2025 Teacher Licensure Exam Unveiled: Full Guide, Fees, Eligibility, Warning for re-sit candidates, Registration Deadline, and Exam Dates Out.

NTC Opens Registration for 2025 Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE 1): A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Teachers

In line with its mandate to uphold professional standards in the teaching field, the National Teaching Council (NTC) has officially announced the opening of registration for the 2025 Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE) 1, as published on Page 32 of the Daily Graphic on June 16, 2025.

This examination is a critical step toward professional certification for educators across Ghana and is compulsory for all individuals who wish to be licensed to teach in the country’s educational institutions.

NTC's Mandate and the Purpose of the GTLE

Established under the Education Regulatory Bodies Act 2020 (Act 1023), the National Teaching Council is tasked with regulating the teaching profession in Ghana. The GTLE, according to the NTC, is designed to assess whether prospective teachers meet the National Teachers’ Standards in areas such as professional knowledge, practice, values, and attitudes—essential components for effective delivery in classrooms.

Structure of the 2025 Licensure Examination

All fresh candidates will be required to sit for three core papers:

1. General Professional Knowledge

• Focus areas: Numeracy, Literacy, and Essential Professional Skills.

2. Grade-Level Specialism Pedagogy

• Differentiated by teaching levels:
• Early Grade/Early Childhood
• Primary & JHS
• SHS/SHTS and TVET

3. Content Knowledge

• Multiple Subjects Content for Early-Grade and Primary Teachers.
• Single Subject Content for JHS, SHS, and TVET candidates, based on specialisation.

For a full breakdown of the examination content and tables of specification, candidates can visit:

🔗 https://ntc.gov.gh/gtle-content

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for GTLE 1, candidates must:

• Hold a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree or a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).
• Candidates with foreign qualifications must present a certificate evaluation report from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).

Indexing Process for Fresh Candidates

Before registration, indexing is mandatory for fresh candidates:

• Visit https://indexing.ntc.gov.gh to confirm if your training institution has uploaded your details.
• If uploaded, proceed to pay an indexing fee of GH₵50.00 via Prudential Bank or shortcode 77251#.
• You will receive an indexing number via SMS, which you will then use to register for the GTLE.

⚠️ Do not make payment unless your data has been uploaded by your institution.

Registration and Payment Process

• Fresh Candidates: Pay GH₵450.00 for three papers.
• Re-sit Candidates:
• One paper: GH₵150.00
• Two papers: GH₵210.00
• Three papers: GH₵385.00

Payment Options:

• Any branch of Prudential Bank Ltd
• Mobile Money via shortcode 77251#

After payment:

1. Collect your Serial Number and PIN from the bank.
2. Visit https://exams.ntc.gov.gh.
3. Enter your PIN and serial number.
4. Upload a passport-size photo (white background, <250kb).
5. Review and submit the application.
6. Print the registration summary for reference.

⚠️ Note: No refunds for ineligible applicants. Incorrect photos cannot be changed after submission.

Important Deadlines and Final Opportunity

• Registration Deadline: 7th July 2025 (No extensions)
• Examination Dates: 18th – 20th July 2025

🚨 This will be the final opportunity for re-sit candidates to write the GTLE under the current post-graduation system. Failure to pass all required papers will mean that the candidate must restart the professional exam process under the new system beginning in 2026.

Additional Guidelines

• Each voucher should be tied to a unique phone number.
• No babies are allowed in the examination hall.
• Candidates must wear formal/professional attire.

Read Also: Ghana Teacher Licensial Exams Resources (GTLE). Past questions, study guides, marking schemes, and exam tips—all available for free.

Conclusion

The 2025 GTLE marks a significant moment for teacher professionalisation in Ghana. With a clear structure, defined content, and an emphasis on fairness and standards, the NTC reiterates its commitment to raising the bar in the Ghanaian education system.

Aspiring candidates are encouraged to initiate the registration process promptly to avoid last-minute issues and ensure that all requirements are strictly adhered to.

📞 For further information, contact NTC via:

www.ntc.gov.gh

Official hotline: 0554404422 / 0554400078 / 0554400069

Service to Ghana, Service to Education.