Bagabaga College of Education
Bagabaga College of Education (BACE) formally called “BATCO” was established in 1944 with the vision “to become the best Teacher Education Institution in the northern Sector by all Standards, and as one of the best in Ghana and recognised in the West African sub-region”.
Prof. Gazali Issahaku (PhD) - Principal
Bagabaga College of Education
Bagabaga College of Education (BACE) formally called “BATCO” was established in 1944 with the vision “to become the best Teacher Education Institution in the northern Sector by all Standards, and as one of the best in Ghana and recognised in the West African sub-region”. I share this vision as the Principal of the College. This will be achieved by engendering a competitive learning spirit and motivation that engages and equips both students and staff with the requisite knowledge, skills, and values for a productive career in the teaching profession.
Vision
To become a Public University of Education in the Training of Professional Teachers.
Mission
Mission
The College shall Train Academically Sound, Competent, and Disciplined Professional Teachers to teach in Ghanaian Basic Schools.
Core Values
Our Core Values are translated into Value Statements that represent the Hallmark of our Culture as an Institution of Higher Learning.
Latest Events
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Bagabaga College of Education Holds Maiden Weekly Seminar Series -
Bagabaga College of Education Organises 3-Day Security Training Workshop to Strengthen Campus Safety -
11th Congregation – Bagabaga College of Education (2025) -
Bagabaga College of Education Holds 2025/2026 Macro Teaching Orientation for Final-Year Students
Announcements
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Colleges of Education, Ghana Admission Into the Forty-Nine (49) Public Colleges of Education for the 2026/2027 Academic Year -
11th Congregation – Bagabaga College of Education (2025)
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DISCLAIMER! -
Colleges of Education, Ghana Admission Into the Forty-Six (46) Public Colleges of Education for the 2025/2026 Academic Year
Experience Limitless Learning and Possibilities
Choose from three (3) different academic programmes to experience limitless learning and possibilities.
Early Grade Development Education
Early Childhood Education, typically covering Kindergarten (KG) through Primary 3 (P3).
Upper Primary Education
This track specifically prepares teachers to instruct learners in Primary 4 (P4) to Primary 6 (P6)—covering the upper levels of Ghana’s primary school system.
JHS Education
This programme enables trainees to become specialist subject teachers who are qualified to teach at the JHS level after graduation
Latest News & Events
Another Phase for BACE Poultry Enterprise
Today marks another exciting milestone in our journey toward building sustainable and integrated agricultural systems. We are delighted to announce the successful arrival of another…
Second Session of The Weekly Seminar Series Successfully Held
Bagabaga College of Education on Thursday July 2, 2026, successfully hosted the second session of its Weekly Seminar Series, featuring insightful presentations by the Education…
Bagabaga College of Education Holds Maiden Weekly Seminar Series
Bagabaga College of Education successfully held the first session of its Weekly Seminar Series on Thursday 25th June 2026, led by the VOTECH Department. The…
