MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

STATE DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND BASIC

EDUCATION

KWALE TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

P. O. BOX 25-80405, KINANGO
Mobile: +254 769460925
Email: kwalettc20@gmail.com
Website: www.kwalettc.co.ke
Vision: A model center for transforming society by raising a generation of passionate, competent,
professional and Ethical Teachers for primary schools and Early Childhood Development and
Education in Kenya and beyond.
Serial No.
KWL/TTC/UDECTE/2023/001

Name: AGNES MUTISYA

Address: MOMBASA
TEL:
ADMISSION FOR ECDE CERTIFICATE UPGRADE PROGRAMME TO
DIPLOMA 2023

I am pleased to inform you that the Ministry of Education, State Department of Early
Learning and Basic Education has offered you a chance in this College to pursue the
Diploma in Early Childhood Development Teacher Education (DECTE). This will be a
1500hrs course that will lead to the award of a diploma upon satisfying all tuition,
continuous assessment, practicum and summative assessment requirements.

Congratulations!

You are required to report to the college without fail on between

8.00 am and 5.00 pm.

Read the Joining Instructions carefully and act accordingly to avoid inconveniences when
you report. Ascertain that you have all joining Instructions Annexes. (Annex 1,2,3, 4 and
5). If any of them is missing contact the college through this No-0769460925

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLLEGE

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  Location of the college

Kwale Teachers Training College is located in Bang’a location of Kinango Sub County,
10KM from Kinango Town on the Kinango Samburu Tarmac Road. Those from up
country they alight at Samburu and take Matatu or Probox to Vigurungani or Kinango
Direct about 45KM.

 Correspondence

The college address is:

Kwale Teachers Training College
P.O BOX. 25-80405
Kinango
The official Telephone Number is : +254769460925
Email – kwalettc20@gmail.com
 College Rules and Regulations

A copy of the college rules and regulations will be issued to all teacher trainees during
registration and signed by the trainee as a trainees commitment of compliance

 College Diet and Medical Care

a) The college provides a balanced diet. No special diet is provided.

b) The college has a nurse on call from nearby Healthy Center to attend to any
minor ailments. Serious cases are referred to a nearby hospital; kinango sub
county Hospital and the student’s parents/guardian meet the cash.
NB. Teacher trainees are encouraged to obtain National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF)
Cover.
 Teacher Trainees Conduct
Teacher Trainees are expected to display sense of maturity, self-discipline, integrity,
balance and vigor in all activities undertaken in the interest of the college and the nation.
NB: Parents / Guardians and Teacher trainees are advised to read the whole
document for the purpose of understanding the office expectations.

The Teacher Trainees should seriously take note of all instructions and bring all required items
as per the attached annextures.

For and on behalf of the College Board of Management, members of the top management and
staff, I wish to take this opportunity to welcome you to Kwale Teacher’ College. The college
will expect hard work from you and other positive contributions for your own good, for the good
of the college and the country at large.

Thank you.

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MRS. HELLEN N. MACHUKA, HSC
CHIEF PRINCIPAL

ANNEX 1: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

KWALE TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

1.0 REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS

On admission day, you will be required to bring:-
I. Originals of the following documents for verification.
 This admission letter duly completed
 National Identity Card
 ECDE Certificate
 College Leaving Certificate
 KCSE Certificate
 School Leaving from your K.C.S.E School
 Birth Certificate

II. Three clear photocopies of:-

 National Identity Card
 ECDE Certificate
 College Leaving Certificate
 K.C.S.E Certificate
 School Leaving Certificate from your K.C.S.E School
 Birth Certificate
 TWO certified color passport size photographs taken within the last three
months, certified and stamped by your Area Chief or Assistant Chief.

III. Other requirements

 Dully filled Teacher Trainees Bio data form (Annex 2)
 Dully filled Medical Certificate (Annex 3)
 Duly signed Teacher Trainees Declaration form (Annex 4)
NB.

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Ensure that all your original certificates have been returned to you after verification. Keep your
original KCSE certificate with you and when KNEC requires it for verification it must be
availed.

2.0 FEES
Teacher Trainees will be expected to pay college fees for Term One plus all other
charges indicated in the Fees Structure (Annex 5) attached to these joining
instructions before registration. All fees MUST be deposited in the college account
indicated below.
ACCOUNT NAME: KWALE TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 1290610487
BRANCH : KWALE
BANK: KCB BANK

4.0 BOARDING REQUIREMENTS (COMPULSORY)

a. A pair of bed sheets (pink for ladies and blue for men) Maasai bed covers –(blue for
ladies and red for the men)
b. A pillow and 2 pillow cases
c. A pair of black shoes (low heels)
d. Bathroom towel
e. A melamine Plate, a standard mug and a spoon
f. A torch and an umbrella
g. Mosquito net
h. A night dress / pajamas
i. Bucket/basin and Jerry can.
j. 5 re-usable face masks.
k. 2 padlocks
l. A pair of bathroom slippers
m. A dozen of pegs and 6 hangers
n. Enough bathing and laundry soap, toothpaste and tooth brush, shoe brush and shoe
polish
o. Personal effects to last a term.
p. You will need as many decent and acceptable personal clothes and shoes, noting that
this is a Teacher Training College where you must dress officially and decently at all
times. (Jeans trousers/jeans skirts deras are not allowed for tuition). In addition,
bring Two trousers (One charcoal grey & One black - for males) OR Two skirts - (One
charcoal grey and one black for females) and Two white long sleeved shirts for both
males and females.
q. Grey or black jumper for use when it is cold.

5.0 TUTION MATERIALS (COMPULSORY)

a.Examinations and classroom assignment
i. 5 Reams of photo-copying paper
ii. 2 Reams of foolscaps
iii. Epson ink 100 ml-4 different colors
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iv. 4 packets of dustless chalk
v. Exercise Books:200 pages (24 in number - 22 ruled and 2 squared)
120 pages (11 in number)
48 ages (music manuscript exercise book)
48 Pages graph book
2 Drawing books - size A4

b. Practicum

 Four felt pens – red, blue, black and green.

 Three A4 size 200 pages book.

 Chalk board ruler.

 Twenty (20) manila sheets.

 Three A4 size 64 page squared books.
 Stencil ruler
NB: Other tuition materials required will be communicated as need arises.

c. Physical Health Education

 A pair of sports shoes.
 Red and white stripped stockings knee high for football (both men and
women)
 Track suit- Ksh. 2500.00
 Hockey Stick/TK or Pay Ksh. 3000.00
 P.E Kit ( short and yellow T-shirt)
d. Art and Craft
 A large pallet for mixing paint.
 Art paint brushes – at least 3 different sizes.
 Drawing Pencils – Staedtler HB, 4B or 6B.
 Two drawing books – size A3.
 Pritt Glue 1litre
 30cm ruler
 Three tins of powder colors, Red, Yellow and Blue
 A rubber
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  Colored pencils (Staedtler or Pelican or Nataraj brand)

e. Religious Education
 Good News Bible for CRE or
 Quran for IRE
 Hindu (Religious Education)
f. English
 English Dictionary (by Longhorn / Oxford University Press)
g. Kiswahili
 Kamusi Sanifu ya Kiswahili (by Longhorn / Oxford University Press)
h. Mathematics
 Mathematical Oxford geometrical set.
 Scientific calculator.
 30cm ruler.
i. Social Studies
Longhorn Atlas – Comprehensive Primary School Atlas, 3rd Edition.
j. Music
Soprano Descant Recorder (Baroque)
k. ICT
A smart phone
NB: Buy tuition materials for the option you did not study in P.T.E
Details of course books required will be provided at the end of Term 1

ANNEX 2 – TEACHER TRAINEE BIO DATA

KWALE TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE
1. Name in full (as it appears in KCSE certificate) ……………………………
 College Admission number ……………
 ID number ………………….. Date of Birth ………………………………..
 Sub-County …………………. County …………………………………….
 Marital status ………………... Number of children ………………………..
 Religion ……………………… Denomination ……………………………..
2. Name of father …………………………Occupation …………………….

Address…………………………………….Tel No………………………….
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 3. Name of mother…………………………Occupation…………………….

Address…………………………………….Tel No………………………….

4. Name of guardian (if (2) and (3) are not applicable) ……………………….

Address…………………………………….Tel No………………………….

Occupation……………………………………………………………………

5. Name of your Next of Kin (Close relative) to be contacted in case of emergency

other than the parent or guardian indicated above (should be older than you)
………………………………………………………………..

Your relationship with the Next of Kin………………………………………

Address…………………………………….Tel No…………………………..

6. Indicate who will be paying your college fees………………………………

b) What is your relationship…………………………………………………..

c) Teacher training college attended…………………..

College --------------------- Date----------------------

d) Results at ECDE Certificate (Show subject and grade)

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Overall Grade---------------------------------

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 7. State the co-curricular activities of your interest……………………………………….
8. Permanent Address……………………… Tel. No………………………………………..
Name of your Location…………………….e-mail address………………………………
9. Name of Assistant Chief……………………………Tel No…………………………..
Signature………………………………… Official Stamp……………………
Signature of Teacher Trainees……………………………………
Date…………………………
Signature of
Parent/Guardian…………………………………..Date………………………………

ANNEX 3-TEACHER TRAINEE’S MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

KWALE TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE
SECTION A-To be completed by applicant
SECTION B-To be completed by a Government Medical Officer of Health

SECTION ‘A’: TEACHER TRAINEE’S MEDICAL HISTORY

1. Name of applicant: ……………………………………………….
2. Make a brief statement about any sickness and/or disability that you have suffered
from in the past two years
a) Nature of sickness and /or
disability………………………………………………………………
b) Were you hospitalized? YES/NO if ‘yes’, state where and for how long…………….
c) Any special recommendation made by the doctor who treated you………………
d) Any observation you would like to make about your health………………………..
3. Bring medical documents of regular treatment with you IF ANY. They will be treated
with confidentiality.

SECTION ‘B’: MEDICAL OFFICER’S EXAMINATION REPORT

1. Blood group…………………. Anemia ………………………………

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 2. General health-Weight…………………………………….Height……………………. ….
Appearance………………………………………………………….
3. Eyes…………………….Unaided: Right………………Left………………………………
Aided: Right………………….Left……………………………….
4. Color Blind ……………………………Visual fields………………………
5. Ears: Sound perceptions; Right…………………………………..
Left……………………………
6. Teeth…………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Chest
a)
Heart……………………………………………………………………………………….
b) Lungs……………………………………………………………………………………
c) Tuberculosis; special reference to tuberculosis-Lesions………………………………
d) Chest X-ray report………………………………………………………………………
8. Abdomen
a) Spleen…………………………………………………………………………………….
b) Liver………………………………………………………………………………………..
9. Spinal column………………………………………………………………………………..
10. Other areas, defect or diseases………………………………………………………….
a) Defect of speech/Visibility/Hearing………………………………………………………
b) Epilepsy…………………………………………………………………………………….
c) Urine………………………………………………………………………………….
d) Stool……………………………………………………………………………………….
e) Venereal diseases……………………………………………………………………..
f) Rheumatic diseases………………………………………………………………….
11. Physical deformities/ impairment ………………………………………………
12. Female students only:
6.0 Abdominal palpation ………………………………………………………

7.0 Pregnant/ Not pregnant …………………………………………….

8.0 Estimated period of pregnancy ………………………………………………….

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9.0 Additional comment ………………………………………………….

DOCTOR’S ASSESSMENT
I hereby confirm that I have this day examined:
Name ( Teacher Trainee)………………………………………
Teacher Trainees signature ……………………….

And in my opinion, he/she is fit/unfit for admission into the college as a student.
Any general observations
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………….………………………

Medical Officer of Health

Name …………………………………………………………………………..….

Designation ………………………………………………………………………………..

Hospital ……………………………………………………………………………………

Signature ………………… Date……………………… Stamp ………………………………

ANNEX 4: TEACHER TRAINEE DECLARATION FORM

KWALE TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

TEACHER TRAINEE’S COMMITMENTS

I accept the offer given to train at Kwale Teachers Training College and make the following
commitments:
1. I will take part in all training programmes by:

 Attending all lessons without fail.

 Carrying out all my academic activities i.e. projects, assignments, examinations and
practicum as required.

 Taking part in games and sports.

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  Actively participating in at least one club and one society.

 Participating in drama, music and college cultural activities.

2. Being a good ambassador of the college by observing governing rules and regulations.
3. Upholding the college core values; accountability, professionalism, honesty,
transparency, self-discipline, Integrity and respect
4. Adhering to all Ministry of Health Covid-19 protocols in the college.
5. Not to engage in the following acts:
i) Violence e.g. fighting.
ii) Immoral practices including indecent dressing and language.
iii) Theft.
iv) Use of falsified documents/ forgery.
v) Fraud / other forms of dishonesty.
vi) Drunkenness or taking any drugs including smoking.
vii) Lateness when reporting to college.
viii) Failing to obey or show respect to those in authority.
ix) Accommodating non-students in the hostels.
x) Failure to attend assemblies and any other college programmes.
xi) Convening or participating in any unauthorized and unlawful assembly and meetings.
xii) Sleeping outside the college without any official permission.
6. I commit to participate in
i) Cleaning the hostels and the surrounding environments.
ii) Adhering to proper etiquette in the Dining Hall and making it clean.
iii) Maintaining cleanliness in the tuition area.
iv) Observing personal hygiene and grooming at all times.

5.1 DECLARATION BY TEACHER TRAINEE

I declare that I shall abide to the above commitments failure to which the college’s
disciplinary policy shall apply.
Name of Teacher Trainee………………………. Class …………… Admission
Number…………….
Identity card Number …………………Signature ……..... Date ……………………..
Home address ……………………………………………………………….

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 WITNESS

Name of parent/guardian …………………………………….…………………………

I.D No……………………….. Signature…..………………………………………

Date…………………………… Telephone …………………………………

ANNEX 5: FEES FOR UPGRADE DECTE -2022

KWALE TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

S/ VOTEHEAD 1ST YEAR 2022 (KSH)

NO
1 B.E.S 30,000.00
2 TUITION 2,000.00
LT&T 4,000.00
4 MEDICAL 1000.00
5 ACTIVITY 2,000.00
6 RMI 3,000.00
7 VRM/REPLACEMENT 6,000.00
8 ADMINISTRATIVE COST 2,500.00
9 EWC 3,956.00
10 PE SUBSIDY & GRATUITY 8,620.00
11 ICT EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES 4,000.00

12 KNEC ASSESSMENT FEES * -

13 PRACTICUM 2,500.00
14 STUDENTS COUNCIL 600.00
15 CLUBS, SOCIETIES AND 600.00
COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING
16 STUDENT ID 300.00
TOTAL 71,076.00.00
Assessment and final practicum fees will be paid in addition to the above when required.
Total payment for first term – ksh. 42,500.00
Second Term fees -Ksh. 28,576.00
Total Annual fees - Ksh. 71,076.00

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MRS. HELLEN N. MACHUKA,HSC
CHIEF PRINCIPAL

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