JIBWIS College of Education, Jega, Kebbi, Nigeria

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About JIBWIS College of Education, Jega, Kebbi

JIBWIS College of Education, Jega is a college of education in Jega Local Government Area, Kebbi State, in north-western Nigeria. It trains teachers through three-year Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes, and its stated vision is to produce qualified, competent and morally upright teachers who contribute to national development through education grounded in Islamic values.

Academic work is organised in three faculties. The Faculty of Education has the departments of Primary Education Studies, Early Childhood Care Education and Educational Foundation. The Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences covers English Language Education, Arabic Language Education, Hausa Language Education, Islamic Studies Education and Social Studies Education. The Faculty of Science covers Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science and Agricultural Science Education.

The NCE programmes run for three years. The academic calendar includes a teaching practice period for 300 Level students in the second semester, and each academic year has two semesters with registration, orientation, lectures, a mid-semester break and examinations.

The college library holds general education and NCE curriculum materials, an Islamic collection (Qur'an and Tafsir, Hadith, Islamic studies and Arabic language resources) and a science collection (mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics and computer science). Library services include book lending, reading rooms, internet-enabled computers, reference assistance and access to digital resources.

On-campus hostels are provided separately for female and male students, with four to six students per room, study areas, a matron or warden, 24-hour security, water and electricity. Hostel places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis after admission and payment of the accommodation fee.

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Scholarships and financial aid

Merit-based scholarship: for students with a JAMB score of 200 and above, five O-Level credits at one sitting and good conduct; 50% tuition fee waiver, renewable annually with good grades.
Need-based financial aid: for students from low-income families with proof of hardship, good academic standing and a Local Government endorsement letter; 30 to 40% fee reduction and flexible payment plans.
Orphan support scholarship: for orphans and students from disadvantaged backgrounds with orphan status verification, a letter from the guardian or ward head and the minimum academic requirements; up to 60% fee waiver and priority accommodation.
Islamic Studies scholarship: for students enrolled in Islamic or Arabic programmes with good Islamic conduct and active involvement in Islamic activities; 40% tuition reduction and free Islamic study materials.

How to apply

Check eligibility, gather documents (completed scholarship form, admission letter or student ID, O-Level results, JAMB result slip, birth certificate or age declaration, LGA identification letter, passport photographs and any supporting documents), submit the form and check the notice board for awards. Applications are open in the first four weeks of each semester and reviewed over two to three weeks. Awards are renewable annually while the recipient keeps a CGPA of at least 2.50. Enquiries go to the Dean of Students Affairs or the Bursar's office. Details: jcej.edu.ng/scholarships.php.

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UTME entry (100 Level NCE)

Five credit passes in SSCE, NECO or GCE, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained at not more than two sittings.
A valid JAMB UTME result meeting the cut-off mark determined by JAMB, with subjects relevant to the chosen course.
Participation in the college post-UTME screening exercise.
Minimum age of 16 years.

Examples of subject combinations: Science Education requires English, Mathematics and two science subjects (Biology, Chemistry or Physics); Arts and Languages requires English, Literature-in-English and two arts subjects; Islamic and Arabic Studies requires English, Islamic Studies or Arabic and two other arts subjects.

Direct Entry (200 Level)

Five credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
One of: National Diploma with at least a Lower Credit in a relevant field; A-Level passes in at least two relevant subjects; IJMB or JUPEB with at least 5 points in relevant subjects; or a completed first degree from a recognised institution.
A valid JAMB Direct Entry form and participation in the college screening exercise.

Documents

Original O-Level results, JAMB UTME or Direct Entry result slip, birth certificate or age declaration, Local Government identification letter, recent passport photographs and a medical fitness certificate. Direct Entry candidates also submit their ND/HND, A-Level, IJMB/JUPEB or degree certificates and transcripts. Documents must be originals or duly certified copies; false information leads to disqualification, candidates awaiting results may apply provisionally, and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

How to apply

Register for JAMB UTME or Direct Entry and choose JIBWIS College of Education as first choice.
Complete the online application form on the college portal.
Pay the application fee through an approved payment method.
Print the acknowledgment slip.
Attend screening on the scheduled date with the required documents.

Fees

Acceptance fee: N25,000 (new 100 Level students) or N20,000 (Direct Entry). School fees per session: N45,000 (100 Level), N40,000 (200 Level), N40,000 (300 Level). Hostel fee: N15,000 to N25,000 per session depending on room type, plus a refundable caution deposit of N5,000. Other charges: student ID card N2,000; medical fee N3,000 per session; library fee N2,500 per session; sports fee N2,000 per session; examination fee N5,000 per semester; laboratory/practical fee for science students N5,000. Fees are paid by bank deposit or online through the student portal (Remita); part payment may be allowed with the Bursar's approval.

The college is located in Jega Local Government Area, Kebbi State, with its administrative offices (Provost, Registrar, Bursar and Dean of Students) and academic departments on the Jega campus.

Library with general, Islamic and science collections, reading rooms and internet-enabled computers.
Separate male and female hostels (four to six students per room) with study areas, supervised by a warden or matron.
Opening hours of the college office: Monday to Saturday, 8.00 AM to 5.30 PM.

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