Can I join TTC with C- (minus)? This is a popular concern for candidates who score C—and aspire to join the teaching profession. While achieving a mean grade of C—(minus) is a great achievement in KCSE, it can be challenging to join TTC with C-. In this article, we will answer this question and share greater insights to help you make informed decisions regarding your teaching career.

Is it possible to join TTC with c- (minus)?

If you ask, “Can I join TTC with c- (minus)?” the answer to this question is a resounding Yes for the minority group. The minimum grade for joining TTC in Kenya for primary school teacher training is KCSE C (plain). Good performance in the following subjects is essential but not mandatory: C Plain in Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Humanities, and Sciences.

Although the minimum grade to join TTC is grade C plain, if you are a special needs candidate, you can join TTC with c- (minus). This requirement applies to candidates interested in primary teacher education. There are other TTC courses you can study with a C- (minus). Among them are certificates in Early Childhood Development & Education (ECDE), adult education, and special education.

Are there more C- teaching options in Kenya?

Yes, as mentioned at the beginning of this article, getting a mean grade of C—(minus) is a great academic achievement. Many diploma courses require a mean grade of C—(minus). Becoming a teacher or tutor in vocational training centers or technical and vocational colleges requires tutors to have qualifications in technical courses.

Besides teaching courses, many TTCs offer other technical courses. Depending on your career interest, you can join a TTC to do a technical course at the diploma level. You can do the course at TTC or other technical colleges. Once you complete your diploma in a technical field, you can join Kenya Teachers Training College for a pedagogy course to become a tutor or teacher.

With a technical diploma and KTTC pedagogy certification, you can become a registered tutor to teach technical courses in vocational training centers or technical colleges.

Conclusion

Teaching is a noble profession, and many students want to pursue it. You can join TTC with c- (minus) if you are a special needs candidate. There are other teaching courses, such as ECDE, adult education, and special education, you can join with a C-. In addition, you can take a technical diploma course and join KTTC for a pedagogy course to get certified as a tutor or teacher. The teaching career options with C- are many and, therefore, diverse.