FUNCTIONS OF NTC

To achieve the object of the Council, the Council shall
(a) Advise the Minister:
i. on matters relating to the professional standing and status of teachers; and
ii. on the education, development and employment of teachers;

(b) conduct examination for the licensing of persons who successfully complete teacher education programmes;

(c) issue license to persons who pass the examination conducted by the Council in accordance with paragraph (b);

(d) register teachers who satisfy the conditions for the issue of the appropriate license;

(e) keep and maintain a register of duly qualified teachers;

(f) develop code of ethics and professional practice for the teaching profession;

(g) accredit, in collaboration with relevant agencies, institutions offering teacher education and development programmes;

(h) subject to the approval by the Board, issue temporary certification to persons who without the requisite teacher education, desire to teach;

(i) revoke the license of or suspend a teacher after a case of professional misconduct is established and disciplinary procedures concluded;

(j) restore the license of a suspended teacher who has served the suspension and has been recommended for reinstatement;

(k) develop and promote continuing professional education in the teaching profession;

(l) establish standards for teacher education;

(m) exercise disciplinary powers over teachers

(n) suspend the license of a teacher undergoing disciplinary proceedings;

(o) provide a framework for the development of teacher education curriculum; and

(p) perform any other function incidental to the object of the Council