Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) Programme

Overview

The Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programme is the foundational teacher training qualification in Nigeria, designed to develop competent educators for Nigeria’s basic education system. At FCT College of Education, Zuba, the NCE adopts a rigorous, practice-oriented approach, balancing core academic coursework, professional development, and hands-on teaching practice.
The NCE programme is ideal for those aspiring to teach at primary and junior secondary schools, as well as those wishing to pursue advanced studies in education later.
The college is organised into several schools: the School of Arts and Social Sciences, the School of Education, the School of Languages, the School of Sciences, and the School of Vocational and Technical Education. Each school offers unique options, ensuring that students can tailor their academic journey in line with their talents and ambitions.

Duration
Full-Time (Regular): 3 years
Entry Requirements
To gain admission into FCT College of Education, Zuba’s NCE programme, prospective students must satisfy the following criteria:
Minimum Age: 16 years as of the year of admission.
Academic Qualifications:
At least five (5) O-Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, and three additional relevant subjects.
Credits accepted from WAEC, NECO, NABTEB (or approved equivalents), at not more than two sittings.
Subject Combinations:
Candidates must meet the specific subject requirements for their chosen course (e.g., Literature in English for English-focused options, Biology for Science courses).

Available Specializations
The NCE curriculum spans an extensive array of subjects designed to meet national needs in classroom teaching, language instruction, and technical education. Specialisations are grouped into the schools as follows:
School of Arts and Social Sciences:
Christian Religious Studies/Social Studies
Christian Religious Studies/English
CRS/Political Science
Economics/Social Studies
Economics/English
Geography/Social Studies
Geography/English
History/Social Studies
History/English
Islamic Studies/Social Studies
Islamic Studies/English
Political Science/Social Studies
Political Science/English
School of Education:
Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE, Double Major)
Primary Education Studies (Double Major)
Guidance & Counselling (Double Major)
School of Languages:
Arabic/English
Arabic/Social Studies
English/French
English/Hausa
English/Igbo
English/Yoruba
Hausa/Social Studies
Igbo/Social Studies
Yoruba/Social Studies
School of Sciences:
Biology/Integrated Science
Biology/Chemistry
Biology/Mathematics
Chemistry/Integrated Science
Chemistry/Physics
Computer Science/Mathematics
Computer Science/Physics
Integrated Science/Mathematics
Integrated Science/Physics
Mathematics/Physics
Physical and Health Education (Double Major)
School of Vocational and Technical Education:
Agricultural Education (Double Major)
Business Education (Double Major)
Fine and Applied Arts (Double Major)
Home Economics (Double Major)
Technical Education (Options include Automobile, Building, Electrical/Electronics, Metalwork, and Woodwork technology).