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Peki College of Education

Peki College of Education is a teacher education college in Peki (South Dayi District, Volta Region, Ghana). The college is located in Volta Zone along Accra to Hohoe highway. It is one of the about 40 public colleges of education in Ghana. The college participated in the DFID-funded T-TEL programme. As of May 2019, the college is affiliated to the University of Ghana. History Peki College of Education, formerly Government Training College, GOVCO, Peki was established on the 12TH of February,1954 with 30 men. It remained a male institution until 1961 when 25 women were admitted. The first principal of the college was Mr. A.F. Neale. The motto of the college is ‘NIHIL SINNE LABORE’. The college started with a 2-year Certificate ‘A’ Post ‘B’ programme, and has gone through the following programmes since then: 2-year Certificate ‘A’ Post Secondary; 2-year Art Education and Geography Specialist programme; 3-year Certificate ‘A’ Post Secondary course, 4-year Certificate ‘A’ Post Middle; 2-year Modular programme for untrained teachers for a 2-year Post Modular Certificate ‘A’ course, and the following Diploma in Basic Education programmes, 3-year Post Secondary (Regular); 4-year Untrained Teachers; 2-year Post ‘A’ sandwich that were introduced in 2004, 2005, and 2006 respectively as well as a 4-year Certificate ‘A’ programme for untrained teachers. Around 1995, the College fell on academic evil days, and performed poorly in external examinations. Determined to change the status quo, the principal and staff put their shoulders to the wheel and worked tirelessly till the College scored 100% in 1998. Since then, the college has maintained an enviable academic standard and has placed herself firmly on an enviable pedestal among her peers. References
St. Francis College of Education

St. Francis College of Education is a teacher education college in Hohoe (Hohoe Municipal District, Volta Region, Ghana). The college is located in Volta Zone. It is one of the about 40 public colleges of education in Ghana. The college participated in the DFID-funded T-TEL programme. History The history of St. Francis College of Education Hohoe dates back to the early days of German Missionary activities when it first opened at Gbi Bla then part of the former German Territory of Togo Land. Since that time, the College has had a chequered existence. St. Francis Training College of Catholic foundation was established by German Catholic Missionaries, but was closed down three years later and removed to Agbedrafo in Togo (now Republic of Togo). It was re-opened in 1912 and closed down again as a result of the First World War (1914 – 1918). At a meeting of Heads of the Missionaries at Accra in August, 1929, the College was opened again at Gbi Bla as a rural training centre. In 1930, work on the transformation of the centre into a training college was begun. In January 1931, the college was opened with 18 students by the late Bishop Augustine Herman and renamed St. Francis Training College with Rev. Fr. J. G. Holland as the principal. In 1934, the college was again closed down, and removed to Amisano. The college then became a 2-year Certificate ‘B’ teacher training college when it was opened on 14 February 1947 due to the untiring efforts of the Bishop J. G. Holland. The first members of staff were four: two expatriates one of whom Mr. G. J. Finnegan, was the principal, Mr. Hugh O’ Kelly, Vice Principal; and two Africans, Mr. P. K. Akoto-Ampaw and Mr. V. K. Ayivor. The pioneer students numbered thirty. In 1954, thirty women were admitted into the college, making the college a co-educational institution. The two-year certificate ‘B’ course ended in 1962, and a four-year certificate ‘A’ course was introduced. A two-year History Specialist course was offered between 1964 and 1967. This course was removed to the Advanced Teacher Training College at Winneba. In 1968, the four-year course students were joined by some seventy men and a woman for a two-year certificate ‘A’ post-secondary course. In September 1973, a two-year Science and Mathematics Specialist course was introduced. St. Francis’ College was among the 38 teacher training colleges given accreditation by National Accreditation Board (Ghana) to tertiary institution in September, 2007 to offer Diploma in Basic Education programme. FRANCO was ranked first among the colleges when the maiden final results of the Diploma in Basic Education was released by the Institute of Education University of Cape Coast. FRANCO saw the celebration of its centenary in November 2008. Notable alumni Many of the products of the college have held very prominent positions in the country, for example, Yaw Asare, dramatist and playwright Prof. Amuzu Kpeglo Hon. Modestus Ahiable Prof. C. K. Fordunoo Mr. C. K. Dewornu former I.G.P. Mr. Kumedzro Prof. Alex Prof. Paschal Younge of Ohio University Dr. Addeah Koranteng. References
St. John Bosco's College of Education

St. John Bosco's College of Education is a teacher education college in Navrongo (Kassena Nankana East District, Upper East Region, Ghana) set up in 1946 with 10 male students. The college became a public tertiary institution, established by the Colleges of Education Act (847) 2012, accredited by the National Accreditation Board Ghana, and mandated to train standard teachers for Pre-tertiary Education in Ghana. The college is specialised in training teachers in the broad areas of Social, Agriculture and Pure Sciences, as well as Computing, Mathematics, Technical and Vocational disciplines. It is one of the about 40 public colleges of education in Ghana. The college participated in the DFID-funded T-TEL programme. History St. John Bosco's College of Education was established in January 1946 by the Catholic Mission. Ten male students were enrolled to pursue a 2-year post middle Teacher's Certificate ‘B’ course. Out of the ten students, seven completed the course. This course ended in 1961. St. John Bosco's has recorded several successes in academia, sports and community or social work since its establishment. The college has never scored less than 80% in yearly examinations conducted by the Institute of Education, University of Cape Coast. Several of the graduates of the college are in prominent positions in the country. In sports, the college is the pacesetter among the colleges in Northern Ghana. Bosco's has played a leading role in the education against HIV/AIDS among students in particular, and the public in the Kassena-Nankana District in general. Old Programmes Certificate ‘A’ 4-year (Post Middle) 1961-1969/ 1981-1995 Certificate 'A' 2-year (Post- Secondary) 1970-1978 Specialist Certificate in Art Education 1973-1978 Certificate 'A' 3-year (Post- Secondary) General 1979-1988 Certificate 'A' 3-year (Post-Secondary) Science 1989-1992 Certificate 'A' 3-year Post Secondary Science and Arts 1990-2003 2-year Modular Course for untrained teachers 1983-1989 Diploma in Basic Education (Regular programme) 2004 Diploma in Basic Education (Sandwich) 2005 Certificate 'A' 4-year (Sandwich) 2006. New (Current) Programmes Bachelor of Education Degree, 4-year Junior High School (Level Specialism Programme), 2018 B.Ed. Information Communication Technology B.Ed. Mathematics B.Ed. Science B.Ed. Agriculture Science B.Ed. Visual Arts B.Ed. Home Economics B.Ed. Technical Vocational Skills Bachelor of Education Degree, 4-year Primary School Education References
St. Teresa's College of Education

St. Teresa's College of Education is a teacher education college in Hohoe (Hohoe Municipal District, Volta Region, Ghana). The college is located in Volta Zone zone. It is one of the about 40 public colleges of education in Ghana. The college participated in the DFID-funded T-TEL programme. History St. Teresa's College of Education, a female institution, which was originally called Women's Training College (WOTRACO) was established on the 1st of November, 1961 with 35 pioneer students. The college was founded by His Lordship Rt. Rev. Anthony Konings who was the Bishop of Keta Diocese. The name of the College was changed to St. Teresa's Training College in 1964 when the institution was placed under the patronage of St. Teresa of the Child Jesus and adopted the motto “Live the Truth in Charity”. The college inherited the premises of a Sisters’ Convent which had two storey buildings and one bungalow. Between1963-1967 a number of structures for academic work and residence were built. A 6-unit classroom block and a Library were put in 2007 by the government. In 1975, government converted the college into a Teachers’ Resource Centre against the wish of the Dioceses. The teacher training programme was re-introduced in 1977 with the admission of men in addition to female students. In the 1990/1991 academic year it was restored to its original status as a female institution. The College, at the time of its establishment offered the 2-year Teachers Certificate ‘B’ course. The first batch of Certificate ‘A’ 4-year trainees were admitted in the 1962/63 were admitted. References
Tamale College of Education

Tamale College of Education is a teacher education college in Tamale (Sagnarigu District, Northern Region, Ghana). The college is located in Northern Zone zone. It is one of the 46 public colleges of education in Ghana. The college participated in the DFID-funded T-TEL programme. For the 2018/2019 academic year, the institution received 1086 admission applications but admitted 543. The rest were rejected due to infrastructural challenges. History Tamale College of Education is located within the Education Ridge in the Tamale, Ghana Metropolis. It was opened in 1958 with the motto ‘ORA ET LABORA’ by the first president of the Republic of Ghana, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Sixty female pioneer students were enrolled in the college that year, and it remained a female institution until 1977 when it became a mixed institution. The first principal of the college was Miss Freda Mischler, a Swiss Missionary. Tamale College of Education has staff and students’ accommodation. It has academic facilities such as Science Laboratory, Library, Assembly Hall, ICT centre with internet facilities. The college has a 4WD Nissan Patrol, a Benz Bus and a 58-seater Tata bus. Programme The college has gone through the following programmes since its establishment: 4-year Teacher's Certificate ‘A’ Post Middle 1957-1994 3-year Teacher's Certificate ‘A’ Post Middle 1990-2006 3-year Diploma in Basic Education post secondary 2004- 4-year Diploma in Basic Education – UTDBE 2005 2-year Diploma in Basic Education post ‘A’ sandwich 2007 Notable alumni Tamale College of Education has produced over 5,000 teachers for the Ghana Education Service since its establishment. Some of the products are Mrs. Margaret Andan who became a principal of the college and a Divisional Director for Secondary Education Miss Alice Continua a former District Chief Executive of Lambussie Karni District, and currently the Member of Parliament. Doris Asibi Seidu, former member of parliament for the Chereponi constituency. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, former deputy minister for Trade and Industry. Alhassan Suhuyini, current member of Parliament for Tamale north. References
Tumu College of Education

Tumu College of Education is a teacher education college in Tumu (Sissala East District, Upper West Region, Ghana). The college is located in Northern Zone zone. It is one of the 46 public colleges of education in Ghana. The college participated in the DFID-funded T-TEL programme. The institution has awarded Diploma Certificates to 1,322 graduates for the sandwich courses in Early Childhood/Basic Education Certificates between 2013 and 2017. History Tumu College of Education was established on 1 September 1984. However, the first batch of students, numbering 65 reported to college on 3 January 1985. The teaching staff was six. The College is on the premises of former Tumu Middle Boarding School. The vision of the College is to become a distinguished College of Education and an eminent institution of learning in Ghana. Its mission is to train very hardworking, competent and dedicated basic school teachers who will like to teach in the rural areas of Ghana. The structures that the college settled in were constructed in 1954. It was only in recent times that renovation works were carried on by the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ). The following structures have also been provided for the college by the GETFund. They are a 3-unit Lecture Hall, Modern Library and an Assembly Hall Complex. Another remarkable achievement since the establishment of the college is the provision of a Demonstration School by the Sissala East District Assembly in collaboration with the Luggard Trust, Action Aid Ghana, the Parent Teacher Association, and the European Union which attached an Early Childhood Care and Development centre to the Demonstration School. The Demonstration School has contributed immensely to teacher preparation in the college. Programmes The programmes the college has run since its foundation are: 1. Certificate ‘A’ 4 year Post Middle 2. 3-year Certificate ‘A’ Post-Secondary 3. Diploma in Basic Education (DBE) 4. Untrained Teachers Diploma in Basic Education (UTDBE) 5. Certificate ‘A’ four-year by distance for untrained teachers. References
Fort Batenstein

Batenstein, in het dorp Butre was een Zweeds, Nederlands en Brits fort gelegen aan de Goudkust in Ghana. Het fort ligt aan de kust in de bossen van Ahantaland ten oosten van de kaap Three Points. Net als fort Elmina in de omgeving begint de geschiedenis aan het einde van de 16e eeuw. In het jaar 1598 bouwde de WIC een factorij in het bos. De Zweedse Afrikaanse Compagnie kreeg een halve eeuw later ook interesse in de plek en daarom stookte de WIC de lokale bevolking op om tegen de Zweden te vechten. In 1656 veroverden de Nederlandse soldaten het gebied op de heuvel van Butre. Zij bouwden er toen hun eigen fort dat zij Batenstein noemden. Het was een klein fort dat niet erg stevig op zijn fundamenten stond. Daarom waren er ook alleen maar 11 lichte kanonnen omdat het fort anders stuk zou kunnen gaan. Er zijn zelfs bronnen die zeggen dat als er met een geweer geschoten werd, je het fort kon voelen trillen. Doordat het fort lichtbewapend was, was het niet moeilijk te veroveren. Toen de Britten eenmaal interesse in het fort kregen, veroverden ze het in 1818. Nadien verloor het fort zijn nut waardoor het erg verwaarloosd werd, wat tegenwoordig goed te zien is. Het fort is namelijk scheefgezakt en er rest niet veel meer dan een ruïne. Zie ook Forten en kastelen, Volta, Groot-Accra en de centrale en westelijke regio's
Fort Batenstein

Fort Batenstein – drugi punkt handlowy Holendrów na ich Złotym Wybrzeżu pomiędzy rokiem 1595 i 1600, po Fort Nassau. Był on usytuowany w pobliżu Butre (dawniejsza pisownia: Boutry). W 1650 fort przejęli Szwedzi. Fort był oddany z całym Złotym Wybrzeżem Wielkiej Brytanii w 1872 roku. W tym forcie 27 sierpnia 1656 został podpisany traktat pomiędzy Holendrami a Ahanta Przypisy Linki zewnętrzne Film przedstawiający fort na stronie You Tube
American International School of Accra

American International School — Ghana (AIS), was founded in 2006 to provide quality education for the international community. Located in East Legon, Accra, Ghana, AIS offers limited bus service from the Cantonments and Labone areas of Accra. Recently it has been authorized as an IB World School — offering the premier IB Diploma Program from the 2024-2025 academic year. American International School is a private, co-educational, faith-based school for students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. AIS has a student body of approximately 275, representing over 35+ nationalities. Curriculum and academic Services AIS offers a four-way track for its students; courses are offered at Standard Level (SL), Higher Level (HL), and Advanced Placement (AP) and the IB Diploma Program (IBDP). Standardized testing is administered to 1st-12th grade each year. The High School program follows a credit system culminating in students earning an American High School diploma. The level of academic rigor prepares students for admissions to quality universities around the world. The qualified, caring teachers and support staff are dedicated to guiding students academically and spiritually. By limiting class size to less than 25 students, certified teachers are able to provide individualized instruction to students, who represent more than 35 countries. AIS currently offers standard academic curriculum as well as PE, Music, Art, French and the support of a Resource Room. High-school students have the opportunity to participate in Drama, Music Seminars and Model UN with other area schools. AIS is moving to facilitate technology in the classroom as well as developing sports programs for soccer, basketball and swimming. AIS has purchased property very near the present campus and plans to build a full service campus with swimming pool, basketball and soccer pitch. The school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP). AIS is an official College Board SAT, PSAT and AP testing center and facilitates SAT exam prep for 11th and 12th grade students, as well as the PSAT test administration for all 8th-11th grade students. AIS is a partner school of SevenStar and Pamoja online school. English Language Learning (ELL) and Exceptional Student Services (ESS) are provided for students as needed. Accreditation and membership AIS was approved for candidacy by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in May 2009. AIS has dual accreditation from both the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Association of Christian Schools International. AIS is an official member of the Association of International Schools in Africa. See also African-Americans in Ghana References External links American International School official website.
Fort Sao Jago da Mina

Fort São Jago da Mina, oder Coenraadsburg, ist eine Festung in der ghanaischen Küstenstadt Elmina. 1652 von den Niederländern errichtet, liegt sie zweihundert Meter Luftlinie von dem bekannteren, älteren und größeren Fort São Jorge da Mina entfernt. Seit 1979 steht das Fort auf der Liste des UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe. Fort São Jago da Mina liegt auf einem Hügel, auf dem die Portugiesen zwischen 1555 und 1558 eine befestigte Kapelle errichtet hatten. Daher stammt der portugiesische Name des Forts. Von diesem Hügel aus hatten die Niederländer 1637 die erwähnte portugiesische Festung bombardiert und so nach mehreren vergeblichen Versuchen in den Jahrzehnten vorher eingenommen. Um zu verhindern, dass ihre Feinde die Festung vom Hügel St. Jakob aus angreifen konnten, befestigten die Niederländer der WIC den Hügel mit Erdwällen. Die Kapelle wandelten sie in ein Wohnhaus um, bauten zusätzlich einen Wachtturm und errichteten dort schließlich 1652 das Fort São Jago da Mina / Conraadsburg. Die Festung wurde nie erobert, bis sie 1872 wie andere Besitzungen der WIC an der Goldküste auch, an die Briten verkauft wurde. Im Gegensatz zu anderen Forts an der Goldküste diente São Jago da Mina nie dem Sklavenhandel, sondern hatte rein militärische Bedeutung, bzw. wurde als Kerker für europäische Verurteilte genutzt. Die Burg ist zwischen 1956 und 1960 restauriert worden und zieht erhebliche Besuchermengen an. Siehe auch Portugiesische Goldküste Niederländische Besitzungen an der Goldküste Geschichte Elminas Literatur Albert Van Dantzig: Forts and Castles of Ghana. Sedco Publishing Ltd., Accra 1980, ISBN 9964-72-010-6. Weblinks Eintrag in der Welterbeliste der UNESCO (englisch) (französisch)
Fort Coenraadsburg

Fort Coenraadsburg or Conraadsburg, also Fort São Tiago da Mina, is a small fort situated opposite the Elmina Castle in the Central region of Ghana, built around a Portuguese chapel for Saint Jago, to protect Fort Elmina from attacks. Owing to its historical importance and testimony to the Atlantic slave trade, Fort Conraadsburg was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979 along with several other castles in Ghana. History Fort Conraadsburg was built in the 1660s. It was built on the site of a fortified chapel that the Portuguese had built and that the Dutch had burned to the ground in the Battle of Elmina (1637). The Dutch ceded the fort to Britain in 1872, together with the entire Dutch Gold Coast. Before the fort was built, the Dutch used the hill as a gun-position to bombard the Portuguese in the year 1637. To prevent others from doing the same tactic against the Portuguese, the Dutch constructed a fortified earthwork the following year Features In the 1660s, the then Elmina Castle Director General J. Valckenburgh changed the earthen fortification with a permanent fort made up of local sandstone and named it Coenraadsburg. The fort was built mainly for military purposes so it had no commercial warehouses. The fort was well-garrisoned so the Dutch used it as a prison for European convicts and also as a disciplinary institution for their officers who are disobedient to their laws. Ever since the fort was transferred from the Dutch to the British, they modified the fort for the easy use of it for civilian pursuit. In recent years, the fort has been used as a prison, a hospital and a rest house. The fort currently in a good condition, is used as an inn and a restaurant. The fort opening hours are 9:00am to 4:30pm. Gallery References External links 3D model, of Fort Saint Jago