Lifegate College of Education, Asa, Nigeria

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About Lifegate College of Education, Asa

Lifegate College of Education is a private college of education in Kwara State, Nigeria, established in 2017. Its motto is "Academic Success and Godliness", and moral and spiritual formation is part of campus life alongside academic instruction. The college trains teachers and other professionals through the three-year Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE).

The campus is at Km 14, Ganmo-Afon Road, Kwara State, in the Asa area. Facilities include an administrative building, a classroom block, a lecture hall, a library and a campus quadrangle, with micro-teaching and skills training used for practical preparation.

Teaching is organised into five schools offering 29 subject combinations: Languages; Sciences; Arts and Social Sciences; Vocational and Technical Education; and Primary Education and Early Childhood. Students take micro-teaching and teaching practice as part of their training.

Governance includes a Governing Council chaired by Prof. Isaac Aun, a Management Board, a Provost (Ibiniyi Timothy) and a Registrar (Oseji Perfect); the proprietor is Engr. Pst. Dayo Olutayo. The college's vision is to produce competent, ethical and innovative graduates who add value to every sector in Nigeria.

The college is approved by the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) and the Kwara State Ministry of Tertiary Education (MOTEST). Admission is direct to the college and no JAMB (UTME) score is required. Current students use an online student portal.

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Programme and entry

Admission is into the three-year NCE programmes. Applicants need at least four O'Level credits (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB), including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings, plus credits relevant to the chosen course combination. No JAMB (UTME) score is required.

Application steps

Fill the free online application form (no application fee).
Enter O'Level results showing at least four credits including English Language and Mathematics.
Attend screening with original O'Level results and passport photographs.
Receive the admission letter.
Pay fees and complete clearance to begin lectures.

2026/2027 session

Admissions are open for 2026/2027. Admission screening is scheduled for 1 October, resumption and orientation for 12 October, and the matriculation ceremony for 2 November.

Main campus, Km 14, Ganmo-Afon Road, Kwara State. All five schools and NCE programmes are taught here. Facilities: administrative building, classroom block, lecture hall, library, campus quadrangle, and micro-teaching and skills training facilities.

Schools and combinations

School of Languages: English Language/Social Studies, English Language/Yoruba Language, English Language/Political Science, French Language/English Language, Yoruba Language/Social Studies
School of Sciences: Biology/Integrated Science, Chemistry/Integrated Science, Biology/Mathematics, Biology/Computer Science, Computer Science/Mathematics, Computer Science/Integrated Science, Physics/Integrated Science, Physics/Mathematics, Physics/Computer Science
School of Arts and Social Sciences: Christian Religious Studies/Social Studies, Christian Religious Studies/English Language, Christian Religious Studies/Political Science, Christian Religious Studies/Economics, Christian Religious Studies/Yoruba Language, Islamic Studies/Yoruba Language, Islamic Studies/Social Studies, Islamic Studies/Political Science, Islamic Studies/English Language, Political Science/Social Studies, Economics/Social Studies
School of Vocational and Technical Education: Business Education (double major), Agricultural Science (double major)
School of Primary Education and Early Childhood: Primary Education (double major)

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