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

Brief Background

Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) College of Education, formerly known as OLA Training College, is the premiere women’s college in Ghana and the whole of Sub-Saharan Africa.

The College was established by the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (a Catholic Missionary Order) in 1924.

OLA is one of the 46 public colleges of education in Ghana, and it is located in Cape Coast. OLA is affiliated to the University of Cape Coast, UCC.

To meet various teacher needs of the country, the college has run various pre-service teacher training programs at different times.

From 1926 to 1960 the College operated as a two-year certificate ‘B’ College.

In 1960 a 4-year certificate ‘A’ teachers’ program was started. A parallel two-year post ‘B’ program was run alongside to upgrade certificate ‘B’ teachers to Certificate ‘A’

Between 1968 and 1973 the College was charged to run a specialist home economics course to train teachers for the country’s experimental junior secondary schools which were about to start.

In 1975 the college embraced a new educational reform and introduced the three-year post-secondary teachers’ program which became the focal point for the training of teachers for almost thirty years.

In September 2002, a new Teacher Education Policy dubbed IN-IN-OUT was born, which followed a reform of upgrading teacher training colleges into diploma awarding institutions introduced in October 2004.

OLA College of Education received Institutional accreditation from the National Accreditation Board to run the following four programs;

• 3-year Diploma in Basic Education general program (regular).
• 3-year Diploma in Basic Education, Science, and Mathematics program (regular)
• 4-year Diploma in Basic Education by distance education (for non-professional teachers)
• 2-year Sandwich Diploma in Basic Education (for Cert. ‘A’ teachers)

Current Programmes offered at OLA College of Education

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

1. 4-year Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood program (regular).
2. 4-year Bachelor of Education in Primary Education program (regular).
3. 4-year Bachelor of Education in Junior High School Programme (regular), with specialisms in;
   a. Home Economics
   b. Mathematics and science
   c. Mathematics and ICT
   d. Social Studies and Music
   e. Social Studies and RME
   f. English and Music
   g. English and RME
   h. English and Social Studies
   I. English and Languages
   j. Visual Arts

The College has established itself remarkably in the fields of academia, community service, and sports

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