Education - https://triskelionedu.org/category/education/ A Good Education Changes Everything Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:50:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://triskelionedu.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cropped-TESI-Triskelion-32x32.png Education - https://triskelionedu.org/category/education/ 32 32 How does Higher Education Certificate work? https://triskelionedu.org/how-does-higher-education-certificate-work/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:16:51 +0000 https://triskelionedu.org/?p=9935 The Higher Education Certificate (HEC), also known as the Higher Education Access Certificate (HEAC), is at Level 4 at Uganda National Qualification Framework (UNQF), is a one-year intensive university foundation programme designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and higher learning. It serves as a vital pathway for students who have completed their Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) […]

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]]> Planning to go to Gulu University? This is what you should know… https://triskelionedu.org/all-you-need-to-know-about-gulu-university/ Wed, 21 May 2025 06:47:29 +0000 https://triskelionedu.org/?p=8803 Gulu University was established in 2001 and was the first public university in northern Uganda. Despite its age, it has developed rapidly and is now known for providing quality education across a wide range of programmes. The university offers several undergraduate and graduate programmes in fields like medicine, agriculture, business, law, education, and peace studies. Located in Gulu City, one […]

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]]> Introducing University Awareness Week https://triskelionedu.org/university-awareness-week/ Mon, 19 May 2025 12:34:50 +0000 https://triskelionedu.org/?p=8798 At TESI, we believe that knowledge is power—but access to the right knowledge is what truly changes lives. This is especially true when it comes to higher education. Too often, young people leave secondary school full of potential, yet unsure of what lies ahead. Which universities exist in Uganda? What courses do they offer? How do you apply? How do […]

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]]> The Career Guidance Fair was successful https://triskelionedu.org/the-career-guidance-fair-was-successful/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:26:07 +0000 https://triskelionedu.org/?p=8789 The career guidance fair was successful

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]]> TESI: Helping Disadvantaged Students reach University https://triskelionedu.org/tesi-helping-disadvantaged-students-reach-university/ Sun, 23 Mar 2025 15:19:45 +0000 https://triskelionedu.org/?p=8766 In northern Uganda, where access to higher education remains a challenge for many low-income and disadvantaged students, the Triskelion Education and Skills Initiative (TESI) is making a significant impact. Through its Career & University Readiness Programme (CURP), TESI is opening doors for students who might otherwise struggle to pursue university education. One of TESI’s key strategies is participatory educational career […]

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]]> Got your UACE results? This is what you should do https://triskelionedu.org/got-your-uace-results-this-is-what-you-should-do-2/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:15:50 +0000 https://triskelionedu.org/?p=8762 It is now one week since UNEB released results for UACE 2024. According to UNEB, a total of 141,996 candidates registered for UACE 2024 exams, and out of these, 54,338 (38.6%) obtained three principal passes. Furthermore, 37,935 (or 26.9%) got two principal passes. The minimum required for admission for undergraduate degree is two principal passes, this means, 92,273 candidates are […]

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]]> Choosing the right A-Level Subject Combination https://triskelionedu.org/choosing-the-right-a-level-subject-combination/ Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:18:58 +0000 https://triskelionedu.org/?p=8737 Senior Four results are out, and many parents and students are now looking for admission letters to enrol to S.5. According to UNEB, in 2024, a total of 364,469 candidates registered for the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations, with 361,695 actually sitting for the exams. Out of this number, about one third will choose to proceed to A-level, another […]

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]]> Make ICT a Principal Subject https://triskelionedu.org/make-ict-a-principal-subject-2/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 10:33:44 +0000 https://triskelionedu.org/?p=8734 March 2022 will mark 10 years since ICT was introduced at A-level, as an elective second subsidiary subject. The other is Subsidiary Mathematics. In 2012, the Ministry of Education and Sports made significant changes to the A-level curriculum, allowing students to study only 3 principal subjects, and 2 subsidiary subjects, including General Paper. Before that, students suffered with 4 principal […]

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]]> FAQs on filling PUJAB forms https://triskelionedu.org/faqs-on-filling-pujab-forms/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:35:08 +0000 https://triskelionedu.org/?p=8708 This year, just like in 2024, the UACE candidates shall fill PUJAB forms online. As such, we anticipate some challenges, on part of the both teachers and students. These FAQs aim to clarify the most common questions and make the application process smoother for all. We strongly encourage parents to support their children to fill these forms. What is a […]

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]]> CURP alumni start TESI Muni University Association https://triskelionedu.org/curp-alumni-start-tesi-muni-students-association/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:31:54 +0000 https://triskelionedu.org/?p=8579 The Triskelion Education and Skills Initiative (TESI) has been transforming the lives of Ugandan youth through its Career & University Readiness Programme (CURP), which equips students with career guidance, university application support, and mentorship. This program has helped thousands of students gain admission to public and private universities across Uganda, and its impact recently expanded as CURP alumni at Muni […]

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