Admissions
Welcome to Jackson College of Education, where we believe in Hope For A Brighter Future. Whether you’re a prospective student or a graduate thinking of topping up, we have the perfect programme just for you. Our comprehensive resources will guide you through the application process, and our admissions team are right here to assist you every step of the way.
Explore Our Programmes
Discover the special programme options available at Jackson College of Education which are designed to ignite your passion for learning and open doors to endless opportunities. Let our dedicated team guide you through the application process, providing personalised assistance every step of the way. Join us today and unlock your full potential in a supportive and enriching educational environment!
Entry Requirements
A. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.ED)
- WASSCE Holders
Credit passes (A1 – C6) in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core subjects (including Core English Language and Core Mathematics) and three (3) elective subjects.
- SSSCE Holders
Credit passes (A – D) in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core subjects (including Core English Language and Core Mathematics) and three (3) elective subjects.
- Mature Persons
Persons who are Twenty-Five (25) years of age or above, with passes in English and Mathematics in WASSCE/SSSCE/GCE ‘O’ Level or other nationally recognized standard High School level examinations, can also apply as Mature Students and will only be admitted after a pass in an Entrance Examination.
B. 2-YEAR TOP-UP TO B.ED (POST DIPLOMA PROGRAMME)
Diploma in Basic Education Certificate or Transcript from any recognized University.
C. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION
Degree certificate or above in any field of study.
How to Apply
Form Purchase Procedure
- Purchase an E-Voucher online at securepay.jackson.edu.gh or through the USSD code *920*215# at a rate of ¢250 for the UNDERGRADUATE programmes and ¢300 for the POST GRADUATE programmes.
- Select your preferred programme option.
- Follow the Momo prompt procedures and make payment.
- On completion of payment, an Applicant (Serial) Number, a PIN and the link to the Admission Portal will be sent to the applicant.
Online Application Procedure
- Prospective students are supposed to complete an Online Application after purchasing an E-voucher.
- Log into the Admissions portal using the link, https://admissions.jackson.edu.gh/
- Click on Start Application when the Admission Portal opens.
- Provide Applicant Number and PIN and click Login for the Online Application portal to open.(NB: Applicant number is the same as Serial Number during the E-Voucher purchase)
- Fill the Online Application portal with all details as required by the system and upload all relevant documents and certificates. See Sample Admissions Forms here.
- Submit application after completion.
JCE Learning Centres With Specific Programme Options
| Prog. Specialism | Prog. Option | Learning Centres |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Specialism | Early Grade | Accra, Bolgatanga, Hohoe, Koforidua, Kumasi (LC), Tamale, Wa |
| Upper Primary | Abetifi, Aburi, Accra, Ada, Agogo, Akatsi, Akrokerri, Amasaman, Atebubu, Berekum, Bole, Bolgatanga, Cape Coast, Dormaa Ahenkro, Enchi, Ho, Hohoe, Kibi, Koforidua, Kumasi (AC), Kumasi (LC), Mampong, Sefwi -Wiawso, Somanya, Sunyani, Takoradi, Tamale, Techiman, Wa | |
| JHS Specialism | French | Kumasi (LC), Somanya, Tamale |
| English || RME | Abetifi, Aburi, Accra, Ada, Agogo, Akatsi, Akrokerri, Amasaman, Atebubu, Berekum, Bole, Bolgatanga, Cape Coast, Dormaa Ahenkro, Enchi, Ho, Hohoe, Kibi, Koforidua, Kumasi (AC), Kumasi (LC), Mampong, Sefwi -Wiawso, Somanya, Sunyani, Takoradi, Tamale, Techiman, Wa | |
| Home Economics | Bole, Kumasi (LC) | |
| ICT | Accra, Akrokerri, Kumasi (LC) | |
| Mathematics | Accra, Kumasi (LC), Sunyani |
JACKSON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION LEARNING CENTRES AND CONTACTS
| REGION | TOWN | VENUE | TELEPHONE NUMBER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashanti | Agogo | Agogo Presbyterian Women’s College of Education | 0244129311 |
| Akrokerri | Akrokerri College of Education | 0244588166 || 0559529494 | |
| Kumasi | Asanteman Senior High School (AC) | 0243289931 || 0208274655 | |
| Kumasi | St. Louis College of Education (LC) | 0244156255 || 0244041304 || 0540104953 | |
| Mampong | St. Monica’s College of Education | 0244892476 | |
| Bono | Bechem | Berekum College of Education | 0243362672 || 0201646488 |
| Dormaa | Dormaa Senior High School | 0244020534 || 0552731378 | |
| Sunyani | Sunyani Senior High School | 0244420803 | |
| Bono East | Atebubu | Atebubu College of Education | 0547900399 |
| Techiman | Techiman Senior High School | 0249665983 | |
| Central | Cape Coast | Oguaa Senior High School | 0243154318 |
| Eastern | Abetifi | Abetifi Presbyterian College of Education | 0244980390 || 0245477795 |
| Aburi | Presbyterian Senior High Technical School | 0244611235 | |
| Kibi | Kibi Presbyterian College of Education | 0243003654 | |
| Koforidua | Ascension Presbyterian Junior High School | 0545051169 | |
| Somanya | Mt. Mary’s College of Education | 0545051170 | |
| Greater Accra | Accra | West Africa Senior High School | 0540104957 || 0545051181 |
| Ada | Ada College of Education | 0244098874 || 0548376061 | |
| Amasaman | Amasaman Secondary Technical School | 0244937005 | |
| Northern | Tamale | Bagabaga College of Education | 0244446259 || 0247818674 || 0545051186 |
| Savanna | Bole | Bole Senior High School | 0547845005 |
| Upper East | Bolgatanga | Bolgatanga Technical Institute | 0244993777 |
| Upper West | Wa | NJA College of Education | 0207352830 |
| Volta | Akatsi | Akatsi College of Education | 0545051164 |
| Ho | Holy Spirit College of Education | 0545051190 | |
| Hohoe | St. Teresa's College of Education | 0244428926 || 0540104950 | |
| Western | Enchi | Enchi College of Education | 0244587158 |
| Takoradi | Bompem Senior High Technical School | 0540912895 | |
| Western North | Sefwi Wiawso | Sefwi Wiawso College of Education | 0244118951 |
ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION OF NEW STUDENTS
- Acceptance of the admission offer goes with full payment of tuition fees for the academic year. Upon being offered admission, an applicant is only considered to have accepted the offer after (s)he has paid the specified tuition fees and registered online, not later than the date stipulated by the College.
- Tuition fees paid are neither refundable nor transferrable.
- Tuition fees, as well as other fees should be paid STRICTLY according to the format or procedure detailed in candidate’s admission letter. Any other means of payment shall not be recognised or accepted, except for students who are on institutional scholarships who may be allowed to pay by cheque.
- Failure to meet the deadline for payment of the fees shall be deemed a rejection of the admission offer, and applicant will lose his/her place to another applicant.
- If it is subsequently discovered and established that a student does not possess the qualifications by virtue of which he/she has been offered admission to the College, he/she shall be withdrawn from the College and barred from entering or seeking admission from the College.
CONFIRMATION OF RESULT SLIPS / CERTIFICATES
- The College shall present examination results of each student to the appropriate examining body for confirmation, and the student shall bear the cost.
- A student shall be withdrawn outright if his/her result slip, certificate or any other supporting document is found to be fake.
- Any confirmation of results not done by the College shall not be accepted.
- A mature student shall present a copy of his/her birth certificate as proof of date of birth.