The Department of Training and Development invites applications from candidates wishing to study for the following programmes;
– Three year Diploma in Secondary Education (Molepolole and Tonota Colleges of Education)
– Three year Diploma in Primary Education (Serowe and Tlokweng Colleges of Education)
THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS ARE OFFERED;
a) DIPLOMA IN SECONDARY EDUCATION
– At both Colleges English, Guidance and Counseling, Library Studies, Mathematics, Moral Education, Religious Education, Setswana and Science.
– At Molepolole College of Education only Art, Design & Technology, Music, Computer Education.
– At Tonota College of Education only Agriculture, Home Economics, Business Studies, Physical Education, Social Studies.
b) DIPLOMA IN PRIMARY EDUCATION
Trainees for this course are required to take ALL subjects in the Primary School Curriculum and in addition, select an area of specialisation 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 & Design, Home Economics, Music, Physical Education.
Tonota College of Education Courses
COLLEGES OF EDUCATION ADMISSIONS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR (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.