This is a comprehensive guide to clarify the career progression pathways available through MKU that lead to eligibility for Junior School (Grades 7–9) teaching.
Minimum Entry Requirements for Junior School Teaching
To qualify for teaching in Junior Secondary School, applicants must:
- Have a minimum KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (Plus).
- Have scored at least a C+ in two teaching subjects.
- Enroll in a Bachelor of Education programme relevant to the Junior Secondary School curriculum.
Bachelor’s Programmes for Junior School Eligibility
To teach at JSS, enroll in any of the following 8-semester degree programmes at MKU:
1) Bachelor of Education (Science) – BEDS
Choose any two of these subject combinations:
- Chemistry & Biology
- Chemistry & Physics
- Chemistry & Mathematics
- Mathematics & Computer Studies
- Physics & Computer Studies
- Physics & Mathematics
- Biology & Agriculture
- Biology & Mathematics
Duration: 8 semesters
Fees:
- Regular: Ksh. 58,850/semester
- DIBeL: Ksh. 36,000/semester
2) Bachelor of Education (Arts) – BEDA
Specialize in any of the following teaching subject combinations:
- English & Literature
- Geography & CRE / History / IRE / Business
- History & Kiswahili
- Kiswahili & CRE / IRE / Geography
- History & IRE
- Arabic & IRE
- New: Home Science/Biology + CRE/History/Geography
Duration: 8 semesters
Fees:
- Regular: Ksh. 57,800/semester
- DIBeL: Ksh. 33,000/semester
- Digital Learning: Ksh. 50,000/semester
3) Bachelor of Education Special Needs Education (Secondary) – BSNES
Ideal for teachers progressing from DSNE with the same subject combinations.
Duration: 8 semesters
Fees:
- Regular: Ksh. 58,850/semester
- DIBeL: Ksh. 36,000/semester
Progression Pathways at MKU
- Diploma in Special Needs Education (DSNE-MKU)
Can progress to:
- Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education – Secondary Option (BSNES)
Note: Students should pursue the same teaching subjects they studied at the diploma level. - Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Can progress to:
- Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Development (BECD) – for those aiming to teach in Lower Primary.
- Bachelor of Education in Primary Education (BEPE) – ideal for teaching Upper Primary.
Flexible Study Modes
MKU offers learning flexibility through:
- Regular (Day/Full-time)
- Open, Distance, and Electronic Learning (ODeL)
- DIBeL – Distance, Institution-Based & Electronic Learning
Regular/ODel Intakes – Every January, May and September
DiBel Intakes – Every April, August and December
Application Process
Apply through the MKU admissions portal or visit any of our campuses nationwide.
Application Fees:
- Undergraduate: Ksh. 1,000
Payment Details:
- Mpesa Paybill: 4075677 use ID number as the account
- Equity Bank: 009029245067
- Standard Chartered: 0102049817400
- GT Bank: 2014200002
- Kenya Commercial Bank: 2120008796
Contact the University: +254 709 153 000 | WhatsApp: +254 722 999 299
Email: admissions@mku.ac.ke or apply@mku.ac.ke
Unlock Your Teaching Career at Junior School with MKU!
Whether you’re just starting or upgrading your teaching qualifications, Mount Kenya University provides affordable, flexible, and accredited programmes to help you step into Junior Secondary School classrooms with confidence.
Dr. Benson Njoroge, Dean, School of Education