The first ever teacher licensing examination will take place in the various Colleges of Education throughout the country, beginning September 10-12, this year, officials say.
The only Colleges of Education exempted from serving as venues for the examination are Christ the Teacher, Akyem Oda Methodist, St. Ambrose, Mac Coy, Cambridge, Jackson and Holy Spirit.
The examination is opened to all holders of Diploma in Basic Education, Bachelor of Education and Post Graduate Diploma in Education who are desirous of seeking employment with the Ghana Education Service(GES).
The examination will be focused on essential skills for Teaching, Numeracy and Literacy.
The professional teaching license is the highest mark of professional accomplishment that makes the Ghanaian teacher a member of a larger network of accomplished educators shaping the profession and lives.
It demonstrates the legal authorisation of the mandate of the NTC, indicating a teacher has met all standards required for the profession.
The National Teaching Council (NTC) has the ultimate responsibility to ensure that the examination meets technical, professional, and professional standards, and status of a teacher by assessing candidates abilities to practice competently.
Examination Formats
The examination will be structured into
Paper 1
– objective (multiple choice)
– filling in the blank spaces and
– case study.
Paper 2
– Practical Teaching session.
Requirement for Examination
Before undertaking the examination, a candidate must obtain the following:
– Gone through indexing successfully
– Pass DBE, BEd or a PGDE program.
– Provide evidence of obtaining such certificate(s)
– Apply online and complete the application form for the licensure examination.
– Pay a stipulated licensure examination fee
Pass mark
The maximum score for each examination is 100%. A candidate must obtain at least 50% points to pass each category.
Content of Examination
The Licensing Examination shall focus on major areas of professional values, practices and knowledge identified in the teaching standards enshrined in the PTPDM policy.
Application procedure for the examination
Application forms and fees:
Candidates must complete form online
Pay examination fee
Submit a copy of the receipt to NTC online.
Get a confirmation from NTC
