General Requirement

Five subjects including English Language at the CXC General Proficiency Level, grade 1 or 2 (or 3 obtained since 1998), or at the GCE ‘O’ Level grade A,B or C. Equivalent combinations are accepted.

Persons with CAPE or GCE Advanced Level passes may receive special advanced placement. Credentials obtained from other accredited examining bodies will be considered. Transcripts are, however, required as supporting documents.

Option Requirements

Applicants who successfully matriculate into a programme offered by the College may pursue any of the options outlined below.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

• Double Option Programmes
  • English Language and Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Science (Chemistry and Physics or Biology)
  • Human Ecology - formerly Home Economics (Clothing, Foods, Home Management)

• Single Option Programmes Applicants must pursue subjects in ONE (1) of the following combinations:

• Religious Education & History or
  • Mathematics or
  • Social Studies or
  • Geography or
  • Computer Studies.
• Science & History or
  • Mathematics or
  • Computer Studies or
  • Geography.
• Mathematics & Computer Studies, or
  • Geography or
  • Religious Education or
  • Physical Education.
• Computer Studies & Mathematics or
  • Science or
  • Social Studies or
  • History or
  • Religious Education.
• Geography & Science or
  • Mathematics or
  • History or
  • Social Studies.
• History & Physical Education or
  • Science or
  • Geography or
  • Computer Studies.
• Physical Education & Mathematics or
  • Science or
  • History.
• English & Spanish

Early Childhood Education Applicants for Early Childhood Education should have a pass in Mathematics at CXC General 1 or 2 or 3, or Basic 1 or GCE ‘O’ Level A or B or C.

Spanish for the Primary School This is a special programme to train teachers of Spanish in Primary schools. At present it carries a scholarship offering.

Pre-College Test Applicants for the Diploma programme are required to sit the Pre-College Tests in English and Mathematics.

Transfers: Student may transfer their credit from any approved tertiary institution The applicants will be given credit for all courses in Years I, II and or III for which he/she holds approved equivalent qualifications. Students will, however, be required to do all courses in Years I, II and III for which they have not been granted credit.

Application for transfers from other colleges to Church Teachers’ College: Mandeville, are to be made through the Office of the Registrar in a timely manner. This will enable the intercollegiate processes to be carried out in accordance with the dates for the academic year.