Serowe College of Education

COLLEGES OF EDUCATION – ADMISSIONS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2018/19 (AUGUST)

1. The Department of Teacher Training and Technical Education invites applications from candidates aspiring to study for the following programmes:-

• Three-year Diploma in Secondary Education (DSE) at Molepolole and Tonota Colleges of Education
• Three-year Diploma in Primary Education(DPE) at Serowe and Tlokweng Colleges of Education
• Three-year Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECCE) at Serowe College of Education

2. The spaces are available for the following subjects as indicated below:

a) Diploma in Secondary Education) DSE)
Candidates applying for admission into this programme are expected to choose one (1) major subject and one (1) minor subject from a list of subjects offered at Molepolole and Tonota Colleges of Education. In addition, ALL students are expected to do the following core subjects: Communication and Study Skills, Foundations of Education, Special Education and Education Technology.

• Molepolole College of Education (MCE) offers the following subjects:
- Major: Art, Design and Technology, Moral Education, English, Setswana, Science, Mathematics and Religious Education.
- Minor: Music, Computer Education, Library Studies, English, Setswana, Science, Mathematics, Religious Education and Guidance and Counselling.

• Tonota College of Education (TCE) offers the following subjects:
- Major: Home Economics`, Social Studies, Agriculture, Business Studies, Moral Education, English, Setswana, Science, Mathematics and Religious Education.
- Minor: Physical Education, Social Studies, Agriculture, English, Setswana, Science, Mathematics, Religious Education, Library Studies, and Guidance & Counselling.

b) Diploma in Primary Education (DPE)

Candidates for this programme are required to take ALL subjects in the Primary School Curriculum, and in addition, select an area of specialization from any one of the following combinations:
• Mathematics and Science
• English and Setswana
• Social Studies and Religious Education
• Practical Subjects: any two from the following: Agriculture; Art, Craft and Design; Home Economics; Music; Physical Education.

c) Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECCE)

Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECCE): Candidates in this programme are required to take ALL the required courses within the programme.

3. Entry Requirements for DSE, DPE and DECCE

• Category I: (1) Candidates with BGCSE or its equivalence with a minimum of at least 3 subjects passed with credits.
(11) All candidates must have at least a pass in English.
• Category II: Candidates within the age range of 25 to 35 years on the day of registration at the college may be selected on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and relevant work experience since they left school.

4. How to apply

a) Applications should specify name, address, age and gender
b) All applications should be accompanied by certified copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts (BGCSE or its equivalence) and Omang for nationals or certified copies of the first 4 pages of passport for international students.
c) Candidates wishing to apply for Home Economics at Tonota College of Education must attach Junior Certificate (JC) Certificate to their application.
d) Application forms are obtainable from the College of the applicants’ choice, and/or Regional Education Office.

5. Conditions for Admission

a) Applicants who do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.
b) Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into any of these colleges.
c) Local candidates who have received admission letters should apply for government sponsorship to the Department of Tertiary Education Financing.
d) Local candidates who have received admission letters will only be registered on production of proof of sponsorship and/or receipt of semester full payment.
e) International candidates who have received admission letters will only be registered on production of the following documents: Study Permit, sponsorship and/or receipt of semester full payment.
f) Faxed applications shall not be accepted.
g) ONLY successful candidates shall be responded to.

Applications for Diploma in Secondary Education (DSE) can be directed and/or hand delivered to one institution only at the following addresses:

The Principal The Principal
Attention: Academic Registrar Attention: Academic Registrar
Molepolole College of Education Tonota College of Education
Private Bag 8 Private Bag T3
MOLEPOLOLE TONOTA
TEL: 5920275 TEL: 2484295

Applications for Diploma in Primary Education (DPE) can be directed and/or hand delivered to one institution only at the following addresses:

The Principal The Principal
Attention: Academic Registrar Attention: Academic Registrar
Serowe College of Education Tlokweng College of Education
Private Bag 9 Private Bag T01
SEROWE TLOKWENG
TEL: 4630448 TEL: 3928351

Applications for Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECCE) can be directed and/or hand delivered to the following address only:

The Principal
Attention: Academic Registrar
Serowe College of Education
Private Bag 9
SEROWE
TEL: 4630448

CLOSING DATE: The closing date for all applications is 27th April 2018.

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen. We are aware of the advert that appeared on Botswana Lates News page. The advert is a hoax. Please ignore it. Thank you.

Ladies and gentlemen please read the advert carefully. Everything you ask via inbox is right on the advert. If you are lazy to read will you make it to the college??

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION - ADMISIONS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/18 ( AUGUST)
1. The Department of Teacher Training and Development invites applications from candidates aspiring to study for the
following programmes:-
· Three-year Diploma in Secondary Education (DSE) at Molepolole and Tonota Colleges of Education
· Three-year Diploma in Primary Education(DPE) at Serowe and Tlokweng Colleges of Education
· Three-year Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECCE) at Serowe College of Education
2. The spaces are available for the following subjects as indicated below:
a) Diploma in Secondary Education) DSE) Candidates applying for admission into this programme are expected to
choose one (1) major subject and one (1) minor subject from a list of subjects offered at Molepolole and Tonota
Colleges of Education. In addition, ALL students are expected to do the following core subjects: Communication
and Study Skills, Foundations of Education, Special Education and Education Technology.
Molepolole College of Education (MCE) offers the following Subjects as:
- Major: Art, Design and Technology, Moral Education, English, Setswana, Science,
Mathematics and Religious Education.
- Minor: Music, Computer Education, Library Studies, and Guidance and Counselling.
Tonota College of Education (TCE) offers the following subjects as :
- Major: Home Economics`, Social Studies, Agriculture, Business Studies,
Moral Education, English, Setswana, Science, Mathematics and Religious Education.
- Minor: Physical Education, Social Studies, Agriculture, English, Setswana,
Science, Mathematics and Religious Education, Library Studies, and Guidance and Counselling.
b) Diploma in Primary Education (DPE)
Trainees for this programme are required to take ALL subjects in the Primary School Curriculum and in Addition,
select an area of specialization from any one of the following combinations:
• Mathematics and Science
• English and Setswana
• Social Studies and Religious Education
• Practical Subjects: any two from the following: Agriculture; Art, Craft and Design; Home Economics; Music;
Physical Education.
c) Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECCE)
Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECCE): Trainees in this programme are required to take ALL
the required courses within the programme.
3. Entry Requirements
A. DSE, DPE and DECCE
• Category I: (1) Candidates with BGCSE or its equivalence with a minimum of 36 points.
(11) All candidates must have at least a pass in English.
(111) In addition candidates should meet the departmental requirements
• Category II: Candidates whose age range is from 25 to 35 years on the day of registration at college may be selected
on the basis of relevant work experience since they left school and must have a minimum of 36 point credits
and at least a pass in English Language at BGCSE or its equivalence.
• Category 111: Candidates who have benefited from DTEF sponsorship before will not be eligible
4. How to apply
a) Applications should specify name, address, age and gender
b) All applications should be accompanied by certified copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts
(BGCSE or its equivalence) and Omang for nationals or certified copies of the first 4 pages of passport for international students.
c) Candidates wishing to apply for Home Economics at Tonota College of Education must attach Junior Certificate (JC)
Certificate to their application.
d) Application forms are obtainable from the College of the applicants’ choice, and/or Regional Education Office.
5. Conditions for Admission
a) Applicants who do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.
b) Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into any of these colleges.
c) Local candidates who have received admission letters should apply for government sponsorship to the
Department of Tertiary Education Financing.
d) Local candidates who have received admission letters will only be registered on production of proof of sponsorship
and/or receipt of semester full payment.
e) International candidates who have received admission letters will only be registered on production of the
Following documents: Study Permit, sponsorship and/or receipt of semester full payment.
f) Faxed applications shall not be accepted.
g) ONLY successful candidates shall be responded to.
h) Cut-off number of pints for applicants seeking government sponsorship is 36. However, for Orphan and
Vulnerable Children/Rural Area Communities (OVC/RAC) is 31 points.
i) Applicants who have benefited from Government Sponsorship before are not eligible.
Applications for Diploma in Secondary Education (DSE) can be directed and/or hand delivered to one institution only at
the following addresses:
The Principal The Principal
Attention: Academic Registrar Attention: Academic Registrar
Molepolole College of Education Tonota College of Education
Private Bag 8 Private Bag T3
MOLEPOLOLE TONOTA
TEL: 5920275 TEL: 2484295
Applications for Diploma in Primary Education (DPE) can be directed and/or hand delivered to one institution
only at the following addresses:
The Principal The Principal
Attention: Academic Registrar Attention: Academic Registrar
Serowe College of Education Tlokweng College of Education
Private Bag 9 Private Bag T01
SEROWE TLOKWENG
TEL: 4630448 TEL: 3928351
Applications for Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECCE) can be directed and/or hand
delivered to the following address only:
The Principal
Attention: Academic Registrar
Serowe College of Education
Private Bag 9
SEROWE
TEL: 4630448
CLOSING DATE: The closing date for applications is for all 25nd May 2017.

Good morning. Make sure that your phone is fully charged and available on the network coverage, We have started calling those who have been selected for the Diploma in Primary Education. We are currently operating with 1 line, other lines are not working, its not that we don't answer your calls. Keep on trying you will reach a working line. Good day.

It seems like there is a lot of confusion about this morning's post. Will try to post in setswana:- RE TLHOKANA LE 36 POINTS.
FA GOKA DIRAGALA GORE DTEF E GANE GOGO DUELELA DITHUTO KA MABAKA MANGWE, MME COLLEGE E GO FILE LEKWALO LA GO ITHUTELA BORUTABANA, DITUELO DI EME JAANA BWP 6520.00 KA NGWANA, BWP 3260.00 PER SEMESTER.

Thank you.

Good Morning all. We receiving an overwhelming messages via inbox, we can not respond to all. Here is a summary of what you want to know:- 1) If you are admitted as a self sponsor student, the tuition fee is BWP 6520.00 for a year, we have 2 semesters in a year that mean per semester you pay BWP 3260.00. You can be offered admission as a self sponsor student if DTEF fails to offer you sponsorship due to certain reasons.
2) No ECCE intake for this academic year.

Thank you.

COLLEGES OF EDUCATION ADMISSIONS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/17 (AUGUST)

The Department of Training and Development invites applications from candidates wishing to study for the following program:

• Three year Diploma in Primary Education (Serowe and Tlokweng Colleges of Education)

The spaces are available for the following subjects as indicated below:
• Diploma in Primary Education (DPE)
Trainees for this course are required to take ALL subjects in the Primary School Curriculum and in Addition, select an area of specialization from any one of the following combinations:
1. Mathematics and Science
2. English and Setswana
3. Social Studies and Religious Education
4. Practical subjects: Any two from the following: - Agriculture; Art. Craft and Design; Home Economics; Music; Physical Education.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DPE
Category I
• Candidates with a minimum of BGCSE or its equivalence with credits in at least three subjects, one of which should be a pass.
• All candidates must have at least a pass in English
Category II
• Candidates whose age range is from 25 to 35 years on the day of registration at the college may be selected on the basis of relevant work experience since they left school and must have credits in at least two subjects and at least a pass in English at BGCSE or its equivalent.

HOW TO APPLY

• Applications should specify name, address, age and gender
• All applications should be accompanied by certified copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts (BGCSE or its equivalence) and Omang for nationals or certified copies of the first 4 pages of passport for international students.
• Application forms are obtainable from the College of the applicant’s choice
• Applications for Diploma in Primary Education (DPE) should be directed to one institution only at the following addresses

The Principal
Attention: Academic Registrar
Serowe College of Education
Private Bag 009
Serowe
Tell: 4630448

The Principal
Attention: Academic Registrar
Tlokweng College of Education
Private Bag T01
Tlokweng
Tell: 3928351

NOTE:
• Applicants who do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into any of these colleges
• Candidates selected for admission who require government sponsorship should apply to the Department of Tertiary Education Financing after they have received a letter of admission
• Candidates selected for admission will only be registered on production of proof of sponsorship and/or receipt of semester full payment.
• Faxed application shall not be accepted
• Colleges shall ONLY respond to shortlisted candidates.
PLEASE NOTE THAT

• Cut-off points for government sponsorship in 36 for applicants and 31 points for Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC)

CLOSING DATE
The closing date for all applications is 30th June 2016

Mind the closing date. Published on daily news dated 21 June 2016

Please be informed that the 2016/17 advert for Diploma in Primary Education and Diploma in Early Childhood is not yet out. Ignore the old post that is circulating on social media. Thank you.