Education

Established in 1992 and with a growing reputation for excellence, the University of Education, Winneba, is one of the leading academic institutions in Ghana. It has been tasked with training and producing the next professional educators to lead Ghana's new national vision when it comes to education. The Ghanaian government hopes that doing this will hasten social and economic development, which is why thousands of people apply for admission...

Since its establishment in 1962, the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has not lost its place when it comes to producing highly qualified and skilled manpower to the African economic hub. In addition to its earlier known function of producing graduate teachers, the global tertiary educational institution has gone on to produce health care professionals, legal professionals, administrators, and agriculturalists. The UCC is also best for bringing quality distance...

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) is one of the most prestigious and sought after universities in Ghana. It is also one of the oldest universities in the country only after the University of Ghana and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. The institution has continued to attract the interest of prospective students both within the country and from other parts of the African continent. UCC has five colleges...

Understanding how to go about getting the NSS Ghana PIN code is one thing that is very important to all Ghanaian students of higher learning and fresh graduates. This is because, without getting this PIN code, it will be impossible for them to serve their country after completing their studies. For the record, the NSS simply means 'National Service Scheme' which refers to a national program by the Ghanaian...

Founded in 1973, the National Service Scheme mandates graduating students from recognized tertiary institutions in Ghana to serve the country with a one-year national service. NSS Ghana incorporates graduating students from all tertiary institutions, including universities, technical colleges, and polytechnics who receive postings to various establishments to serve. This scheme aims to provide fresh graduates with practical experience in professional settings, either within the public or private sector. It is...

By different rankings of Universities in Ghana both locally and internationally, University for Development Studies has found its way to be among the topmost institutions in the country for quite a long time now, attracting both local and international students. However, for one to get a place in the institution, there are the UDS admission requirements that have to be met, and also the application process that is important...

NSS is the acronym for National Service Scheme, a program established by the Government of Ghana to ensure that all Ghanaian students who have studied and graduated from accredited tertiary institutions anywhere in the world take part in a one-year national service to their country. The National Service Scheme which is effectively overseen by the National Service Secretariat in Ghana is so important that failure to take part in it...

One of the biggest and most prestigious universities in the whole of Ghana is the University for Development Studies. The institution was first established in 1992 by the country's government and has four different campuses that offer different courses across the various programmes delivered. USD courses are not just many, they also cut across various schools, faculties, and institutes for basically any kind of skill or knowledge students may...

GNPC Scholarships are among the most prestigious student scholarships in Ghana and it is craved for every year by thousands of Ghanaian students seeking some help with fees. For the record, GNPC is an acronym for Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, the government agency that is responsible for the exploration, distribution, and licensing of petroleum-related activities in Ghana. Every year, GNPC offers scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate Ghanaian students through...

The government of Ghana requires that all graduates of Ghana origin should complete a one-year national service in their country. This law is not only binding on those that underwent their tertiary programs in Ghana. People that went abroad to study are also required by law to go through the same process. At the successful completion of their national service year, enrollees become eligible to receive an NSS Ghana...

For the University for Development Studies students in Ghana, accessing their UDS student portal is very easy and requires users to follow a few steps. All you need is an internet-enabled device and data to connect you to the internet. Just get your login credentials ready and go through the approved URL to enter the portal. Once you are in, there is a long list of things that can...

Immediately after primary school education, pupils have to move over to the next phase of life and that is secondary school education. But for Kenyan pupils, this transition happens to be a big deal; they have to pass the KCPE- Kenyan Certificate of Primary Education, even pupils from private schools are also required to take this exam. With this, they are eligible for form one selection into schools owned by...

As part of its effort to equip citizens with modern skills and tools to live in the 21st century, the Kenyan government has made significant changes in the education sector. One of these changes is the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) portal which requires a few steps for registration. The system collates relevant data on students, schools, and aid administrative decisions by providing data-driven insights. Since it came online...

You have done the hard work. You have studied for your exam, and now it is time to see the reward for your efforts. Checking your KNEC KCPE or KCSE results is just as easy as registering for the exam, i.e., you can do it online. There is also a way to access your results via SMS. In line with its resolve to improve the country's quality of education, Kenya's...

Since the launch of the Vodacom e-School e-learning platform by mobile telecommunication giants Vodacom in 2014, it has gained widespread acceptability most especially from the first half of 2020 when the rampaging COVID-19 virus forced schools to shut down. In the period, users on the platform increased to over a million with overwhelming engagement thanks to the various services that it offers one of which is the Vodacom e-School...

Kenya Accountancy and Secretaries National and Examination Board (KASNEB) requires candidates who sat for the exams to open a KASNEB Students Portal Account through which they can have access to personal information like checking of results and uploading relevant documents. Creating an account on the student portal can be done seamlessly in the steps which have been detailed below. Besides, there is no cause for alarm for candidates who...

Checking your performance in the Kenya Accountancy and Secretaries National and Examination Board (KASNEB) examinations has been made very easy for candidates who sat for the exams. To access your KASNEB results, there is the option of going to the student portal where you will either leverage the app or the site. The SMS method is also effective and would cost only a token of ten Kenyan shillings. Candidates...

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is the governing body responsible for collecting registrations and organizing the yearly examinations for primary and secondary school students. The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) is an annual exam specifically designed to test primary school students who have completed eight years of primary education. On the other hand, the Kenya Certificate for Secondary Education (KCSE) is uniquely for the senior students who...

When an organization performs as many functions and is as vital as KNEC, citizens must have multiple ways, including phone numbers and mail addresses to contact it. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) was formed in 1980 to perform some specialized and essential functions in Kenya's education and examinations. The council took over from the now disbanded Ministry of Education and East-African Examinations Council. The central role of KNEC is...

Lack of funds for tuition has been a major stumbling block that kills people’s dreams of acquiring higher educational qualifications. This is made even worse by the exorbitant costs associated with acquiring an education in the East African country of Kenya which often deters aspiring students from going in pursuit of their dreams. However, there are ways to solve these problems and still get the education/certificate you want. It...

Education is a crucial sector that must not be ignored whilst planning for sustainable development and teachers are at the forefront of it all. Given that, and the fact that high-quality education is very important for Kenyans, its constitution made it an offense for anyone to engage in any capacity as a teacher without being registered. To make it easier for people to apply and get registered as teachers,...

TSC is an acronym for Teachers Service Commission while TPAD stands for Teachers Performance Appraisal and Development. The TPAD is a system put in place by Kenya's TSC to appraise the performance of teachers in order to ensure that they are in line with the standards already laid down by the commission. To create a TPAD account, a teacher would have to visit the the TSC TPAD website but...

To legally practice as a teacher in Kenya, it is essential to undergo and complete your TSC Number application. Article 237 of the Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC) mandates the commission to register every teacher in the country before teaching in schools. The TSC number ensures you are recognized as a competent teacher by the Kenyan Government and means you are entitled to the benefits of being a member. The TSC...

Where do you think Africa's most expensive school is located? Well, the International Schools Database as recent as January 2020 completed an analysis of the cost of schooling in any of the international schools around the world. And in this year's edition as always, the survey utilized a database of international schools in the world to arrive at the result. As realistic as it may sound, Africa Leadership Academy South...

Pursuing higher education is relevant but much more important is the source and quality of the information you receive which shapes your knowledge. The world university rankings rate most of the major higher institutions across the globe. African Universities, just like every other thing that can be ranked, are highly subject to change - and a few of these African universities have proven to be better than others in...