu.gh and choose Login.
- Enter your PIN/Serial from the voucher.
- 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.
- 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.
- Track updates
- You’ll get SMS confirming receipt, and later admission offers (also by SMS). Keep your phone on and number active.
- 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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