Cyril Potter College of Education 2019 Applications

Click below to download an education notice containing the entry requirements for the application forms for the following programmes being offered at the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE):

(a) Associate Degree in Education (Two-Year)
(b) Associate Degree in Education (One-Year Technical Teacher Education
(c) Trained Teacher's Certificate (Three-Year)

Cyril Potter College of Education Vacancies

The Board of Governors, Cyril Potter College of Education, invites applications from Suitable Qualified individuals to fill the following vacancies

David Rose Special School celebrates 50th Anniversary

Today, the David Rose Special School which was opened on May 8th, 1968, celebrated 50 years of existence with an Anniversary ceremony held at the school on Thomas Lands. 

Diagnostic Centre gets new parking lot and access road

The Special Needs Centre located in the compound of the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) at Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara, now has a parking lot to accommodate persons using the services of the centre.

Education comes first Teacher with almost half a century’s experience went the extra mile for her students

Paddling along the Moruca River for school each day was a breeze for Francesca Vieira, even though it took her over an hour one way! Still, she’d say, “It was not far from home.” As challenging as it might seem to make the journey each day, beginning around six in the morning, she was happy to do it.

Education Minister engages CPCE on improving and expanding teacher training across Guyana

(April 20, 2022) - Today, the Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand met with the academic and administrative staff of the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE). The meeting focused on enhancing and expanding the services offered by the College particularly as the Ministry aims to increase the number of trained teachers in schools across Guyana.

Education Minister promises innovations, notable improvements in 2017

Come next year, Education Minister, Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine said that there will be a continued commitment to improving the administration of the education sector in more efficient ways.

He said that there will be focus on the oversight of the 11 education districts as well as setting benchmarks for the dozens of private schools countrywide.
Dr. Roopnaraine said that some of the key objectives of the upcoming year will be to improve teacher training in keeping with priority areas for education; increase instructional time for students; improve upon monitoring and evaluation; better supervision of capital projects; and enhancing the internal efficiency of the ministry.

Education Ministry assists CPCE student whose home was destroyed by fire

Today, the Chief Education Officer, Dr. Marcel Hutson presented to Mr. James Osborne, a financial contribution to assist with the immediate needs he now has after his home was destroyed by fire on the morning of Saturday, February 13, 2021. This contribution was made on behalf of the Minister and staff of the Ministry of Education.

Education Ministry assists CPCE student whose home was destroyed by fire.

Today, the Chief Education Officer, Dr. Marcel Hutson presented to Mr. James Osborne, a financial contribution to assist with the immediate needs he now has after his home was destroyed by fire on the morning of Saturday, February 13, 2021.

Education Ministry launches Model Safe School programme – creating safer, greener institutions

In an effort to create safer and greener educational institutions, a Model Safe School programme (MSSP) training and Competition was launched today, at the National Centre for Education Resource Development (NCERD), Battery Road, Kingston, Georgetown.

Education Ministry laying base for inclusion of innovation into national development

The Management Information Systems (MIS) Unit of the Ministry of Education, during 2017, will be tasked with implementing or upgrading Information Technology (IT) laboratories in 80 primary schools. It will as well, provide internet access or classroom interactivity resources to 100 more scbhools.

Education Notice Cyril Potter College of Education

The Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) will be offering Teacher Training programmes for Academic Year 2018-2019.

Education Notice Cyril Potter College of Education- Technical Teacher Education and Training Academic Year 2018-2019

Education Notice Cyril Potter College of Education- Technical Teacher Education and Training Academic Year 2018-2019

Education, technology sector for vast transformation

– Coalition 2020 Manifesto

Eight graduate to work with special needs children

- Diagnostic Centre to be opened for new school year

Eight persons graduated today from a three-month training programme which equipped them with the requisite skills to work at the Centre to Stimulate the Development of Children, Adolescents and Youth with Special Education Needs Associated with Disabilities in the compound of the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE).

Focus Group sessions begin for improving Mathematics Standards at the secondary level

As the Guyana Secondary Education Improvement Project (GSEIP) continues to be implemented, today Focus Group sessions began today at the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE). 

Four teachers of Chenapou Primary registered on Teachers Upgrading Programme

Four teachers from the Chenapou Primary School in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) have been registered on the Teachers Upgrading Programme that is being offered by the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE).

GFF upskilling CPCE students for ‘Football For Schools’ programme

Over the next two days, students of the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) will be participating in a training session under the recently launched Football For Schools Programme.

Helping children to overcome ‘hidden’ disabilities

UNLIKE obvious physical disabilities in children which may be easy to diagnose and treat, there are other ‘hidden’ ones that specialists may need to pay more attention to so as to be able to determine, accurately, just what the problem is.

Hinterland students arrive at CPCE to complete their first year of studies

(June 13, 2022) – After two years of being closed, dormitories at the Cyril Potter College of Education have been reopened to accommodate students to complete their first year of studies and prepare for their second year which starts in September.