This article will explore the fully accredited colleges of education in Abia State including their courses, and requirements.
Beyond the familiar landscape of universities and polytechnics, Abia State also houses a network of accredited colleges of education, each contributing to the state’s educational infrastructure.
Abia is among the states in Southeastern Nigeria that prioritizes quality education. This state has schooled and graduated many successful businessmen/women, entrepreneurs, and civil servants among many others who have successfully occupied top positions in the country and beyond.
Only four (4) colleges are fully accredited in Abia State by the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) which serves as the accrediting body for all colleges of education in Nigeria.
These colleges train individuals with a genuine desire to positively impact the lives of young people through sharing their knowledge and experiences.
List of Accredited Colleges of Education in Abia State
- Havard Wilson College of Education, Aba
- Diamond College of Education, Aba
- Covenant College of Education (CCOE)
- College of Education, Arochukwu, Aba
1. Havard Wilson College of Education, Aba
Harvard Wilson College of Education is fully approved and accredited by NCCE and affiliated with Ignatius Ajuru University.
It is a privately owned institution offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in education.
Havard Wilson College of Education is located at 303 Aba-Owerri Road, Abayi Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.
Havard Wilson College of Education Courses
- Biology/Integrated Science
- Agricultural Science
- Biology/Chemistry
- Biology/Geography
- Biology/Physics
- Business Education
- Biology/Mathematics
- Chemistry/Mathematics
- Chemistry/Physics
- Christian Religious Studies/Economics
- Christian Religious Studies/Igbo
- Christian Religious Studies/English
- Christian Religious Studies/Political Science
- Christian Religious Studies/Social Studies
- Computer Education/English
- Computer Education/Physics
- Computer Education/Biology
- Computer Education/Economics
- Computer Education/Political Science
- Computer Science Education/Integrated Science
- Computer Science Education/Mathematics
- Economics/Political Science
- Economics/Igbo
- Economics/Social Studies
- English/History
- English /French
- English/Igbo
- English/Political Science
- English/Social Studies
- Geography/Integrated Science
- Geography/Mathematics
- Integrated Science/Physics
- Political Science/Social Studies
- Primary Education Studies
- Computer Education/Integrated Science
- Fine and Applied Arts
Havard Wilson College of Education Requirements
- 5 credits at not more than two sittings in WASSCE, NECO or NABTEB
- TCII with 5 credits/merit passes
2. Diamond College of Education, Aba
Diamond College of Education is a top-ranking private college established in 2016. It was among the four colleges approved by FGN in 2016.
Diamond College was fully accredited by the National Commission for College of Education the same year it was established and has maintained its accreditation status.
The college is affiliated with Enugu State University of Science and Technology, which means students enrolled in this college graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in education in their subject areas.
The college is located at 113 Okpu-Umuobo Road, in Osisioma LGA of Abia State.
Diamond College is highly recommended if you’re looking for a college with a strong research, teaching, and teacher preparation program. The institution has a strong commitment to intermediate and higher education research, instruction, and training.
Diamond College Admission Requirements
- 5 credits at not more than two sittings in WASSCE and NECO
- TCII with 5 credits/merit passes
- Candidates with a National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) certificate must have at least 4 subjects with credit passes including Mathematics and English Language.
Courses/Departments in Diamond College of Education
- Business Education
- Biology/Mathematics
- Biology/Integrated Science
- Computer Education/Biology
- Computer Science Education/Integrated Science
- Computer Science Education/Mathematics
- Early Childhood Care Education
- English / Geography
- English/Igbo
- Geography/Mathematics
- Geography/Social Studies
- Integrated Science/Mathematics Education
- Computer Education/Integrated Science
- Computer Science/Biology
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3. Covenant College of Education
Covenant College of Education is fully accredited by the National Commission for College of Education. The college has seven schools; the School of Language, the School of Arts and Social Studies, the School of Education, the School of Early Childhood Care and Technical Education, the School of Vocational & Technical Education, the School of Sciences, and the School of Preliminary and Remedial Studies.
Covenant College is at 75 Okpu-Umuobo Road AbaAbia State, Nigeria.
Courses offered at Covenant College of Education
The School of Languages
- English Language/CRS
- English Language/Social Studies
- English Language/History
- English Language/Economics
- English Language/French
- French/Social Studies
School of Sciences
- Mathematics/Physics
- Mathematics/Computer Science
- Mathematics/Economics
- Mathematics/Geography
- Integrated Science/Computer
- Integrated Science/Biology
- Integrated Science/Chemistry
- Integrated Science/Geography
- Biology/Chemistry
- Biology/Geography
- Chemistry/Mathematics
- Chemistry/Computer
- Physic/Chemistry
- Computer/Economics
- Computer Science/Biology
- Computer/Physics
- Physical & Health Education
School of Education
- Adult and Non-Formal Education
- Special Education
School of Early Childhood Care and Primary Education
- Primary Education Studies.
- Early Childhood Care Education.
School of Vocational & Technical Education
- Business Education
- Agricultural Science
- Home Economics
- Fine Arts
- Technical Education
School of Arts and Sciences
- Economics/Political Science
- Political Science/Social Studies
- Christian Religious Studies/Economics
- Christian Religious Studies/Social Studies
- Geography/Social Studies
- Christian Religious Studies/Political Science
- Geography/Economics
- Theatre Arts/English
- Theatre Arts/Social Science
- History/Social Studies
- History/Political Science
- Social Studies/Economics
Covenant College Admission Requirements
- GCE O‟ level, SSCE (NECO or WAEC) or NABTEP; Candidate must have 5 credit passes including Mathematics and English in at least two sittings.
- Two passes must be relevant to the candidate’s course of study for the Grade II Teachers‟ Certificate (TC II).
- An Associate Certificate in Education awarded by an approved institution in Nigeria or abroad is also acceptable.
- CGPA of 1.00 in Pre-NCE examinations in addition to 180 points in JAMB
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4. College of Education, Arochukwu, Abia
College of Education, Arochukwu is a fully accredited state-funded college of education. The college was established in 1993 to nurture aspiring teachers in the field of the desirable course.
This college is affiliated with Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, and Abia State University.
The college has seven schools; School of Education, School of Arts, Languages and Social Science, School of Vocational Education, School of Science Education, School of Computer Education, School of Business Education, and School of Technical Education.
ASCETA Schools
- School of Technical Education
- School of Business Education
- School of Computer Education
- School of Science Education
- School of Vocational Education
- School of Education
- School of Arts, Languages and Social Science
NCE courses offered at the College of Education, Arochukwu, Abia
- Block Moulding
- Confectionaries
- Food Preservation
- Economics/Political Science
- Social Studies/CRS
- Computer/Physics
- Primary Education/CRS
- Marketing Education
- Social Studies/Igbo
- Primary Education/English
- Computer/Biology
- Primary Education/Igbo
- Home Economics
- Office Technology and Management
- Computer/Igbo
- Automobile Technology
- Building Technology
- Computer/Economics
- Metal Technology
- Electrical/Electronic Technology
- Computer/Accounting
- Igbo/Christian Religious Studies
- Computer/Office Technology & Management
- Biology/Chemistry
- Mathematics/Physics
- Accounting
- Music/Igbo
- Primary Education/Mathematics
- Biology/Physical & Health Education
- Music/Social Studies
- Primary Education/Social Studies
- Chemistry/Physics
- Computer/Mathematics
- Economics/Mathematics
- Primary Education/Music
- Computer/Chemistry
- English/Igbo
- Fine & Applied Arts
- Entrepreneurship Education
- Woodwork Technology
- Chemistry/Mathematics
- Economics/Social Studies
- Agricultural Science
- English/Social Studies
- Computer/English
- English/Christian Religious Studies
- Political Science/Social Studies
- Music/Christian Religious Studies
- Sewing
- Welding
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Conclusion
The above colleges are fully accredited to offer NCE programs in Abia State by the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).
Application to these colleges is easy. Select the college you are interested in, and ensure you meet their admission requirements before applying.
Please use the comment section to ask any questions you may have about applying to any of the colleges on this list. We will be happy to assist you in looking into it.
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