Wiawso College of Education

Wiawso College of Education This is the official page of Wiawso College of Education, Sefwi Wiawso-Western North Region It was known as Wiawso Body Corporate Training College with Mr. J. T.

History of Wiawso College of Education

Wiawso College of Education was founded in February 13, 1952 and was temporarily housed in a rented apartment in Kokomlele – Accra. N. Yankah as Acting Principal. The College was later relocated to Kumasi within the precincts of the Anglican Diocese of Kumasi. In September 1964, the Ministry of Education Directed the College with 29 Pioneer male students and 4 Tutors namely Mr. J.T.N Yankah acting Principal, Mr. B. A. Quarcoo Senior Housemaster, Mr. E. O. Nortey a tutor and Mr. R. S. Kwarteng, the College Clerk to move to its present Permanent buildings at Sefwi Wiawso. Per the directive, the college was to continue to be under the management of the Anglican Church with a new board of Governors to be constituted with membership based at Wiawso. The first batch of Students went on their practical teaching field work in some selected schools in and around Wiawso in 1964. In 1974, the college admitted the first batch of female students who were thirty-two in number. Since its establishment the college popularly called WATICO and now new Legon of the Western-North , has maintained its original purpose of providing training courses for its students. From 2004/2005 academic year, the college offered a 3 year Diploma in Basic Education but currently offers a Four –year degree Course in Basic Education in addition to its sandwich programmes with emphasis on Science, Mathematics and Technical Education. Wiawso College of Education which is firmly rooted in its motto: Cordi Manui et Capiti, a latin phrase which means ‘with heart, hands and head’ is poised to produce intelligent and dynamic teacher with high moral fiber. VISION
To produce safe teachers who are academically sound, professionally competent, ready to serve the community and will not cause harm physically and mentally to pupils. MISSION
Equipping teacher trainees to be knowledgeable and self-motivated in a tertiary environment

CORE VALUES
Excellence – A community striving for excellence in all our academic pursuits
Integrity – We are open, truthful and straightforward with our interactions with others
Diversity – A learning community made up of people from all walks of life coming together to achieve academic excellence
Student focus – We are dedicated to ensuring the personal and professional growth of our students
Leadership – Advocating for student teachers, staff and the teaching profession as a whole and listening with humility. Involving student teachers and staff in college committees to groom them for future leadership positions. Contact Information
Wiawso College of Education
P. Box 94, Sefwi Wiawso
[email protected]
0243332222, 0243704297

Well done, Mary
02/08/2026

Well done, Mary

Well done, Moro
02/08/2026

Well done, Moro

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02/08/2026

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We welcome you all back home.Home is always Home.👌🏾Akwaaba 🤝🏽
28/07/2026

We welcome you all back home.
Home is always Home.👌🏾

Akwaaba 🤝🏽

NOTICE TO ALL ALUMNI MEMBERS

Dear Cherished Alumni,

Kindly find attached the official programme lineup for the Wiawso College of Education Alumni Homecoming 2026.

We encourage every alumnus and alumna to go through the schedule and make the necessary arrangements to participate in the various activities. Let us come together to reconnect, celebrate our shared heritage, and contribute to discussions on the future and development of our Alumni Association and our beloved alma mater.

We look forward to welcoming you home.

Come Home. Reconnect. Celebrate. Build the Future.

Deadline is Friday, July 10
04/07/2026

Deadline is Friday, July 10

26/06/2026
Fathers occupy a cherished place in our society, our institutions, and our College community. At Wiawso College of Educa...
21/06/2026

Fathers occupy a cherished place in our society, our institutions, and our College community. At Wiawso College of Education, we deeply value and appreciate the invaluable contributions fathers have made toward the growth, progress, and success of the College. Your commitment, sacrifice, wisdom, and steadfast support have not only strengthened families but have also enriched our institution and inspired future generations.

On this special occasion, Management proudly celebrates and honours all fathers among our staff and students. We thank you for your dedication, resilience, and the positive impact you continue to make in the lives of others. May you be blessed with good health, peace, joy, strength, and fulfilment. Happy Father’s Day to all our remarkable fathers.

Happy Birthday my Lord Chair. We pray for God's guidance and illumination.
11/06/2026

Happy Birthday my Lord Chair. We pray for God's guidance and illumination.

JOIN THE OFFICIAL WIAWSO COLLEGE OF EDUCATION WHATSAPP CHANNELDear, Staff, Alumni, Parents, Stakeholders, and StudentsSt...
04/06/2026

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📚 Cordi Manui et Capiti
(```Heart, Hand and Head```)

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This channel provides timely updates on academic activities, college events, research, student and staff achievements, admissions, announcements, and other important information from the WATICO community.

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The Office of the Registrar, in collaboration with the Office of the College Librarian, warmly invites all teaching and ...
03/06/2026

The Office of the Registrar, in collaboration with the Office of the College Librarian, warmly invites all teaching and non-teaching staff to a Two-Day Hands-On Training on the Practical Use of AI Tools for Research, Publications, Teaching, and Administrative Practices.

This training is designed to equip staff with practical skills in leveraging Artificial Intelligence to enhance research productivity, academic writing, lesson planning, assessment, and administrative efficiency.

Facilitator: Prof. Justice Kwame Appati
Department of Computer Science, University of Ghana

📅 Date: Thursday, 4th – Friday, 5th June 2026
📍 Venue: College Library
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. each day

Participants will gain hands-on experience in:
✅ Prompt Engineering and Academic Research Workflows
✅ AI-Powered Research Discovery and Synthesis
✅ Academic Writing and Publication Support
✅ Lesson Planning and Material Development
✅ Assessment Construction and Feedback Strategies
✅ Administrative and Institutional Management Applications

All staff are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen their digital competencies and embrace emerging technologies in higher education.

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Near Kessekrom
Sehwi Wiawso

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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