Applicants who applied for admission into Ghana’s 49 public Colleges of Education for the 2026/2027 academic year are currently waiting for the selection and admission process.
While many applicants are concerned about when they will receive their admission offers, it is also important to understand the basic requirements used in the admission process.
The admission is for the four-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree programmes offered by the Colleges of Education.
WASSCE Admission Requirements
WASSCE applicants are required to have credit passes from A1 to C6 in six subjects.
The six subjects must include:
- English Language
- Core Mathematics
- Integrated Science or Social Studies
- Three relevant elective subjects related to the programme of study.
SSSCE Admission Requirements
Applicants with SSSCE results are required to have credit passes from A to D in six subjects.
These should include English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies, and three relevant elective subjects.
Other Applicants
Applicants with GCE Advanced Level, ABCE, TVET and foreign qualifications also have specific admission requirements.
GCE Advanced Level applicants must have passes in three subjects, with at least one being Grade D or better, together with credit passes in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects.
ABCE applicants must have passes in three subjects, with at least one being Grade D or better, as well as credit passes in five relevant GBCE subjects.
TVET applicants must meet the specified Certificate II and relevant subject requirements.
How Selection May Be Considered
For applicants who have already submitted their applications, one important thing to remember is that applicants selected three Colleges of Education in order of preference.
Applicants were required to indicate:
- First-choice College
- Second-choice College
- Third-choice College
The official application guidelines specifically required applicants to select the three colleges according to their order of preference.
Therefore, applicants should pay attention to the college they selected as their first choice, while also understanding that being eligible for admission does not by itself mean that admission is guaranteed.
The official admission document provided does not give a specific formula showing exactly how first-, second- and third-choice applicants will be selected. It also does not state that every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will automatically receive admission.
Meeting the Minimum Requirements
Meeting the minimum admission requirements is an important part of the selection process.
However, applicants should understand that meeting the minimum requirements does not necessarily mean that an applicant will automatically receive an admission offer.
Applicants should therefore wait for the official selection and admission results rather than assuming that they have been admitted based only on their results.
Admission Notifications
Applicants should keep the phone number they used during the application active.
According to the admission guidelines, applicants are notified about the receipt of their applications through SMS, while successful applicants will receive admission offer notifications through SMS using the phone number provided during the application.
The Colleges of Education will also verify applicants’ results with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) during the admission process.
What Applicants Should Do While Waiting
Applicants who have already applied should:
- Keep their application details safe.
- Keep their registered phone number active.
- Regularly check for admission updates.
- Avoid relying on unverified admission information.
- Be patient while the selection process is ongoing.
- Check their admission status when the official admission status-checking system becomes available.
Final Word
The 2026/2027 Colleges of Education admission process is an important stage for applicants hoping to begin their Bachelor of Education programme.
Applicants who have already applied should remember that selection is different from simply meeting the minimum entry requirements. Their preferred colleges, programme choices and the official selection process all form part of the admission process.
As applicants wait for the admission list and admission notifications, they should continue to follow reliable updates and avoid paying money to individuals who claim they can guarantee admission.
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