Simbu Teachers College Application & Program: The college offers are 3-year Diploma in Primary School Teaching. This program is accepting Grade 12 students and non-school leavers who aspire to become Primary School Teachers. Simbu Teachers College (STC) is located near Wara Simbu and within walking distance from Kundiawa Town.
STC Academic programs/strands
The college offers 5 core programs from Year 1 to Year 3. The programs are compulsory for all students, including the teaching practice (practicum). Students must maintain an acceptable Grade Point Average (GPA) to graduate.
The Academic Programs offered in Simbu Teachers College are delivered through the following five Strands:
Professional Development
Language Development
Social Spiritual Development Studies
Mathematics & Science
Community Development
School experience and practicum are a vital part of the training for primary school teachers offered at the college. Here is what the STC said about the training and teaching experiences (extract)
We have school experience and teaching practice programs for students to experience teaching environments. During teaching practices and school experiences, the student teachers are given six weeks opportunity to part take in the classroom practices and the school each year for three years. (STC website)
How to get the 2026 application form
The Simbu Teachers College has a standalone website that provides some basic information about how to apply. If you want the 2026 Simbu Teachers College Application Form, call or email the college directly.
Call the admin office on +(675) 725 74707 or write to STC at The Principal, Simbu Teachers College, P.O.Box 158, Kundiawa, Simbu Province.
If you do not get a response, here are some suggestions to get the latest application form.
Ask a friend/family member in Simbu to go to STC Wara Simbu and get an application form for you.
Contact a student of STC on Social Media and ask him/her to help you.
Contact a Lecturer, tutor, registrar or an employee of STC to help you out.
Visit Simbu TC and get an application form.
How to apply as non-school leavers
STC requires that you apply before the due date. The steps for applying and the requirements will be listed clearly on the application form. So follow the steps and do not leave out are required documents when submitting your application.
Here are a few things that you should take into consideration when completing your 2026 non-school leavers application from Simbu Teachers College.
Requirements for S.T.C
Grade 12 certificate with a GPA of 2.4 and above.
Grade 10 certificate.
3 references from the pastor/teacher/reliable community leader.
Medical report/police clearance.
A passport-size photo of you.
Simbu TC Non-school Leavers Selections List for 2023 - check it here.
Application fee & Current Grade 12 applications
Application Fee: In previous years, STC charged an application fee of K50.00. This fee is non-refundable. If the fee is not stated clearly on the application form, call the college admin and find out before handing in your *completed* application form.
School leavers' applications: If you are a present Grade 12, you are a school leaver. You must apply to Simbu Teachers College (STC) through your final school leaver's choices. This is done before the examinations, so see your Guidance Teachers or School Deputy Principal to assist you. If you are successful, your name will come out in the 2026 Simbu Teachers College Selections List.
Simbu Teachers College Acceptance List 2026
The acceptance list for Simbu Teachers College for non-school leavers and school leavers will come out before the academic year starts.
The non-school leavers who applied straight to Simbu Teachers College will have to check the college for the non-school leavers' acceptance list 2026.
As for the Grade 12 school leavers who applied through the National Online Application System (NOAS), check the higher education website for the DHERST Acceptance List 2026.
If you have any questions, check out this link for information on selection dates and acceptance lists for tertiary institutions in PNG.
Applying to a college in PNG as a non-school leaver - opportunities
Hope this information helps you to apply to Simbu Teachers' College.
If you are a non-school leaver looking for an opportunity to study in PNG, check out the list of applications and admission information.
Here is the page where you can get the application form on the STC website. If you are unable to get the latest application form, try and contact the college using one of the ways suggested above.
Study at Madang Teachers College (MTC): Want to study as a non-school leaver or school leaver at the Madang Teachers College? PNG Insight provides this information to help you plan and submit a successful application to become a primary school teacher.
This article contains the eligibility criteria, application attachments, admission info, course programs; and how to contact MTC and get the 2026 application form. Contact details are given below if you have a query or want to request an application form.
Applying to MTC: School Leavers vs non-school leavers
School Leavers and Grade 12 (FODE) Matriculants: The Madang Teachers College does NOT facilitate the application for School Leavers (Grade 12). The selection of Grade 12 school leavers is done in Port Moresby by the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST).
If you are a student of Matriculation (FODE), you will also have to apply using the School Leavers Form (SLF) like the mainstream Grade 12 students.
Non-school Leavers: NSL is the group of students who CAN apply DIRECTLY to MTC. If you are a Grade 12 student who left school in the last 3 years, you are an NSL. Or if you are coming through the Open Colleges, you *maybe* classified as an NSL.
For the open college students and self-sponsored students, please seek further information from your school/college before applying.
Programs of study at Madang Teachers College (MTC)
As mentioned, MTC accepts both school leavers and non-school leavers into their programs. The college offers both a Bachelor's in Education degree (BEd Primary Education/Teaching) and a Diploma in Teaching (Dipl). You must have a Grade Point Average GPA of 2.4 (with NO FAILS) and above to apply for the Diploma in Teaching program. The Bachelor in Primary Education (Pre-service) requires a GPA of 2.5 (with NO FAILS) or above.
To be eligible for the Bachelor in Primary Education (Pre-service) NSL selection 2026, you must have the following prerequisites. The Applicant must:
be Grade 12 School Leavers between 2018 and 2020.
NOT be a Grade 10 or matriculation student (matriculant).
have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
have NO FAIL grades in ANY of the subjects studied at Grade 12.
disclose any disability you have in the 2026 application form.
The 5 points are mandatory. Count yourself ineligible if you do not meet ALL the eligibility criteria.
Madang Teachers College application form 2026: ATTACHMENTS
The attachments are the requirements that you should include with the MTC application form 2026. Both the eligibility criteria and attachments will determine whether your application is successful, or not.
What you attached with your *completed * application form:
Copy of Grade 10 and Grade 12 certificates (from MSD).
Copy of Grade 10 and Grade 12 'Official Transcripts' (from your school).
Two references (from reputable referees).
Certified Medical Certificates (from a doctor or medical practitioner).
Police Character Check Certificates (see here how to get a Police Check and Clearance Certificate).
Recent passport-size photo.
Receipt of Application.
Important college admission documents on registration day
The students who are registering must be able to present all the necessary documents that are required of them.
They are mentioned in the above article and they are as follows:
In most cases, the documents that are required upon registration are usually mentioned in the college acceptance letter to students. The list below puts in perspective the required documents for registering at a college in PNG.
Madang Teachers' CollegeAcceptance List
The acceptance list for Madang Teachers' College for non-school leavers and school leavers will come out before the academic year starts.
The non-school leavers who applied straight to MadangTeachers College will have to check the college for non-school leavers acceptance list 2026.
As for the Grade 12 school leavers who applied through the National Online Application System (NOAS), check the higher education website for the DHERST Acceptance List.
If you have any questions, check out this link for information on selection dates and acceptance lists for tertiary institutions in PNG.
Get in touch and ask for MTC application form 2026
Perhaps it is important to get in touch with the Students' Admin and Registrar at Madang Teachers College before submitting your application form and attachments.
Contact details:
Madang Teachers College, P O Box 218, Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea
Phone: (675) 422 229 / 852 2539 / 4228082
Mobile : 71411171 / 79792925
Email:mtcstudentsinformation@gmail.com
If you do not get a response, here are some suggestions to get an application form.
Ask a friend/family in Madang to go to MTC and get an application form for you.
Contact a student of MTC on Social Media and ask him/her to help you.
Contact a Lecturer, tutor, registrar or employee of MTC to help you out.
Visit Madang TC and get an application form.
You must use the official application form to apply. Make sure that the form has the recent date and year, college stamp, PNG Education Department Emblem and College Emblem.
General info for school leavers and non-school leavers
Some of this information (contact details, eligibility, attachments, etc) is provided on the application form, but here are five things that you should know. So, ask your Guidance teachers or the college registrar prior to applying to MTC these 5 questions.
What is the CUT-OFF GPA for this year?
Can I submit my college Application Online too?
Who can I contact to know my 2026 Madang Teachers Collection Selection list/status?
From your experience, when will the Madang Teachers College 2026 Non-school Leavers selection list come out?
What can I do if I am not selected?
About Madang Teachers College
The college is within Madang and easy to get to from the town centre. It offers a wide range of student facilities and activities throughout the year.
Students' amenities are basic but clean. The facilities meet the requirements and standards to offer a 3-year diploma in teaching.
Recently, MTC offers a 4-year Bachelor's in Primary Education. Practical teaching (Practicum) is assessable in the third year. Students are sent to primary schools in Madang and nearby provinces to do their practical teaching.
The college fees per year range between K5,000 and K10,000 and depending on whether you are on TESAS/HELP or self-sponsored.
Applying to a college in PNG as a non-school leaver - opportunities
Hope this information helps you to apply to the Madang Teachers College.
If you are a non-school leaver looking for an opportunity to study in PNG, check out the list of applications and admission info.
