The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, on Friday inaugurated a seven-member committee tasked with reviewing the Teacher Licensure Examination (TLE) and recommending alternatives to the current format.
Chaired by educationist Mr. Kwami Alorvi, the committee includes Professor Samuel Atintonu, representing the Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF); Mr. Moses Baman Amadu Snr, representing the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT); and Mr. Adokwi Ayikwei-Awulley, representing the Progressive Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG/CCT-GH).
Other members are Mr. Michael Akanvibe Ayuraboya of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT); Dr. Samuel Awuku, an Education Consultant and Key Policy Advisor at T-TEL; and Mr. Nimako Owusu Dorme, Director of Assessment and Examination at the National Teaching Council (NTC).
Inaugurating the committee, Minister Iddrisu stated that the initiative aligns with the government’s agenda to phase out the current TLE and explore alternative methods for assessing and ensuring the professional qualification of teachers in Ghana.
He reiterated that this move fulfills a campaign promise made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to abolish the licensure exams.
“Yes, it is true the NDC campaigned on a manifesto promise to end the licensure exams. We made that commitment, and we intend to honor it,” he affirmed.
The Minister emphasized that the committee would play a crucial role in guiding the transition from the current examination-based licensure system to a new model of teacher qualification assessment.
“This committee is being established to provide expert advice on how best to manage the transition—from a licensure exam regime to a non-licensure-based system,” he explained.
He added that the envisioned approach would integrate academic training, pedagogy, and practical fieldwork directly into the teacher education curriculum.
“As pledged in our manifesto, we aim to embed this new approach into the curriculum of teacher training institutions, making it an essential component of teacher preparation,” he concluded.
