Licence To Operate As A Teacher In Kenya

A teacher is a person who teaches, usually as a job at a school or similar institution or a person who instructs or trains others, especially in a school.

Are you a qualified teacher and want to teach in Kenya? You must register with the Kenya Teachers Service Commission

The Teachers Service Commission Act 2012 Article 237, requires the commission to register all qualified teachers before they can teach in any public or private institution. A teacher who meets the requirements for registration will be issued with the certificate of Registration bearing a TSC number within 30 days. The names of all registered teachers will be published every year.

Requirements:

Applicants are required to apply for registration online and the user-guide is also available.

One should scan and upload the following documents:

  1. Certified copies of academic and professional certificates
  2. National identity card
  3. Bank slip
  4. One passport size photo
  5. KRA pin
  6. GP69 form
  7. Certificate of good conduct
  8. Entry and work permits for non-Kenyans.

Deposit Ksh 1,055 through Direct Banking or Simple Banking. (KSh 1,000 is a non refundable registration fee and ksh 55 for Bank Commission Charge to the TSC)

Kindly note that application for a duplicate certificate will be KSh 2055/- payable to National Bank of Kenya Ltd, Harambee Avenue branch, Account Name: TSC-Secretariat Account Number: 01001005707400

Click here for registration and payment guidelines

How do I register as a teacher in Kenya?

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Documents required

  1. A valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
  2. Relevant professional and academic certificates from institutions recognized in Kenya.
  3. A copy of your National ID Card or Passport.
  4. 1 passport size photo.
  5. A copy of your KRA Pin Certificate.
  6. Duly filled GP69 form TSC (Medical Form).

How does TSC register trained teachers?

A teacher who meets the requirements for registration will be issued with the certificate of Registration bearing a TSC number within 30 days. The names of all registered teachers will be published every year. Requirements: Applicants are required to apply for registration online and the user-guide is also available.

Where do I get TSC certificate?

How to register and apply online for a TSC Certificate

  1. Visit the TSC official website.
  2. Enter your ID or passport and surname and click NEXT.
  3. Fill in the required details in the form that loads (KRA Pin, Email, Phone number e.t.c are required)
  4. Follow the prompts until the end.