One of Nigeria’s top institutes for teacher and educational professional development is the Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education (AIFCE). The college, which is situated in Imo State’s capital city of Owerri, was founded in 1963 as the Advanced Teachers Training College by the government of Eastern Nigeria. It was renamed in 1973 to pay tribute to Dr. Alvan Ikoku, a well-known educationist and supporter of education in Nigeria.
- Year of Establishment: 1963
- Type: Public
- Location: Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
AIFCE is renowned for placing a high priority on teacher preparation and for having produced a large number of skilled teachers who work in multiple capacities across Nigeria and beyond. Additionally, the college is an important contributor in educational research and the creation of innovative teaching strategies.
With a primary concentration on teacher education, the Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education (AIFCE) , provides a variety of faculties and academic programs. An outline of the available faculties and programs is shown below:
Departments and Courses offered in Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education(AIFCE)
School of Arts and Social Sciences
- Department of Christian Religious Studies
- NCE Christian Religious Studies
- Department of English Language
- NCE English Language
- Department of History
- NCE History
- Department of Social Studies
- NCE Social Studies
- Department of Political Science
- NCE Political Science
- Department of Music
- NCE Music
- Department of Theatre Arts
- NCE Theatre Arts
School of Education
- Department of General Studies Education
- NCE General Studies Education
- Department of Educational Psychology
- NCE Educational Psychology
- Department of Primary Education Studies
- NCE Primary Education Studies
- Department of Curriculum and Instruction
- NCE Curriculum and Instruction
- Department of Educational Foundations
- NCE Educational Foundations
- Department of Early Childhood Education
- NCE Early Childhood Education
School of Sciences
- Department of Biology
- NCE Biology
- Department of Chemistry
- NCE Chemistry
- Department of Integrated Science
- NCE Integrated Science
- Department of Physics
- NCE Physics
- Department of Mathematics
- NCE Mathematics
- Department of Computer Science
- NCE Computer Science
- Department of Physical and Health Education
- NCE Physical and Health Education
School of Vocational and Technical Education
- Department of Agricultural Science
- NCE Agricultural Science
- Department of Home Economics
- NCE Home Economics
- Department of Fine and Applied Arts
- NCE Fine and Applied Arts
- Department of Business Education
- NCE Business Education
- Department of Technical Education
- NCE Technical Education
- Department of Home Management
- NCE Home Management
School of Languages
- Department of English Language
- NCE English Language
- Department of French
- NCE French
- Department of Igbo
- NCE Igbo Language
- Department of Yoruba
- NCE Yoruba Language
School of General Education
- Department of Guidance and Counselling
- NCE Guidance and Counselling
- Department of Special Education
- NCE Special Education
School of Early Childhood and Primary Education
- Department of Early Childhood Education
- NCE Early Childhood Education
- Department of Primary Education Studies
- NCE Primary Education Studies
Degree Programs (in Affiliation with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka)
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
- Available in various specializations like English Education, Social Studies Education, Political Science Education, and more.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Advanced Diplomas and Certificates:
- These programs offer specialized training for teachers and education professionals.
The courses that AIFCE offers are meant to give students the information and abilities needed to teach effectively at different levels of education. The college places equal emphasis on the theoretical and practical components of teacher education, guaranteeing that its graduates are well equipped to make valuable contributions to Nigeria’s education system.
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