RECRUITMENT OF IPTE 21 PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER TRAINEES

ADVERT FOR RECRUITMENT OF IPTE 21 PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER TRAINEES IN PUBLIC TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Malawians to undergo a two‑year Initial Primary Teacher Education (IPTE) Course in public Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) under IPTE 21 cohort. The training will be done in a total of six terms within a training structure referred to as 2 IN – 2 OUT – 2 IN. The successful candidates will be in college for the first 2 terms, then go out of college to various primary schools for teaching practice in the subsequent 2 terms, and go back to college for the final two terms of their training.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Interested applicants must: i. be holders of a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent obtained between 2015 and 2020 with a minimum of four credits including English and at least one of the following science subjects: Agriculture, Additional Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Home Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Science and Science & Technology. Candidates who failed to satisfy the minimum admission requirement but successfully improved their grades after re‑sitting may use their supplementary statements indicating years they obtained the grades. ii. be not more than 35 years of age on the day of application.

TRAINING CONDITIONS

1. Successful candidates will be required to pay a non‑refundable financial contribution of K375, 000.00 per term towards tuition and boarding fees when in college. However, the fees are subject to revision by Government from time to time.
2. Trainee teachers will have to meet all travel expenses to and from the college and teaching practice schools during the entire two‑year training period.
3. Upon successful completion of the training, individuals will be awarded a Primary Teaching Certificate of Education (PTCE) by the Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB).
4. However, successful completion of the training does not warrant automatic employment by the Malawi Government.

APPLICATION METHOD

Applicants who meet the stated entry requirements should express their interest to join the Initial Primary Teacher Education Course under IPTE 21 cohort by doing the following:

• Completing the online application by clicking the following link: Link
• You will be required to upload a copy of your MSCE Certificate. Therefore, ensure you have a soft copy of your certificate before applying.
• Once the application is successfully submitted, the system will generate an invoice number for you to use when paying the application fee.
• Pay a non‑refundable processing fee of Twelve Thousand Malawi Kwacha (MWK 12,000.00) through TMB Mpamba, FDH Bank or National Bank of Malawi under the NCHE Menu.

PLEASE NOTE THAT:

• The whole application process including submission of the application package will be done online.
• Individuals with Special Education Needs that meet the minimum entry requirements stated above are encouraged to apply.
• The ministry has designated Teachers in all educational clusters of the country to support applicants without access to computer, smartphones or internet.
• Submissions without a copy of a valid MSCE Certificate will not be processed.
• For any inquiries regarding the application, kindly contact support at 265 987 136 536 or 265 987 138 625 or email support@apply.ac.mw.

APPLICATION DATES

The application window opens on Wednesday 18th March 2026 and closes on Sunday, 5th April 2026