The Federal College of Education (FCE), Iwo, Osun State, has officially announced the commencement of its admission exercise for the 2025/2026 academic session. The college, established to provide quality teacher education, has introduced innovative programmes that integrate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with practical entrepreneurship training. This unique blend positions students not only as teachers but also as job creators in today’s dynamic knowledge economy.
According to the admission statement signed by the Registrar, M. A. Yusuff, the NCE programmes for the new academic session have been designed to equip prospective students with contemporary skills required to meet the challenges of modern-day teaching. The college emphasized that it seeks to raise a new generation of educators who are technologically savvy and entrepreneurial in orientation, ensuring that graduates remain relevant both in the classroom and in the wider society.
The college released a comprehensive list of available programmes across various fields. Prospective students can apply to study courses such as Agricultural Education, Business Education, Home Economics, Integrated Science, Computer Science combinations, Mathematics combinations, Social Studies combinations, Religious Studies, Primary Education Studies, Yoruba combinations, and English combinations. These programmes cover a wide range of disciplines to accommodate the diverse interests of applicants while aligning with national education needs.
Specifically, the institution is offering double major programmes such as Agricultural Education, Business Education, Home Economics, Early Childhood Care Education, Integrated Science, Primary Education Studies, and Social Studies. In addition, prospective students may select from a variety of combined courses, including English/Economics, Computer Science/Biology, Islamic Studies/Economics, Yoruba/English, Mathematics/Integrated Science, and several others, thereby creating flexible pathways for academic and career development.
For eligibility, candidates must have obtained a minimum of five credit passes in relevant subjects from recognized examination bodies such as WAEC, NECO, or their equivalents. Additionally, all applicants must have scored at least 100 marks in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). These requirements, the college explained, are in line with national standards for entry into Colleges of Education in Nigeria.
The institution also outlined the method of application for the 2025/2026 admission exercise. Interested applicants are required to effect a change of institution to FCE Iwo on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal. After this step, candidates are to proceed to the college admission portal at portal.fceiwo.edu.ng to complete the registration and application process. This digital approach, the management noted, ensures transparency and efficiency in the admission procedure.
FCE Iwo also emphasized its commitment to responsive and accessible communication with applicants. For inquiries, the college provided three dedicated phone lines—07038762810, 08066666288, and 08037735024—through which students can receive prompt support. The management further encouraged applicants to connect with the institution via its official social media handles on Instagram and Twitter, @FCEIwo_official, or through email at info@fceiwo.edu.ng.
Highlighting its distinctive features, the college noted that every admitted student would undergo ICT training, irrespective of their chosen programme, to ensure digital competence in teaching and learning. In addition, the entrepreneurship component of the curriculum would expose students to practical, skill-based education, enabling them to create employment opportunities after graduation rather than depend solely on teaching appointments.
Education experts have applauded the step taken by the Federal College of Education, Iwo, describing the ICT-driven and entrepreneurship-based curriculum as timely. With Nigeria’s education sector grappling with issues of outdated teaching methods and graduate unemployment, this approach is seen as a way forward in repositioning teacher education to meet global best practices and local development needs.
As the 2025/2026 admission exercise kicks off, the college reiterated its readiness to provide a conducive learning environment for all students. The management assured parents and guardians that FCE Iwo remains committed to nurturing students into competent, innovative, and disciplined educators who can contribute meaningfully to national growth and development.
In conclusion, prospective students and stakeholders are encouraged to take advantage of the ongoing admission process. With its strong emphasis on ICT integration and entrepreneurship education, the Federal College of Education, Iwo, is positioning itself as a trailblazer among Colleges of Education in Nigeria, and the 2025/2026 academic session promises to be a turning point in the institution’s history.
