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Teachers Training College · Mombasa

Shanzu Teachers Technical Training College (STTTC)

A historic teachers training college in Mombasa, Kenya, offering diploma and technical education since 1967.

Established
1967
59 years running
Students
1,200
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 37,700 to Ksh 72,076
Tuition range per year

The institution

Who they are, how big, and how they rank.

About

Shanzu Teachers Technical Training College, established in May 1967, is a public TVET and teacher training institution located along the Mombasa-Malindi road in Mombasa County, Kenya. Originally training P1, P2, and P3 primary teachers, the college has diversified into diploma-level teacher education and technical training.

The college offers the Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education alongside technical courses examined by KNEC, KASNEB, NITA, and ICM, with departments spanning education, business studies, and technical trades. Facilities include lecture halls, workshops, and hostels.

Accredited by TVETA and the Ministry of Education, the institution is the only public teachers training college in the coastal region, serving as the primary teacher preparation centre for Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, and Lamu counties.

The numbers

Student to staff
1:20
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

Research and innovation

Shanzu Teachers Technical Training College focuses on technical teacher training pedagogy, practical workshop instructional methodologies, vocational curriculum adaptation, and education in coastal communities.

Accredited by

3 regulatory bodies

What they teach

Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.

Admission requirements

The college requires a minimum KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) for Diploma in Primary Teacher Education and C (Plain) for diploma business courses. Certificate courses require D (Plain). Competitive programmes include Diploma in Primary Teacher Education, Diploma in Business Management, and Diploma in ICT. The college accepts KUCCPS-placed and self-sponsored students. KASNEB professional courses are available for accounting and finance career paths.

Intakes

  • January
  • May
  • September

Departments

4 listed
  • Education
  • Business Studies
  • Technical Trades
  • Hospitality

Courses offered

30 programmes

Also offered

  • Certified Public Accountants (CPA)

Campus and beyond

Where you would be, and who they are connected to.

On campus

  • Lecture Halls with modern audiovisual teaching equipment
  • Engineering Workshops for technical and vocational training
  • Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
  • Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
  • Student Hostels with residential accommodation on campus
  • Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds

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