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GAMBIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DELEGATION VISITS NATIONAL TEACHING COUNCIL (NTC) GHANA FOR BENCHMARKING ON TEACHER LICENSING AND STANDARDS.🇬🇭📌

The National Teaching Council, NTC, received a delegation from the Gambia Ministry of Education in the early hours of Tuesday, 16 June 2026, for a benchmarking visit.

The Gambia delegation is in Ghana to understudy NTC’s operations and adopt best practices for implementation in the Gambia education sector. They were taken through NTC’s Professional teacher examination, teacher registration, and licensing processes, the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) framework in Ghana, and the teaching standards and compliance processes enforced by the Council.

The delegation was welcomed to NTC by Mr. Benjamin Manyeh, Deputy Registrar in charge of General Services. Addressing the delegation, Mr. Benjamin Manyeh asked them to feel at home, as NTC is ready to share its experiences with the Gambia Ministry of Education to enable them to achieve the goal of teacher professionalism and quality education in Gambia.

The visit forms part of efforts to strengthen teacher professionalism and regulation across the sub-region by sharing Ghana’s experience with teacher licensing, CPD, and standards enforcement.

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NTC, GES, T-TEL AND 5 UNIVERSITIES SIGN MoU TO PROFESSIONALISE NON–PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS.🇬🇭📌

The National Teaching Council, in partnership with the Ghana Education Service, Transforming Teacher Education and Learning – T-TEL, and 5 universities, today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to train and upgrade non-professional teachers into fully qualified professionals. The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry of Education, Accra, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The event brought together key leaders in education to commit to closing the qualification gap in Ghana’s classrooms.
Under this special Post Graduate Diploma in Education - PGDE program, teachers currently in service without professional training will undergo structured pedagogical training. The goal is to ensure every teacher, regardless of entry route, meets the National Teachers’ Standards and can deliver quality learning outcomes.

Speaking at the event, the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, stressed the urgency of the reform. The minister stated that Ghana’s education transformation depends on teachers who are not just subject experts, but pedagogical experts. This MoU is about equity and excellence. Every child deserves a teacher trained to the highest standards. No more divide between ‘professional’ and ‘non-professional.
He added that the government remains committed to investing in teacher education as the ministry is about to roll out a new housing initiative for teachers, known as ‘Teacher Dabre.’

Dr. Christian Addai-Poku, the Registrar for the National Teaching Council (NTC), also spoke on reasons why this training matters. According to him, the data from NTC shows thousands of teachers entered the classroom through alternative routes and lack formal training in pedagogy, assessment, and classroom management. This gap affects learner outcomes. The new PGDE pathway directly addresses that lacuna by upskilling in-service teachers while they remain on the job.
The special PGDE program will be delivered by the University of Cape Coast (UCC), the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), the University for Development Studies (UDS), the University of Skills Training & Entrepreneurial Development (USTED), and the Catholic University of Ghana.

The MoU also seeks to strengthen long-term collaboration between the Ministry of Education and these universities. It creates a framework for joint research, curriculum alignment with NTS, and continuous professional development for teachers nationwide.

The Minister of Education Commissions NTC Office Complexes in Kumasi and Tamale

The Honourable Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrissu on Monday, May 11, 2026, commissioned newly completed office complexes of the National Teaching Council in Kumasi and Tamale as part of efforts to strengthen teacher regulation and improve educational administration across the country.
The commissioning ceremony brought together officials from the Ministry of Education and the Northern Regional Coordinating Council, officials from Ghana Education Service, representatives of teacher unions, the clergy, traditional authorities, education stakeholders and staff of the Council.

Speaking at the events, the Minister described the new facilities as a major milestone in the government’s commitment to enhancing the operations of the Council and improving service delivery to teachers nationwide.

He noted that the decentralisation of the Council’s activities requires modern office infrastructure to effectively coordinate teacher licensing, registration, professional development and disciplinary processes.

The Minister commended the leadership and staff of the Council for their dedication towards promoting teacher professionalism and maintaining standards in the teaching profession. He reiterated the government’s resolve to continue investing in education and teacher development to ensure quality learning outcomes for Ghanaian children.

The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Council, Mr. Kwami Alorvi, together with regional education stakeholders, expressed appreciation to the government for the support and indicated that the new office complexes would help improve accessibility and efficiency in the Council’s operations within the northern and middle belts of the country.

The ceremonies ended with tours of the facilities and interactions with staff and invited guests.

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UEW HOLDS MATRICULATION FOR NTC SPECIAL PGDE PROGRAMME FOR NON-PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS🇬🇭

At the early hours of Thursday, 7th May 2026, the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) held a formal matriculation ceremony to welcome students into the NTC Special Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Programme for Non-Professional Teachers.

The event took place at the Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Conference Centre in Winneba. It officially admitted the new cohort into the university community as they begin their transition into professionally trained educators.

The Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Jobson Mitchual addressing the matriculants at the event reaffirmed UEW’s commitment to delivering quality teacher education. He encouraged the matriculants to remain disciplined, focused, and dedicated to academic excellence throughout their studies.

Dr. Cecilia Esinam Agbeh the deputy Registrar of NTC in charge of operations, also addressed the gathering. She highlighted the programme’s importance in equipping non-professional teachers with the pedagogical skills and professional competencies needed to improve teaching and learning outcomes across Ghana’s education system.

The NTC-initiated Special PGDE Programme is designed to provide non-professional teachers with structured training and certification that aligns with national teaching standards. The goal is to strengthen professionalism and raise instructional quality in classrooms nationwide.

The ceremony reflected the strong collaboration between UEW and the National Teaching Council (NTC) in advancing teacher development and supporting educational transformation in Ghana.