TSC Teacher Registration Process
Registration of teachers is done purely online. The Commission has provided an online platform for application and registration of teachers. Once an applicant is sure that he/she has all the required documents, they can visit the TSC website www.teachersonline.go.ke and begin the application process.
The Teachers Service Commission Act 2012 Article 237, requires the commission to register all qualified teachers before they can teach in any public or private institution. A teacher who meets the requirements for registration will be issued with the certificate of Registration bearing a TSC number within 30 days. The names of all registered teachers will be published every year.
TSC Minimum Academic and Professional Requirements for Registration of Teachers
Each of the various categories of teachers have own registration requirements. Before you pursue a teaching course ensure that you meet the minimum TSC registration for that course.
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The table below summarises minimum mean grade and subject requirements in each category.
| GRADE | CURRENT REQUIREMENT | |
| a | ECDE | CERTIFICATE |
| i. Minimum of CPE/KCPE plus ECDE Certificate from KNEC. | ||
| ii. Minimum mean grade D+(Plus) at KCSE and ECDE Certificate from KNEC. | ||
| iii. Minimum mean grade D (Plain) at KCSE, KNEC proficiency certificate, ECDE Certificate from KNEC Diploma | ||
| DIPLOMA | ||
| i. Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE and ECDE Certificate from KNEC. | ||
| ii. Mean grade C+ (Plus) and above for University Diploma | ||
| DEGREE | ||
| i. Mean grade C+ (Plus) and above | ||
| b | PTE | i. Minimum grade C Plain in KCSE and above |
| ii. PTE Certificate from KNEC | ||
| iii. Mean grade of C- (minus) for visually and hearing impaired persons | ||
| C | Diploma in Education | i. Minimum grade C+( Plus) in KCSE and above and C+ (Plus) in the two subjects specialization. |
| ii. At least C (Plain) in English | ||
| iii. C (plain) in Mathematics for Science-based courses | ||
| iv. D+( plus) in Mathematics in non-science based courses | ||
| d | Diploma in Education for Visually and hearing impaired | i. Minimum grade C (Plain) in KCSE and above. |
| ii. At least C Minus in English | ||
| iii. C- (Minus) in Mathematics for Science based courses | ||
| iv. D (Plain) in Mathematics in non-science based courses | ||
| e | Bachelor of Education | i. Minimum mean grade C+ (plus) and above or its equivalent. |
| ii. C+ (Plus) in two subjects of specialization | ||
| f | Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science | i. Minimum grade C+ (Plus) in KCSE and above and C+ (Plus) in the two subjects of specialization. |
| ii. Post graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) |
Requirements:
Applicants are required to apply for registration online and the user-guide is also available.
One should scan and upload the following documents:
- Certified copies of academic and professional certificates
- National identity card
- Bank slip
- One passport size photo
- KRA pin
- GP69 form
- Certificate of good conduct
- Entry and work permits for non-Kenyans.
For registration, one is required to deposit Ksh 1,060 through Direct Banking or Simple Banking. (KSh 1,000 is a non refundable registration fee and ksh 60 for Bank Commission Charge to the TSC).
For application for a duplicate certificate, one is required to deposit KSh 2,060 (KSh 2,000 is a non refundable application fee and ksh 60 for Bank Commission Charge to the TSC).
The amounts are payable to:
National Bank of Kenya Ltd,
Harambee Avenue branch,
Account Name: TSC-Secretariat
Account Number: 01001005707400
Note:Only original documents should be scanned
