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TRCN

Federal Ministry of Education · Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria

Empowering Nigerian Teachers for Excellence

Register your teaching credentials, verify any educator's licence, and access the continuing development platform that keeps Nigerian teachers on the national register.

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What we do

Our primary responsibilities

Registration

It's a legal requirement for all teachers and lecturers working in Nigerian schools and higher-education institutions to be registered. This is part of the agreed national terms and conditions of employment.

Regulation

We establish and maintain the standards for joining and continuing in the teaching profession, and address serious concerns raised about teachers and teacher lecturers.

Accreditation

TRCN is responsible for establishing standards for teacher education, accrediting Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes, approving qualifications for professional registration, and ensuring only suitably trained and qualified individuals enter the teaching profession.

Accreditation of ITE programmes
Accredited routes to the Standard for Headship

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TRCN accreditation meets national and international standards.

Teachers Registration

Check what you need to do in order to register.

Professional Qualifying Exam

Candidate registration, examination guidance, and results.

Teacher Professional Development

Continuing professional development and training.

Partner Integrations

Guidance for approved agencies connecting to TRCN services.

Our mandate

Why TRCN?

We Regulate Teaching

Ensuring quality education through proper teacher certification and oversight at every level of the profession.

We Uphold Standards

Maintaining professional excellence through the rigorous qualification requirements set out in the TRCN Act.

We Support Growth

Providing continuous professional development opportunities for sustained career advancement across Nigeria.

Libraries & tools

Educational resources

Access comprehensive educational materials, lesson plans, and professional development resources.

Lesson Plans

445+ plans

Comprehensive lesson plans for all educational levels.

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PQE Past Questions

1,400+ questions

Professional Qualifying Examination questions by category.

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E-Library

500+ resources

Digital collection of educational resources.

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Learning Management

50+ courses

Interactive courses and professional development.

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Publications

Official TRCN documents and publications.

TRCN ActTeachers Code of ConductNational Benchmark for PQE
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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to the most common questions about TRCN registration, requirements, and processes.

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) is the official regulatory body for the teaching profession in Nigeria. TRCN was established by Decree 31 of 1993, which later became the TRCN Act CAP T3 of 2004. Its mandate includes: • Registering qualified teachers • Licensing teachers to practice • Setting professional standards • Promoting continuous professional development (CPD) • Ensuring teacher quality and accountability

ALL teachers in Nigeria and Nigerian teachers in the diaspora (public and private schools, colleges, universities, and educational institutions) MUST be registered and licensed by TRCN. This includes: • Nursery, Primary, and Secondary School Teachers • Lecturers in Colleges of Education and Polytechnics • University Lecturers • Educational Administrators and Instructors

• Academic qualifications (NCE, BEd, BSc+PDE/PGDE, PhD/PDDE) • Teaching experience (if applicable) • Professional qualifications (e.g. PGDE/PDE for non-education graduates) • Recent passport photograph • Valid ID (e.g. National ID, Passport, Voter's Card)

Registration is primarily ONLINE:

  1. Click Apply for Registration here
  2. Create an account with your email and password
  3. Fill out the application form and upload required documents
  4. Pay the required fees online
  5. Submit for processing

• Upon approval, your Certificate of Registration and Practicing Licence will be available for download on your TRCN portal dashboard. • Physical copies may be issued at TRCN state offices or mailed (check portal instructions).

The PQE is a mandatory computer-based test for everyone with teaching qualifications (e.g. NCE, BEd, B.Sc./B.A. holders with PGDE/PDE).

Yes. TRCN aligns with global standards, enhancing the mobility of Nigerian teachers. Verification can be done by foreign employers via the TRCN website.

Accredited providers

Our MCPD providers

Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE)Niger State Teacher Professional Development InstituteNational Teachers' Institute (NTI)Indrap Learning LimitedSchoolinka LimitedTetFund Centre of Excellence for Technology Enhanced LearningTetFund Centre of Excellence for Innovative TeachingTeacherXBanana Island School

In collaboration with

Our partners

Federal Ministry of EducationBritish CouncilForeign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeJICAThe World BankUNESCOUNICEFPartnership for Learning for All in Nigeria

Updates

News & announcements

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TRCN Commences Implementation of Federal Government Policy on School Accreditation for Public Examinations

TRCN Commences Implementation of Federal Government Policy on School Accreditation for Public Examinations

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has commenced the implementation of the Federal Government’s policy linking school accreditation f…

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May 2026 PQE Results Released — Successful Candidates Should Proceed To Process Their Certificate

May 2026 PQE Results Released — Successful Candidates Should Proceed To Process Their Certificate

Results for the May 2026 Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE Batch A26) have been released.Candidates may now log in to view their result. Succes…

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Exam
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TIP Toll-Free Line

TIP Toll-Free Line

TRCN Activates TIP Toll-Free Line for Reporting Teacher MisconductThe Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has activated the Teacher Invest…

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State-Office
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