Guide to the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination

In short: This guide helps teachers understand the licensure exam process in Ghana.

Who this applies to

This guide is for teachers in Ghana who want to obtain their Professional Teaching Licence.

Requirements

To take the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination, candidates must:

• Meet the educational standards set by the National Teaching Council (NTC).
• Understand the National Teachers’ Standards and the required competencies for teaching.

Step-by-step

1. Understand the Purpose: The exam is designed to ensure teachers have the necessary skills and knowledge to teach effectively.

2. Familiarize Yourself with the Curriculum Areas: The exam covers:

• Professional Values and Attitudes
• Professional Knowledge
• Professional Practice
• Literacy (Verbal Aptitude and Essay)
• Numeracy (Basic Computation)

3. Prepare for the Examination: Study the content areas, focusing on:

• Ethics and professionalism
• Educational policies and curriculum
• Lesson planning and classroom management
• Effective communication and writing skills
• Basic mathematics concepts and data handling

4. Take the Examination: The exam consists of two parts:

• Part 1: Qualifying Examination with three papers covering professional values, literacy, and numeracy.
• Part 2: Assessment of Professional Practice, including portfolio development and practical teaching scores.

5. Achieve the Pass Mark: You must score at least 50% in each category to pass the exam.

Fees & timelines

Not specified in source.

Official source

For more information, visit the National Teaching Council's official website or contact them directly.

https://ntc.gov.gh/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Examination-guidelines-and-procedures.pdf