Kibi Presbyterian College of Education – Fourth in the 2025 National Colleges of Education League

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Ellis Ferdinand
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Kibi Presbyterian College of Education Unveils Programs for the 2024/2025 Academic Year
Kibi Presbyterian College of Education Unveils Programs for the 2024/2025 Academic Year

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | September 15 | Kibi Presbyterian College of Education – Fourth in the 2025 National Colleges of Education League

Position on the 2025 League Table: 4th

Kibi Presbyterian College of Education (KPCE), located in the Eastern Region of Ghana, ranks fourth nationally in the 2025 Top 20 Colleges of Education League. This achievement reflects its balance of academic outcomes, enrolment capacity, infrastructural renewal, and programme diversity, all of which contribute to its reputation as one of Ghana’s leading teacher training institutions.

Academic Performance

KPCE continues to build on its long-standing Presbyterian tradition of discipline and academic rigor. In 2024, 42.6% of graduates obtained First-Class honours, while an additional 40.1% graduated with Second-Class Upper. This outcome placed the college among the top five producers of high-performing graduates, ensuring that its alumni are well-represented in competitive teaching and administrative positions across the country.

One of the college’s strongest assets lies in its well-organized Supported Teaching in Schools (STS) programme, which pairs student teachers with experienced mentors in basic and junior high schools across the Eastern Region. This structure enables teacher trainees to graduate with both theoretical mastery and practical classroom readiness, a factor highlighted in Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) reviews.

Infrastructure

The college has undergone steady infrastructural transformation over the past decade, backed by Presbyterian Church investments and support from international partners. Key features include:

  • A newly refurbished science complex with laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

  • An ICT resource centre equipped with 250 computer stations, used for digital pedagogy training.

  • Modern lecture theatres fitted with interactive boards and projectors.

  • Library automation, allowing students remote access to digital collections.

  • Expansion of residential facilities, easing the accommodation challenges common in many colleges.

These investments have created a learning environment that aligns with Ghana’s Education Strategic Plan (2018–2030), which emphasizes ICT-driven and competency-based teacher education.

Population and Enrolment

In 2025, KPCE has a student population of 1,650, making it one of the larger colleges in Ghana’s teacher education landscape. Each year, an average of 400 students graduate, adding significantly to the national teaching workforce.

The student body reflects the diversity of Ghana’s middle belt, with representation from multiple ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. Notably, the female enrolment has reached 52%, slightly above the national average for colleges of education, which underscores the institution’s commitment to gender equity in teacher preparation.

Programmes and Accreditation

KPCE offers Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) programmes in affiliation with the University of Cape Coast. These programmes are fully accredited by GTEC and designed under the National Teacher Education Curriculum Framework. Areas of specialization include:

  • B.Ed. Primary Education

  • B.Ed. Junior High School Education (Mathematics, Science, English Language, and Social Studies)

  • B.Ed. Early Grade Education

In addition, KPCE has introduced elective courses in Digital Pedagogy, Inclusive Education, and STEM Methodology, positioning itself as a regional hub for 21st-century teacher training.

Accreditation reviews in 2023 praised KPCE for maintaining programme integrity, effective quality assurance systems, and continuous professional development opportunities for lecturers.

Geography and Community Context

Situated in Kibi, a historically significant town in the Eastern Region, KPCE benefits from its strategic location between Accra and Kumasi. This makes it accessible to students from both southern and middle Ghana. The town’s cultural richness and Presbyterian heritage infuse the college with a strong moral and ethical tradition.

KPCE also maintains close ties with local communities through literacy programmes, environmental projects, and faith-based initiatives. These engagements foster a sense of responsibility in trainees to view teaching as both a profession and a service to the nation.

Contribution to the League Ranking

The 2025 Colleges of Education League Table assessed institutions on five weighted indicators. KPCE’s performance is outlined as follows:

  1. Academic Performance (40%) – Strong graduation outcomes, with over 80% of students graduating First or Second-Class Upper.

  2. Infrastructure (20%) – Investments in ICT, science labs, and library automation raised its score.

  3. Population and Enrolment (15%) – A large but well-managed student body demonstrated capacity without compromising quality.

  4. Programme Diversity (15%) – Incorporation of digital pedagogy and STEM-focused electives gave the college an edge.

  5. Accreditation and Partnerships (10%) – GTEC’s full endorsement and University of Cape Coast affiliation consolidated its position.

With these scores, KPCE secured the 4th place nationally, ahead of larger urban colleges such as Accra College of Education, and just behind the historic E.P. College of Education, Amedzope.

Outlook

KPCE is steadily positioning itself as a regional leader in digital and STEM teacher training. Plans are underway to establish a Centre for Inclusive Digital Pedagogy in collaboration with international education partners. The initiative will support the training of teachers to integrate technology into classrooms while ensuring accessibility for all learners.

In the coming years, the college is also expected to expand postgraduate bridging programmes for teachers who wish to pursue advanced studies in curriculum design and educational leadership.

✅ Summary:
Kibi Presbyterian College of Education’s fourth-place ranking in the 2025 National Colleges of Education League reflects its strength across academic performance, infrastructural modernization, enrolment scale, and innovative programme delivery. Anchored by its Presbyterian heritage and strategic location, KPCE is shaping the next generation of teachers with the skills, values, and vision needed for Ghana’s evolving education system.

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