Madonna Teacher Training College
Madonna Teachers’ Training College was started in 2009 in the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret. Madonna College is a brain child of the Sisters after their 30 years. The Sisters realized the great need for a College to cater for many qualified students who miss chances in the Government Colleges and Universities after their Kenya Certificate in Secondary Education. The College building began in 2005 and was completed in 2008. The College is Registered by the Ministry of Education and the Registration Number is P/TC/808/12. The Examining Body is Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC).
Mission: The College endeavors to provide high quality Education and training of teachers nurtured within a faith driven environment that encourages Holistic development of the individual.
Goals: The goal is to empower the youth to effectively undertake their roles in the society.
Co-Values: Respect for diversity and promotion of positive and effective change of humanity.
Aim: The Aim of the College is to provide quality and holistic education and training to men and women teacher trainees, thus equipping them with the necessary skills to adequately meet the challenges within the Primary and Secondary Schools Education in Kenya.
The teacher trainee is nurtured within a faith driven environment that encourages harmonious co-existence and promotes positive and effective change among the trainees and youths in general as they prepare to take up their future roles in society.
Courses Offered In Education
The College is registered to offer the following courses:
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (DSTE)-Duration 3 years
- Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE) –Duration 3 years
- Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) –Duration 3 years
Official Opening
The College was officially opened on 13t November 2009 by Ambassador Magdaline Wambua who was then the Senior Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of education.
Management and Administration
The College is managed by the Board of management led by Mr Edward Simba as the Chairperson and the Principal as the Secretary to the Board. We are blessed to have a team of zealous, visionary professionals whose ideas are highly valued.
In addition, the College Administration is headed by the Principal and it comprises of; the College Principal, the Deputy Principal, the Dean of Curriculum, Heads of Departments and subject heads/Tutors.
Spiritual Life
Being a Catholic Institution, Madonna takes in to consideration the spiritual well being of the trainees and entire Staff. At Madonna, Christ is the Centre and Example for both tutors and students. As a unique college, Madonna is committed to providing quality education that promotes values of peace and harmonious living, honesty, patience, openness, forgiveness and patriotism.
There are Masses twice a week for the College students and Bible sharing once a week. The feast of the College becomes a moment of celebration, Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. From time to time the college organizes motivational talks by guest speakers. This talks help students to think outside the box. Our students are disciplined and academic standards are excellent.