Shanzu Diploma Teachers’ Training College is a public teacher education institution in Mombasa County, Kenya. It began operating in 1967 and historically trained P1, P2 and P3 teachers. Its present course catalogue includes diploma-level primary and early childhood teacher education, certificate and diploma courses in business and ICT, language programmes and selected professional qualifications. This guide replaces the unstructured 2016 listing with links to its official programmes.
Official Shanzu TTC website and student services
- Shanzu Diploma Teachers’ College official website
- Online application form
- Diploma in Primary Teacher Education guidance
- Shanzu TTC student portal
- KUCCPS placement and teacher education updates
Courses at Shanzu Teachers Training College
Teacher education
- Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE), regular pathway
- Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE), regular pathway
- DPTE upgrading pathway for eligible P1-trained teachers
- DECTE upgrading pathway for eligible ECDE-trained teachers
The college’s official site describes the regular teacher-education diplomas as three-year courses, and its upgrade pathways as four terms, but verify the applicable curriculum, admission year and latest KUCCPS guidance. The website contains an archived 2021 admissions page; its old intake date must not be used for 2026 or later applications.
Business, ICT and professional courses
- Diploma and certificate in Business Management
- Diploma and certificate in Human Resource Management
- Diploma and certificate in Supply Chain Management or Procurement
- Diploma and craft certificate in Information Communication Technology
- Certificate in Computer Engineering and computer applications
- Accountant Technician Diploma and selected CPA preparatory training
- Diploma in Community Development and Social Work
- Diploma and certificate in Project Management
- Language courses including French, German and Arabic
The listed programmes vary in duration, examination body, entry requirements and training mode. For current intake eligibility, confirm the appropriate KNEC, KASNEB or other examining-body arrangements with the college. Do not interpret old generic degree or postgraduate listings as qualifications currently awarded directly by this teachers’ college.
How to apply for admission
- Choose a programme from the official course catalogue.
- For teacher education, check whether the relevant intake requires a KUCCPS placement process or a direct application route.
- Use the official online application page for programmes accepting direct applications.
- Enter your personal information, academic qualifications and the course intended.
- Submit the application and contact the registrar about any requested supporting documents.
- If offered admission, follow the current joining letter for reporting dates, fees and accommodation.
Teacher training admission requirements
The older DPTE guidance on the official site states a KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and requires appropriate grades in areas selected for specialisation. Since that page mentions a May 2021 intake, it should be treated as historical guidance, not conclusive current eligibility. The applicable curriculum and KUCCPS notices for your intended year take precedence.
Fees, accommodation and student login
Shanzu’s website publishes programme-specific charges, but fee listings may be from different years. Obtain the approved current fee structure and complete payment instructions before remitting tuition. Its student portal provides access to student services. Room allocation and full-board arrangements should be confirmed by the college, not presumed available to every applicant.
Location and contacts
The college is approximately 16 kilometres north of Mombasa Island, along Mombasa–Malindi Road near Shimo La Tewa Primary School. Postal address: P.O. Box 90533, Mombasa. Official site lists telephone +254 724 993 746 and email info@shanzuttc.ac.ke.
Editorial review: October 27, 2026. Current college name and documented programmes added. Historical URL, author, publication date, categories, tags, featured-media assignment and existing inline image preserved.
Official sources and useful links
- Official college course and contacts directory
- College application form
- Official DPTE details (historical intake)
- KUCCPS teacher upgrading programme
