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Full-time Programme

The 18-month, full-time Master of Education programme at the Institute for Educational Development in East Africa attracts high quality students from across eastern Africa. The programme provides a clear theoretical foundation for teaching from early childhood to upper secondary level. The programme’s alumni include exemplary teachers, education ministry officials, school and college principals, teacher trainers, district regional education officers and academics.​​

Part-time Programme​

The part-time programme is for experienced teachers, teacher trainers, principals and other professionals linked to the field of education. The​ programme has a duration of 3-5 years allowing flexibility to the participants.

Admissions have closed for 2025 admission cycle. The last date for submission of applications was March 31, 2025​​.

​​​Eligibility Criteria​

​Eligibility criteria for 2025 admission cycle is as follows:

Full-time Programme 

• An undergraduate degree with at least lower second-class (or equivalent) from a recognized University
  
• Minimum five years of working experience if from the Kenyan public sector 
• English skills sufficient to access a graduate-level course
• Ability to demonstrate strong reasoning and reflective skills
• Submit a Personal statement 
  

Part-time Programme

• An undergraduate degree with at least lower second-class (or equivalent) from a recognized University

• Minimum two years of teaching or equivalent educational experience

• English skills sufficient to access a graduate level course

• Ability to demonstrate strong reasoning and reflective skills

• Ability to demonstrate a clear motivation for graduate level study​