Programmes Offered At Wesley College Of Education, Admission Requirements & How to Apply

Brief History Of Wesco

Wesley College of Education, Kumasi, was established by the Methodist Church when in 1918 the Synod of the Gold Coast Methodist Church decided to relocate the training of the Church’s workers from Cape Coast and Fourah Bay to the Kemp buildings in Aburi in the Eastern Region of Ghana. 

At the Kemp buildings, the church started training Ministers and teacher catechists under the tutelage of Rev. S. J. Gibson.  In 1921, however, Rev. C. W. Armstrong took over from Rev. Gibson. 

In 1922 the full-fledged institution was named WESLEY COLLEGE and the Rev. C. W. Armstrong became the first Principal with Mr. L. A. Greaves as the first Vice-Principal.  

The courses offered in the College have gone through upgrading from 2-year Cert ‘B’; 4-year Cert ‘A’; 2-year Post-Secondary Cert ‘A; 3-year Post-Secondary Cert ‘A’; Diploma in Basic Education (DBE) and now 4year B.Ed. Degree.

Current Programmes offered At Wesley College Of Education

Currently, Wesley College of Education offers the following programmes;

1. B. Ed. Primary Education
2. B.Ed. JHS Education

B.Ed JHS Education Options

• Math & Science
• Math & ICT
• Agric & Science
• Home Economics
• French
• English Language & Ghanaian Language
• Visual Arts

Wesley College of Education is among the few colleges in Ghana offering special programmes for the visually impaired.

Entry 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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