Kibabii Diploma Teachers Training College (KDTTC)
A public diploma teachers training college in Bungoma, Kenya, training secondary school teachers.
- County
- Bungoma
- Established
- 2010
- Students
- 1,500
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Kibabii Diploma Teachers Training College is a public teacher training institution located along the Chwele-Kimilili-Kamukuywa road in Bungoma County, Kenya. The college serves over 1,500 students training for the Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (DSTE).
The college offers teaching subjects across sciences, languages, and humanities, including Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Kiswahili, Geography, History, Agriculture, and Business Studies, with professional learning areas and physical education as compulsory components.
Accredited by the Ministry of Education and KNEC, the institution is the primary public diploma teacher training college in the western region, serving Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, and Trans Nzoia counties.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 53,550 to Ksh 67,189
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kisiwa Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on pedagogical research in teacher education, with emphasis on science instruction methods and language teaching strategies for secondary schools.
Accredited by
- Ministry of Education (Kenya)
- Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
- Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA)
What they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Admission requirements
The college requires a minimum KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) for the Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education, with C+ in the two chosen teaching subjects. Competitive subject combinations include Mathematics and Biology, English and Kiswahili, and History and Christian Religious Education. The college accepts KUCCPS-placed and self-sponsored students. Bridging courses are available for applicants who do not meet direct entry requirements.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
5 listed- Science Education
- Languages Education
- Humanities Education
- Business Education
- Physical Education
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Science Laboratories for biology chemistry and physics
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for trainees
- Lecture Halls with modern audiovisual teaching equipment
- Student Hostels with residential accommodation facilities
- Sports Facilities including football field and athletics track
Notable alumni
- Graduates teaching in secondary schools across the western region
- Alumni serving as education officers in Bungoma and neighbouring counties
Further reading
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