IPTE 21 APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES

There are a total of 10 Teacher Training colleges from which you can select your two colleges of preference.

Blantyre Teacher Training College

Chikwawa Teacher Training College

Chiradzulu Teacher Training College

Karonga Teacher Training College

kasungu Teacher Training College

Lilongwe Teacher Training College

Machinga Teacher Training College

Mchinji Teacher Training College

Phalombe Teacher Training College

Rumphi Teacher Training College

Minimum Requirements

Candidates interested to join the Initial Primary Teacher Education (IPTE 21) course must:

be holders of a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent 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.

be not more than 35 years of age on the day of application.

Training Conditions

Successful candidates will be required to pay a non-refundable financial contribution of K 75, 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.

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.

Upon successful completion of the training, individuals will be awarded a Primary Teaching Certificate of Education (PTCE) by the Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB).

However, successful completion of the training does not warrant automatic employment by the Malawi Government.

If you are meeting the stated entry requirements, ensure you have a soft copy of your certificate before you start your application.

Application method

Applications are strictly online through this portal.

Once you have submitted your application, the system will generate an invoice number for you to use when paying the application fee.

Using the system generated invoice number, pay a non-refundable application fee of Twelve Thousand Malawi Kwacha (MK12,000.00) through TNM Mpamba or Centenary Bank or FDH Bank under the NCHE

Please note that:

Individuals with Special Education Needs that meet the minimum entry requirements stated above are encouraged to apply.

Any applications submitted without the necessary details will lead to automatic disqualification.

LINK: https://www.apply.ac.mw

The deadline for receiving completed application forms is Tuesday, 12th April 2026.