National Teaching Council to Seek Extension on Teacher Licensure Exam Phase-Out Deadline.

National Teaching Council to request extension of deadline for scrapping teacher licensure exam

The National Teaching Council (NTC) says it may petition the Ministry of Education for an extension to the teacher licensure phase-out timeline, in order to accommodate candidates who may not pass the final round of the examination expected to be conducted in the coming weeks. 

This follows a directive from the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, instructing that the licensure examination be scrapped by the end of August 2025 and incorporated into the academic curriculum of teacher training institutions. 

According to NTC Board Chairman, Mr. Kwame Alovi, embedding the exam into college coursework will enhance teacher readiness and reduce the high failure rates often associated with the current post-training model. 

Performance in the exams has been a concern over the years, with 8,000 out of 20,000 candidates failing in 2023 and 44,000 out of 120,000 not making the mark in 2022. Many teacher trainees have criticized the existing structure, citing pressure, limited support, and financial burdens when writing the exam after school. 

In line with a proposal captured in the NDC’s last manifesto, a committee recommended that the licensure exam be included in final-year college assessments, with the addition of practical teaching components. 

Mr. Alovi noted that this reform would allow trainees to earn their licenses before graduation, avoiding the need to return for a separate exam after national service. 

However, the proposal has generated mixed reactions from teacher unions. GNAT’s General Secretary, Thomas Tanko Musah, stressed the need for stakeholder consensus on how and when the exam should be conducted, while NAGRAT President, Angel Carbonu, supported integrating the exam content into college curricula to ensure a seamless certification process. 

As over 60,000 candidates prepare for the last sitting under the current system, questions remain about what provisions will be made for those who do not pass. Mr. Alovi explained that this group includes repeat candidates, recent national service personnel, and university graduates, all of whom deserve an opportunity to write the exam. 

He further clarified that first-time candidates who have completed their service should be given the chance to write before the phase-out is finalized, after which future cohorts will write a revised version embedded in their academic journey. As discussions continue between the NTC, the Ministry of Education, and teacher unions, the future of teacher licensing in the country is poised for major reform, with significant changes ahead for how teachers are trained, assessed, and certified.



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