Training Pathway:

For one to be a teacher in Tanzania, one has to choose at which level they want to teach be it primary, secondary or university level then enroll one of the following programs: Diploma in Education, or Bachelor of Education. Upon enrollment, candidates participate in research, teaching modules and practice supervised by the university.

Certification Requirements:

Upon completion of the training program, candidates sit for a certification exam prepared and administered by National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA). The teachers' examination for primary education is Grade A Teacher's Certificate Examination, while that of secondary is Diploma in Secondary Education Examination. These exams cover the subject matter, classroom management and ethics. Successful teachers then apply for a teaching licensure at the Teachers Service Commission presenting the NECTA results and academic certificates for verification.

Continuing Professional Development:

Under the MEWAKA framework (Mwongozo wa Mafunzo Endelevu ya Walimu Kazini) introduced in 2020, teachers' CPD in Tanzania has improved to a more structured, school-based approach. It encourages weekly peer learning; monthly resource center sessions and digital modules delivered through a common Learning Management System provided by the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE). CPD activities are adapted to local needs, planned in consultation with schools and district education officers, enhancing teacher capacity and addressing ongoing gaps in in-service training.