Some teacher training colleges are likely to be shut because of poor enrolment brought about by the high entry grades set by the Ministry of Education. The ministry said the new entry grade was occasioned by the demands of the Competency-Based Curriculum. "This will lead to the closure of many teacher training colleges because a majority will not attain the set points. There are about 200 teacher training colleges across the country. In April, Basic Education PS Julius Jwan said the ministry had raised entry grades for TTCs this year.

Source: The Star June 24, 2021 18:56 UTC