NTC Opens Registration for 2025 Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE) 1

The National Teaching Council (NTC) has officially opened registration for the 2025 Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE) 1, in line with its regulatory mandate under the Education Regulatory Bodies Act 2020 (Act 1023).

This examination ensures that teachers meet the National Teachers’ Standards, which assess their professional knowledge, practices, values, and attitudes needed for effective teaching. Passing the exam grants teachers a professional license to operate in the education sector.

Structure of the 2025 GTLE Examination

Fresh candidates will write three papers:

• General Professional Knowledge, which covers numeracy, literacy, and essential professional skills.

• Grade-level Specialism Pedagogy, which is specific to Early Grade, Primary, JHS, SHS, and Technical/Vocational Education.

• Multiple Subjects Content or Single Subject Content Knowledge, depending on the teacher’s area of specialization.

Candidates specializing in Early Childhood or Primary Education will take a Multiple Subjects Content Paper, while those training for JHS, SHS, or TVET will write a Single Subject Specialism paper in their area of study.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the GTLE 1, candidates must have either a Bachelor of Education Degree or a Postgraduate Diploma in Education.

Applicants with foreign degrees must provide an evaluation certificate from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to confirm eligibility.

Indexing Process for Fresh Candidates

Fresh candidates must complete the indexing process before registering for the exam.

• Candidates must visit indexing.ntc.gov.gh to check their indexing status.

• If uploaded, candidates will be indexed before proceeding with registration.

• Indexing fee: GH₵50.

• Payment: At any Prudential Bank branch nationwide or via mobile money using short code *772*51#.

• After payment, candidates will receive an indexing number via SMS, which must be used for verification before proceeding with GTLE registration.

Registration Process and Fees

Candidates must register by July 7, 2025.

Fees are as follows:

• Fresh candidates: GH₵450 for three papers.

• Re-sit candidates: GH₵150 (one paper), GH₵210 (two papers), GH₵385 (three papers).

• Payment: At Prudential Bank branches nationwide or via mobile money with short code *772*51#.

• Candidates must collect their Pin and Serial Number upon payment and use them to complete registration at https://exams.ntc.gov.gh/

Important Notes

• No refunds will be issued for candidates who pay without meeting eligibility requirements.

• Candidates cannot change their uploaded photograph after registration.

• All candidates must review their details carefully before submitting.

• Registration deadline: July 7, 2025—no extensions will be granted.

• Candidates must follow a formal dress code for the examination.

Final Resit Opportunity

This ongoing GTLE 1 registration applies to Bachelor of Education and Postgraduate Diploma holders, including fresh candidates and those resitting papers.

A final resit will be conducted in October 2025, after which post-graduation licensure exams will be phased out.

Candidates failing the final resit must restart their training at teacher education institutions in 2026.

Examination Dates

The 2025 GTLE 1 will take place from July 18 to July 20, 2025.

For further details, candidates should contact the National Teaching Council or visit https://ntc.gov.gh/