Top 10 Best Colleges of Education in Ghana
The first batch of bachelor’s degree graduates from various Colleges of Education in Ghana has made their mark with an impressive display of academic excellence. The 2023 graduation ceremony witnessed a competition among these institutions to produce the most first-class honors graduates, reflecting the dedication and commitment of both students and educators.
In this article, we highlight the top 10 Colleges of Education that have achieved outstanding performance in this year’s first-class honors category.
The 10 Best Colleges of Education in Ghana
| College of Education | First Class Honors Graduates | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Offinso College of Education | 59 | 1st |
| Ola College of Education | 52 | 2nd |
| Presbyterian College of Education | 52 | 2nd |
| Ada College of Education | 35 | 3rd |
| St Louis College of Education | 33 | 4th |
| St. Francis College of Education | 32 | 5th |
| Wesley College of Education | 29 | 6th |
| Foso College of Education | 24 | 7th |
| Abetifi Presbyterian College of Education | 22 | 8th |
| Wiawso College of Education | 22 | 8th |
Also, one of the factors that contributed to this achievement was the adherence to the four curriculum components in the Colleges of Education, which include Teaching and Learning of Student Teachers, Assessment of Student Teachers, Tutor’s Professional Development, and Preparation for, and Student Teachers’ Experience of STS.
According to the FOI report, Enchi College of Education scored the highest in this regard, with 83.3% percentage adherence.
The Seven Most Performing Colleges of Education (COE)
| College of Educatoin | Percentage to Adherence |
| Enchi College of Education | 83.3% |
| Foso College of Education | 75.0% |
| St. Teresa’s College of Education | 75.0% |
| Tamale College of Education | 75.0% |
| Methodist College of Education, Akim Oda | 70.8% |
| SDA College of Education, Asokkore | 70.8% |
| St. Joseph College of Education, Bechem | 70.8% |
The FOI report also examined leadership approaches, teacher incentives, quality control, and the availability and accessibility of infrastructure and resources to facilitate curriculum implementation. The report used case studies to offer targeted assistance to colleges, aiming to enhance their curriculum execution.