The Teacher Service Commission (TSC) registration is the mandatory professional licensing process for all qualified teachers in Kenya. It involves submitting verified academic credentials, passing a moral and mental fitness evaluation, and receiving an official identification number. This is achieved by following a clear online procedure, preparing accurate documentation, and adhering to the legal and ethical standards set by the Commission.
Understanding The Requirements
Gathering the mandatory documents and meeting the fundamental criteria for registration.
✔ Prepare certified copies of your academic and professional certificates (KCSE, Diploma/Degree, PGDE)
✔ Ensure you have a valid National Identity Card (ID) or Passport for non-Kenyans
✔ Obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
✔ Get your Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) PIN Certificate
✔ Take one recent colored passport-size photograph on a white background
Completing The Online Application
Navigating the TSC online portal to accurately submit your registration request.
✔ Visit the TSC online registration portal (https://teachersonline.tsc.go.ke/)
✔ Create an account using your valid email address and personal details
✔ Fill in all sections of the digital application form (GP69) completely and truthfully
✔ Upload clear, scanned copies of all required documents in the specified formats
✔ Review all entered information for accuracy before final submission
Making The Required Payment
Processing the non-refundable registration fee through the designated bank channel.
✔ Pay KES 1,055 to the TSC Registration Account at National Bank of Kenya
✔ Use the correct account details: A/C No. 01001005707400
✔ Ensure the amount includes KES 1,000 (registration fee) and KES 55 (bank charges)
✔ Obtain and safely keep the original bank deposit slip
✔ Upload a clear scanned copy of the deposit slip to the online portal as proof of payment
Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Ensuring your application is not rejected due to preventable errors or disqualifications.
✔ Submit only genuine certificates; falsification leads to automatic disqualification and legal action
✔ Declare any past criminal offenses or disciplinary issues truthfully
✔ Ensure you have no history of offenses against learners or moral misconduct
✔ Confirm you do not have any physical or mental condition unfit for teaching
✔ Double-check that all personal details match your official identification documents
Tracking Your Application
Monitoring the status of your submission and understanding the expected timeline.
✔ Log back into the TSC online portal regularly to check your application status
✔ Expect a response within 30 days of a complete and successful application
✔ If approved, download your TSC registration certificate bearing your unique TSC number
✔ If rejected, review the stated reason and rectify the issue if possible before reapplying
✔ Remember that all registered teachers' names are published in the annual TSC register
Maintaining Your Registration
Understanding your ongoing obligations as a registered teacher in Kenya.
✔ Adhere to the TSC Code of Conduct and Ethics for Teachers at all times
✔ Notify TSC of any change in your personal details (name, address, etc.)
✔ Apply for a duplicate certificate (fee: KES 2,055) if your original is lost or damaged
✔ Renew your Certificate of Good Conduct as required for professional compliance
✔ Understand that registration is a prerequisite for employment in any Kenyan school
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