3.0 COLLEGE MAJOR EVENTS
Semester 1
Orientation for first years only
Registration
Sports day
Mid semester break
Graduation ceremony
End of semester examinations
Semester 2
Admissions
Mid semester break
End of semester examinations
Teaching Practice
Supplementary examinations
4.0 PROGRAMME AVAILABLE IN 2021/2022 ACADEMIC YEAR
Secondary Teachers Diploma ( 3 years)
This is a three year post O’level/ IGCSE/ SGCSE course for teaching at secondary school level. The duration of the
Diploma programme shall normally be three academic years. Students choose their major subjects in Year 1.
Teaching practice is done for 6 weeks in year 2 and year 3 respectively.
5.0 OVERALL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5.01. A minimum of six (6) passes at SGCSE examination or equivalent including English Language, three (3)
of which must be credits. Of the three (3) credits, two shall be in the relevant teaching subjects as listed
under Group B in regulation 3.01.2, forming the students approved majors.
OR
5.02. A Secondary Teachers Certificate plus at least two (2) years successful teaching experience. Such qualified
candidates may enter the Diploma at second year level.
OR
5.03. A Primary Teachers Certificate pass at credit level plus at least three (3) O ‘Level credits in the relevant
teaching subjects and a minimum of a pass in English Language and at least two (2) years teaching
experience.
OR
5.04. Any other equivalent qualification approved by the Board of Affiliated Institutions.
5.05. Students who have passed some courses in other Institutions of higher learning, may be exempted from
taking those courses again.
6.0. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
6.01. The programme of training comprise the following groups of subjects.
6.01.1 GROUP A — Professional Studies – Core courses
Teaching Practice
Education
Special and inclusive education
6.01.2 GROUP B – Content Majors – Required courses
Required courses shall be drawn from the following subject combinations:
(a) English and SiSwati
(b) Mathematics and Science
(c) English and French
(d) ICT and Mathematics
(e) ICT and Science
(f) English and Geography
N.B. The combination of major subjects are determined by the college and approved by BAI from time to time in
line with prevailing school curriculum and requirement for teachers. Hence, other combinations are not offered
every year and these include History and Geography, and Religious Education and English.
6.01.3 GROUP C – Required Course
Academic Communication Skills
6.01.4 GROUP D – General education courses
Music
Physical Education
Computer Technology Skills (CTS)
Psychosocial Support
6.02.1 YEAR 1 Students will do Groups A, B, C & D subjects except Teaching Practice
6.02.2 YEAR 2 Students will do Groups A, B, C & D subjects including Teaching Practice
6.02.3 YEAR 3 Students do Groups A & B subjects including Teaching Practice
7.0. COLLEGE FEES
STD
Application E100
Acceptance fee E200
Supplementary examinations ( per
course)
E100
Student membership (SRC) – 1st years
only
E330
Identity card E100
Certificate fee (3rd years only and is
subject to revision)
E100
N.B. ID fee and student activity fund are payable at the college after registration.
The fees below are as per Eswatini Government
scholarship
Tuition E 4960
Residence E 9900
Book fee E 2000
Protective clothing allowance ( first year
PTD students only
N/A
Project allowance ( 3rd year) E 500
Teaching practice allowance ( 2nd and 3rd
year only)
E 1500
N.B. Fees are reviewed annually to accommodate the increasing cost of resources.
Self-sponsored students pay all required fees at any Government Revenue offices according to the following college
account information.
Head: 304
Centre: 7101
Item: 61101
Payment should be done before registration.
8.0. ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION
8.1. Application
a. Applications forms are obtainable from the college website: www.wpc.ac.sz. NO forms will be issued at the
College.
b. Application forms are to be completed and returned by 31st March, 2021, online, with non- refundable
application fee payable at any Government revenue office.
c. Applicants should scan and attach all required documents with their application form, otherwise no application
form will be considered without copies of certificates and the application fee receipt attached.
8.2. Admissions
a. Successful candidates will be informed through media. If your name is not in the list that will be in the media that
would mean your application was unsuccessful.
b. Admission letters will be sent to successful candidates through their e-mail addresses. Candidates are
encouraged to create one (email account) if they do not have it.
8.3. Registration
a. Admitted candidates register on specified dates beginning of academic year in August.
b. Registration is not complete until the candidates’ original certificate has been validated by the college.
c. Fraudulent certificates will lead to instant dismissal.
9.0. COLLEGE FACILITIES AND SERVICES
i. Hostel – the institution has acute shortage of student accommodation. First year students who do not get
accommodation on campus are encouraged to seek for alternative accommodation outside the campus.
ii. Dining hall- The College provide meals for students which are served in the dining hall.
iii. Medical services- In cases of medical emergencies the students are taken to Raleigh Fitkin Memorial (RFM)
hospital. A guardian or parent would be expected to take charge thereafter.
iv. Internet- the College has Wi-Fi-enabled zones. Only fully registered students have access to Wi-Fi.
v. Library services: Books in the service are for both lecturers and students. Only registered members may borrow
out for a period of 14 days but everyone is free to read books in the library.