Licosess College of Education

Licosess College of Education The center of Teacher excellence in Liberia. Offers AA degrees in Edu. Administration; Mathematics,

Founded on November 4, 1994, the Liberian Cooperative Standard Education School System (LICOSESS) College of Education is a pioneering teacher-training institution established by Liberian educators to strengthen the nation’s education system. Incorporated in 1995, LICOSESS was created to support the Ministry of Education by producing qualified, well-prepared teachers and school administrators for

primary, secondary, and K–12 education. Guided by the principles of accessibility, affordability, innovation, and relevance, LICOSESS has trained and graduated over 15,000 teachers and administrators through certificate, diploma, and degree programs. The College offers Grade “C” and “B” Certificate Programs, as well as Associate of Arts Degrees. It has been elevated since 2021 to a full bachelor-granting institution, accredited by national regulatory bodies. Its Demonstration (Lab) School ensures practical, hands-on teacher preparation before graduation. LICOSESS stands out nationally as the only institution in Liberia offering braille instruction to sighted teachers, advancing inclusive education and equal learning opportunities for persons with visual impairments. With diverse academic departments and a strong governance structure, the College remains committed to developing 21st-century educators who are skilled, compassionate, and community-oriented. Vision: To be Liberia’s Center of Excellence for professional teacher and administrator training. Mission: To nurture passionate, competent educators through accessible, affordable, and high-quality teacher education that improves learning outcomes nationwide.

13/05/2026

LICOSESS College of Education is pleased to inform the general public that following a successful annual retreat, the College has released a revised recruitment plan for Trimester II, 2026. Please note that all previous announcements should be disregarded, as adjustments have been made to harmonize tuition and fees across all campuses.
Recruitment is now open across Montserrado County at multiple LICOSESS extension campuses including: Central Campus, GSA Road, 0776672334/0555415324.

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07/05/2026

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🌟 PEAL EDUCATOR OF THE MONTH – APRIL 2026 🌟

The Professional Educators Association of Liberia (PEAL) is proud to honor Dr. Benjamin Yele Wehye as Educator of the Month – April 2026 in recognition of his exemplary leadership, professionalism, and transformative contributions to teacher education and national education reform in Liberia.

Dr. Wehye is a visionary education leader, policy analyst, and reform advocate whose impact continues to shape Liberia’s educational landscape. As President of LICOSESS College of Education, he has spearheaded institutional transformation, strengthened teacher preparation, advanced curriculum reform, and elevated the institution into a recognized degree-granting college committed to quality and relevance in education.

In April 2026, under his leadership, LICOSESS graduated over 1,200 teachers and educators with various credentials in education, including C-Certificates, Associate Degrees, and Bachelor’s Degrees—with the majority being females. This historic achievement is considered one of the largest graduations of trained educators by a private teacher education institution in Liberia’s history.

Widely respected for his passion for educational excellence, Dr. Wehye has consistently championed access, quality, professionalism, and innovation within Liberia’s education sector. His leadership and scholarship have contributed significantly to national conversations on educational policy reform, teacher development, and institutional resilience.

A recipient of the prestigious USAID-Liberia Development Award for Best Teacher in Liberia (2023–2025), Dr. Wehye also serves on several influential national and regional education platforms, including:
▪️ Liberia’s National Education Advisory Board (appointed by H.E. President Joseph N. Boakai)
▪️ West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Board
▪️ African Regional Education System Resilience Observatory (ARESRO) Advisory Board

PEAL celebrates Dr. Wehye not only for his achievements, but for his unwavering commitment to building a stronger, more responsive, and transformative education system for Liberia and Africa.

Congratulations, Dr. Benjamin Yele Wehye! 🎉

📢 Do you know an amazing and outstanding educator in Liberia?
PEAL is now accepting nominations for Educator of the Month – May 2026.

📩 Submit nominations via:
[email protected]

📞 Contacts:
0889 658709 / 0775163301






26/04/2026

Are you a proud graduate of LICOSESS College of Education?

We invite you to join the first-ever National Alumni Community a platform designed to connect, empower, and inspire all LICOSESS alumni. Together, we can build a stronger network and drive the positive change we all envision.

Join us today:
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19/04/2026
Licosess College of Education Weekend Retreat Recap & CelebrationsOver the weekend, LICOSESS College of Education hosted...
07/04/2026

Licosess College of Education Weekend Retreat Recap & Celebrations

Over the weekend, LICOSESS College of Education hosted its annual retreat in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. The gathering brought together:

County Coordinators from 7 counties
Site Coordinators from 18 annexes
Business Managers from all annexes

During the two-day retreat, more than 50 senior administrators participated on Thursday, April 2 and Friday, April 3, 2026.

Outcomes from the retreat include:
A harmonized activities calendar aligned with college goals and regional needs

Updated curricula framework with input from department chairpersons, site and county coordinators

A unified financial harmonization plan to improve transparency and efficiency

Implementation of standardized accountability and reporting protocols across all sites

Following the retreat, on Saturday, April 4, LICOSESS College of Education celebrated the 7th C Certificate Convocation for the Buchanan Site, with 31 teacher aspirants graduating.

The keynote address was delivered by Gabriel Y. Montgomery, Deputy Commissioner for Technical Services at the Liberia Revenue Authority, and Deputy Commissioner General for Technical Affairs.

A special note of thanks to the United Bassa Organizations in the Americas (UNIBOA) for their generous support, enabling tuition and fees assistance for over 15 teacher aspirants throughout their year at the college. UNIBOA will be officially recognized on April 25, 2026, during the College Montserrado Campuses graduation at the SKD Sports Complex, where more than 1,500 teacher aspirants will be awarded the C Certificate, Associate of Arts Degree, and Bachelor Degrees.

We invite and look forward to continued collaboration with other County Associations to build the capacities of teachers across regions.

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" Lifetime Education Transformation Award" I’m honored to be the 2026 recipient of the Lifetime Education Transformation...
18/03/2026

" Lifetime Education Transformation Award"

I’m honored to be the 2026 recipient of the Lifetime Education Transformation Award, and grateful to have had the privilege of presenting a similar award to the Hon. Dr. Jarso M. Jallah, Minister of Education, at the 2026 Liberia National Education Symposium.

A heartfelt thank you to the current leadership, headed by Darric Dennis Yolef, for the outstanding organization of the National Education Symposium.

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12/03/2026

LICOSESS College of Education
Administration Announcement

The Administration of LICOSESS College of Education wishes to inform and remind all prospective graduates in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program that a mandatory workshop will be held to review and engage with the instructional materials recently endorsed by the College in collaboration with Blue Spring Publications.

This workshop will focus on the following educational resources developed by Sophie T. Parwon and Emmanuel N. Atem, which support foundational learning in early childhood education:

Spring Steps in Drawing/Coloring (Nursery, KG1, KG2)

Spring Steps in Language Arts (Nursery, KG1, KG2)

Spring Steps in Mathematics (Nursery, KG1, KG2)

These materials are designed to strengthen teaching practice in drawing and creativity, language development, and foundational mathematics for early learners. As future educators, prospective graduates are expected to be familiar with these resources and understand how they support effective classroom instruction.

Workshop Details:
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM (sharp)
Venue: Main Campus, Kissi Camp
Participants: All Prospective Graduates – Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Attendance is mandatory for all ECE prospective graduates as part of the College’s commitment to preparing competent and well-equipped educators for early childhood and primary education.

Your punctuality and full participation are highly expected.

Signed:
Administration
LICOSESS College of Education

Address

Monrovia

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