Academics

School of Education

The School of Education at Lukenya College was established in 2014 and is dedicated to training competent, ethical, and innovative educators for Kenya and beyond. Since its inception, the department has experienced steady growth and has successfully graduated over 300 teachers who are now serving in both public and private institutions. Our programmes are designed to equip trainee teachers with pedagogical expertise, practical teaching skills, and professional values necessary for effective classroom engagement.

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Teaching Practicum

Teaching practicum is an integral component of the training programme. During this period, trainees apply theoretical knowledge in real classroom settings and are evaluated by both internal supervisors and external assessors.

Our graduates are highly regarded for their professionalism, competence, and readiness to serve in diverse educational environments.

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Intake Periods

The School of Education admits students in:

January
May
September

Programmes Offered

The Department currently offers the following diploma programmes:

Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE) – 3 Years
Upgrade Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (UDPTE) – 4 Terms
Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) – 3 Years
Upgrade Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (UDECTE) – 5 Terms
Diploma in Special Needs Education (DSNE) – 2 Years
Diploma in Teacher Education (DTE) – 3 Years

Entry Requirements

KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) – for DPTE and DECTE
P1 Certificate – for UDPTE
ECDE Certificate – for UDECTE
P1 or ECDE Certificate – for DSNE

Assessment & Examinations

Assessment is conducted through:

Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs)
End-of-term examinations
School-Based Assessments (SBA)
National summative examinations

Trainees undertake teaching practicum as part of their training, where they gain real-world classroom experience and are assessed both internally and externally.

All national examinations are administered by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).

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