TSC Act (2011) states:
Yes, here are the fees for the different licenses:
Initial
License/New Teacher Le 250.00
Proficient teacher Le 150.00
Highly accomplished teacher Le 100.00
Distinguished teacher Le 50.00
i. Teachers’ Certificate (TC)
ii. Higher Teachers’ Certificate Primary (HTC-P)
iii. Higher Teachers’ Certificate Secondary (HTC-S)
iv. Degrees in Education B.Sc. Ed., B.Ed., M.A. Ed, M.Sc. Ed, M.Ed., PhD in Education or Degree in other fields plus education qualification (e.g., PGDE)
1. Preprimary and Primary
2. Junior Secondary
3. Technical and Vocational, and Senior Secondary levels
The following subjects would be examined:
i. English Language (Communication Skills – Literacy)
ii. Mathematics (Numeracy Skills)
iii. Information and Communication Technology, ICT (Compulsory 21st Century Skills)
iv. Teacher Education Curriculum (Pedagogical Skills)
v. Professional Standards (Pedagogical Skills)
The Licensing Examination Subjects and their Codes | |||||
Category of Teachers | English Language | Mathematics | ICT | Teacher Education Curriculum | Professional Standards |
TC | TC-ENG | TC-MATH | TC-ICT | TC-EDU | TC-PST |
HTCP | HTCP-ENG | HTCP-MATH | HTCP-ICT | HTCP-EDU | HTCP-PST |
HTCS | HTCS-ENG | HTCS-MATH | HTCS-ICT | HTCS-EDU | HTCS-PST |
Degree | DG-ENG | DG-MATH | DG-ICT | DG-EDU | DG-PST |
Questions vary in scope and depth based on expected increased level of proficiency from TC through HTC to degree programmes.
Distribution of Teacher Licensing Examination Questions
Subjects | English Language | Math | ICT | Teacher Education Curriculum | Professional Standards | ||
Number of Questions | 20 | 15 | 10 | 25 | 30 | ||
Classification and Interpretation of Scores
Grade | Score | Result |
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A | 75 and above | Distinction |
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B | 65-74 | Credit |
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C | 50-64 | Pass |
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D | 0-49 | Fail |
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Candidates who fail the licensing
examination shall pay a resit fee and take the examination again at the
earliest opportunity.
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If the candidate fails the
examination after two consecutive attempts, he or she shall be placed on
probation for a minimum of one calendar year.
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To retake the examination, the
candidate must show evidence of having taken remedial programme(s) approved by
TSC, to address his or her deficiencies.
The Teacher Licensing
Examination is the authorisation testifying that an individual meets the
required minimum academic and professional knowledge and skills. Serving
teachers would need to take the examination in order to be licensed and would
be placed on the career path thereafter that reflects the individual’s
professional experience, competencies and acquired credits from continuing
professional development programmes.
All persons teaching in
all levels of Basic Education are encouraged to go through the required
training in pedagogy and be licensed to teach. Penalties would apply once
teacher licensing is in force.
The recruitment of only teachers who hold the teaching
license.
Use of the teacher license as part of the requirements for
progression along the teacher career path.
Arrangement for Sierra Leonean teachers who have license to
practice in other African countries as TSC shall have a memorandum of
understanding with those countries for mutual recognition and acceptance of
teaching license.
According to the TSC Act
of (2011), all teachers must be licensed and registered. Also, all adverts for
teaching positions in Sierra Leone state that applicants must be fluent in
spoken and written English which is the official language. In this regard, such
teachers have no option but to take the TLE and demonstrate their required
competencies.
Yes, heads of schools will
only be licensed when they take the licensing examination and afterwards
present their portfolio in order for them to be place on the career path.
The existing public
service designations for teachers (assistant teacher, senior teacher, etc) will
remain. The designations of new teacher, proficient teacher, etc. define
teachers’ professional standing with regard to their level of responsibility
and competence in the profession.
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Chairperson: Mr. Lansana Keifala
Secretary: Mr. Sorie I. Turay
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