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National Teachers' College Kaliro
Kaliro, Kaliro, Kaliro
Founded
1989
Enrolment
900
Teaching staff
70
Class size
~45
About
What this school is, in plain words
National Teachers' College Kaliro prepares teachers for the lower-secondary years (S1–S4), awarding the Grade V Teacher Diploma after a two-year programme. It is one of the Ministry's national teachers' colleges serving the eastern region, and is affiliated for academic supervision to a public university.
A message
From the principal
“A nation rises no higher than its teachers. At NTC Kaliro we form secondary-school teachers who are competent in their subjects and committed to their learners.”
Performance
National exam results
Grade V Diploma 2024
Strong completion rate; graduates posted to secondary schools across the eastern region
What this school emphasises
Focus areas
Teacher EducationEmployment PathwaysPersonal Development
The Praecip verdict
A regional engine for secondary-school teachers in Busoga
NTC Kaliro is a solid, focused diploma route into lower-secondary teaching, with practical teaching-practice supervision and a clear pathway to a degree top-up.
It is a small, mission-specific college rather than a sprawling campus, the right choice for committed prospective teachers who want a structured route into the classroom.
Praecip ratings
How we score this school
3.47/ 5 · Praecip composite
Academics7.20
Core Curriculum7.80
University Admissions6.00
Teaching Quality7.80
Campus & Facilities6.80
Alumni, Reputation & Prestige7.00
Meals & Wellbeing6.80
Personal Development7.80
Sports6.80
Technology & Innovation6.40
Music, Dance & Drama6.80
Pastoral Care7.60
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
| Level | Class | Residency | Amount | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tertiary | Grade V Diploma (per term, day) | day | USh 650,000 | / term |
| Tertiary | Grade V Diploma (per term, boarding) | boarding | USh 1,050,000 | / term |
Payment methods
- · SchoolPay
- · Bank Transfer
Term-fee installment plans available.
What fees cover
- · Tuition
- · Teaching-practice supervision
- · Boarding & meals (boarding)
Bursaries & discounts
Government Sponsorship
Ministry-funded slots allocated through the central admissions cycle after UACE results.
For new entrants, one-off extras
- Registration & IDUSh 70,000
- Teaching-practice transportUSh 120,000
Application & registration
What you'll need
Application requirements
- UACE result slip (two principal passes)
- UCE result slip (credit in English)
- National ID
- Passport-size photos
Application fee: USh 30,000
Cut-off points
- A-Level
Two principal passes at UACE plus a credit in English at UCE, in approved teaching-subject combinations.
Admissions open
2025: 1,400 applied · 600 offered places
Diary
Upcoming events
Diploma intake admissions close
14 June 2026
In the news
Latest from the school
Kaliro aligns diploma to revised lower-secondary curriculum
Methods courses updated to match the competence-based secondary curriculum rollout.
9 February 2026
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Where alumni go
The afterlife of a school
Notable alumni
Secondary-school teachers
Staffing schools across eastern Uganda
Top universities
- · Kyambogo University (B.Ed top-up)
- · Busitema University
Where alumni work
- · Government-aided secondary schools
- · Private secondary schools
Campus
Facilities
curricular
- · Science & methods laboratories
- · Library
- · Demonstration teaching rooms
extracurricular
- · Halls of residence
- · Sports field
safety
- · College clinic
Gallery
A look around
On social
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
The teaching practice was tough but it made me a confident…
The teaching practice was tough but it made me a confident classroom teacher from day one.
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