We learnt about National University of Lesotho, the faculties it offers and more, now we are going through Lesotho College of Education institute.

LCE background

According to LCE official website, the Lesotho College of Education (LCE) began its life in 1975 under the name of National Teacher Training College (NTTC). UNESCO assisted in the initial planning of the institution. The Government decided to establish this public college to replace three denominational teachers’ colleges, owned by the Roman Catholic Church, the Lesotho Evangelical Church and the Anglican Church of Lesotho. Nevertheless the three churches mentioned above were given representation in the Board of Governors and in the teaching staff of the College: an arrangement that continues today. The college is now offering Degree in Education Primary.

The NTTC was made a department of the Ministry of Education and therefore operated under the rules and regulations of the civil service. The Government, assisted by many international development partners, provided human and material resources as well as infrastructure that the College needed to operate successfully. The College opened its doors with seventy-eight (78) students under the guidance of twelve (12) local lecturers and five UNESCO advisers. By the 1990s, there were three academic divisions: the Primary, Secondary and In-service Divisions.

LCE Faculties

The college offers about three faculties, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Sciences and Faculty of Social Sciences.

Faculty of Education

The Faculty is mandated to instill principles and techniques of effective teaching into student teachers, it also conscientises the student teachers to feel concerned about the welfare of their schools and communities and equip them with managerial, counseling and supervisory skills.

Faculty of Education Departments

This faculty has only two departments, [1] Professional Studies and [2] Early Childhood, Development and Special Education.

Faculty of Science

To provide quality science and technological education; agricultural, home care and home management education to teacher trainees; to instill entrepreneurship skills, environmental awareness and Health and Physical Education for responsible citizens of Lesotho as well as to equip teacher trainees with necessary ICT skills for 21St century world. The faculty is also mandated to provide high quality consultancy in relevant areas.

Faculty of Science Departments

This faculty is has about four departments, [1] Applied Sciences, [2] Pure Sciences, [3] Technological Studies and [4] Sciences Department.

Faculty of Social Sciences

To promote competent and dynamic teachers who understand development issues in the ever changing global dispensation. To train student teachers to become professional teachers in both primary and secondary schools as well as developing skills in creative arts, problem solving, project management, entrepreneurship and in sustainable development.

Faculty of Social Sciences Departments

This faculty consists of about three departments, [1] Fine Creative Arts, [2] Languages & Literature and [3] Social Sciences.

Visit Website

You can vist the Lesotho College of Education website for more information and detailed information about prospectus and courses offered under each faculty. The college offers online learning via moodle.