With those P1 teachers who want to upgrade to Diploma Primary Teacher Education (DPTE) , these are the minimum requirements they must meet inorder to remain relevant after completing their course.
*The candidates must;*
1.possess a valid PTE Certificate
2.Be registered by the Teachers Service Commission.
3.Cover the total duration of the course that shall be 1500 Hours.
4Take the course as fully residential.
5. Take all courses specified in the upgrading programme of Diploma in Primary Teacher Education
6. Undertake a Teaching Practicum of 300 Hours.
7. must complete the required hours for Course Work and the stipulated assessment by the Kenya National Examination Council inorder to be awarded certificate.
8. Produce evidence of adherence to positive morals and good behavior.
*OFFICIAL CALENDAR FOR DIPLOMA UPGRADING STUDENTS*
*Term Opening Closing Duration*
Term 1 4th October 2021 23rd December 2021 12 weeks
Holiday 23rd December 2021 3rd January 2022 1 week
Term 2 3rd January 2022 8th April 2022 14 weeks
Holiday 8th April 2022 29th April 2022 3 weeks
Term 3 3rd May 2022 5th August 2022 14 weeks
Holiday 6th August 2022 25th September 2022 7 weeks
Term 4 26th September 2022 25th November 2022 9 week practum
