Secondary Teacher's Diploma Programmes

Full-time, two-subject teaching diplomas, examined by the Examinations Council of Zambia and accredited by the Teaching Council of Zambia.

January 2026 Intake — Full Time

Choose your teaching specialisation

Every programme pairs a major teaching subject with a complementary discipline, reflecting how subjects are actually timetabled in Zambian secondary schools.

DIP / AGR‑SCI

Agricultural Science

Crop and livestock science, agribusiness fundamentals and field practicals on the college's own working farm — preparing teachers for one of the most in-demand subjects in rural secondary schools.

DIP / ENG‑REL

English & Religious Education

Language, literature and communication skills combined with religious education rooted in Catholic social teaching and comparative faith study.

DIP / ENG‑ZL

English & Zambian Languages

English language and literature paired with the structured study and teaching methodology of indigenous Zambian languages.

DIP / MATH‑CS

Mathematics & Computer Studies

Core secondary mathematics teaching methodology alongside computer studies fundamentals — algorithms, basic programming concepts and ICT pedagogy.

DIP / SCI

Science

An integrated grounding across biology, chemistry and physics, with laboratory-based practical training in the college's science labs.

DIP / SOC‑STD

Social Studies

History, geography and civic education combined, equipping teachers to deliver Zambia's integrated social studies curriculum.

DIP / SOC‑CS

Social Studies & Computer Studies

Social studies teaching paired with foundational computer studies, for schools combining humanities and ICT timetabling.

DIP / SOC‑REL

Social Studies & Religious Education

Civic and historical education combined with religious education, for a values-led approach to the social studies classroom.

How Training Works

From lecture hall to classroom

  • Foundation StudiesCore education theory, child psychology and curriculum studies alongside your two teaching subjects.
  • Subject SpecialisationDeep subject content paired with subject-specific teaching methodology.
  • Teaching PracticeSupervised placements in partner secondary schools to apply classroom skills under real conditions.
  • Diploma ExaminationsFinal assessment set and graded by the Examinations Council of Zambia.
Students in a science laboratory classroom at St. Mary's College of Education
Hands‑on Practicals
Next Step

Check your eligibility and apply

Review entry requirements, fees and the application process for your chosen programme.