Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education Colleges and Universities in Ghana

Early childhood care and education (ECCE) is more than preparation for primary school.

It aims at the holistic development of a child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs in order to build a solid and broad foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing.

Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education in Ghana are:

UCC

Gbewaa College of Education, Pusiga.

Tumu College of Education, Tumu.

City & Guilds Institution, Accra.

Entry Requirements: 

Requirements for Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) holders  1. six passes (A-C) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and

2. at least three (3) of the passes must be relevant to the area of specialization. 

Requirements for West African Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) holders.   1. six passes (A1-C6) in all subjects, including English Language and Mathematics; and

2. must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes relevant to the area of specialization.

Admission requirements for Matured Applicants  

1. at least, Twenty-Five (25) years old by 31st December, in the year the application is made.

A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate issued not less than five (5) years from the day of completing the application form should be closed with the application materials.

2. Have any one of the following:     

Minimum of Senior High School of Certificate     

Teacher’s Cert ‘A’

NB. Applicants who do not have credit passes in English and Mathematics at either SSSCE/WASSCE OR GCE ‘O’ Level would be required to register and pass special examinations in those subjects.

What can I do with an ECE certificate?

Preschool Teacher.

Kindergarten & Elementary School Teacher.

Nanny.

Childcare Center Director.

Childcare Worker.

Special Education Teacher.

School Counselor or Psychologist.