General Requirements
Applicants applying to the Division of Teacher Education must submit the following documents below.
1. 500 words essay entitled, “Why I would like to become a train teacher” concluding with a teacher education philosophy.
2. Certified copies of certificates and awards obtained in the informal sector (eg. on the job training/ courses).
3. Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from professional educators or supervisors if you are a current teacher.
4. Police Record.
Entry Requirements
A MINIMUM of FIVE (5) CSEC subjects at General Proficiency Grades I, II, or III, OR the equivalent GCE Ordinary level passes, including English Language, Mathematics AND at least one TVET subject related to the programme to be pursued (e.g., Industrial Arts or Home Economics).
Entry requirements for the Associate Degree in Secondary (TVET)
The Industrial Arts and Home Economics components of the TVET programmes may be pursued by
teachers from both primary and secondary levels.
The minimum entry qualifications for these programmes are five (5) CSEC subjects at
General Proficiency Grades I, II, or III, or the equivalent GCE Ordinary level passes,
including English A, Mathematics and at least one subject related to the programme to be
pursued.
Candidates over the age of 30 years seeking admission into the programme and who do not have the academic qualifications but who have completed at least 5 years of teaching in one or more recognized schools must establish clear evidence of their competence in the field.
- Representative sample of work (where applicable) over the three-year period
- A written 500 word account of life history and a vision of their role in education.
- Documentation to substantiate certificates/awards obtained in the informal setting, e.g., on-the-job courses.
- Recommendations from professional educator(s) and person(s) who have supervised him/her in his/her area of competence.
Division of Teacher Education Fees
Year One Semester One
Registration Fee $430 EC
UWI Exam Fees $300.00 EC
Year One Semester Two
Registration Fee $395 EC
UWI Exam Fees $300.00 EC
Year One Summer Semester
Registration Fee $395 EC
TED Summer Class $163 EC
Year Two Semester One
Registration Fee $395EC
UWI Exam Fees $300.00 EC
Year Two Semester Two
Registration Fee $395 EC
UWI Exam Fees $300.00 EC