The Mampong Technical College of Education is one of the 46 Colleges of Education in the country.
Mampong Technical Teachers’ College of Education (MAMTECH) was established in 1967 as a teacher Educational institution on the premises of the Trade Training Centre, which was established by the British Colonial Government in 1922.
This Trade Training Centre turned into Borstal Institute for Juveniles (Boys Correction Home) in 1937.
It was converted into Army Recruitment Camp during World War II. From 1945 to 1960 it was changed into Government Trade School. Between 1960 and 1967 it was run as Junior Technical Institute.
The first principal of the college was Mr. W.J. Merry who until his appointment as a principal was the Head of the Junior Technical Institute which was converted into Handicraft Teacher Training Institute.
The Institute was renamed Technical Teachers’ Institute in 1969. In 1976, it changed to Technical Teachers’ College. The college was given accreditation to the tertiary level of education in October, 2007. With the change in status, it was renamed Mampong Technical Teachers College of Education.
In 1967, when the college was established, it offered the 5-year Handicraft Teacher’s Certificate “A”. In 1976, the 3-year Post Secondary program was introduced in the college.
In September 2004, the 3-year Diploma in Basic Education program was introduced with Technical Skills as an area of specialization. Products of the college can teach Mathematics. Science, ICT and, English, in Basic Schools aside their specialized areas.
Apart from the regular program, the college runs a 4- year Diploma in Basic Education sandwich course for untrained teachers in Sekyere West and Nkoranza Districts. The performance of students presented, at the 3-year Certificate ‘A’ Post Secondary examinations over the years, has been very encouraging.
The college has a great track record in the field of sports, having retained a hockey championship trophy and emerging football and cross-country champions at the Ashanti-Brong/Ahafo Teacher Training College Games (ASHBA Games) in 2006.
The college currently, has an all-male enrolment of 620 and in terms of social commitment, students of the college were adjudged the best in blood donation among all tertiary institutions in the country in 2005.
Mampong Technical College of Education Courses
Courses offered at the Mampong Technical College of Education are the approved programs to be run by the colleges in Ghana. These are programs accredited by the National Accreditation Board and supervised by the Ministry of Education.
We have a dedicated page about all the courses offered by the Mampong Technical College of Education. You may use the link above to access the page.
Mampong Technical College of Education Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements are the minimum criteria the school use when accepting a student into the college.
Since the colleges of education in Ghana are under the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Education in consultation with other stakeholders like the Ghana Education Service set the admission requirements for all colleges of education in Ghana.
We have a dedicated page for the admission requirements for students who want to attend the Mampong Technical College of Education you can access the admission requirements by using the highlighted link.
Mampong Technical College of Education Admission Forms
Admission Form means the form provided by the school for parents/guidance to complete when accepting a place at the school. The admission forms for Mampong Technical College of Education can be accessed by visiting our dedicated page.
The page also has other vital information like the price for the various forms on sale, the year of programs available for admission, and a bit of the admission requirements for program-specifics.
Mampong Technical College of Education Admission List
The admission list of Mampong Technical College of Education is the list of students who have successfully been offered a place to study in the college. Students who want to apply to this college use the common platform used to apply to all the teacher training colleges in Ghana.
Successful students who met the admission requirements and the cut-off point of the college are admitted.
The list of successful applicants is published on the school’s website and notice boards. Most often, applicants are sent text messages confirming their acceptance into the institution.
The admission list may be accessed by using our dedicated page for the admission list of Mampong Technical College of Education.
Mampong Technical College of Education Fees Schedule
The fees schedule of the Mampong Technical College of Education is the approved academic fees and other related charges by the Ministry of Education.
Fees and most charges are determined by the Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service.
However, you may have noticed that some colleges’ fees may be a bit higher compared to other colleges. This is because there are some extra charges the colleges of education are permitted to add to the approved fees.
You may visit our page for the fees schedule to determine the exact fees schedule of the Mampong Technical College of Education.
Applicants are advised to check the figures well to determine what they need to pay for and vice versa. All fees must be paid into the designated fees collection account of the college.
Mampong Technical College of Education Cut Off Points
The Cut-Off Point for Teacher Training Colleges in Ghana is aggregate 30. Applicants are to have credit passes (A1-C6) in three core subjects, including Core mathematics and English. Credit passes in two elective subjects (A1-C6) would also be considered in calculating the cut-off points.
So, in effect, three core subjects and two elective subjects would be used to calculate Cut off points for various Colleges of Education, which is aggregate 30.
NB: Cut Off Points of various colleges of education are revised on yearly basis. To stay up-to-date, you may visit our dedicated page for the Cut Off Point for Mampong Technical College of Education via the highlighted link.
Conclusion
The Mampong Technical College of Education is one of the best colleges in Ghana. This page has links to all the important pages about this college.
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