Berekum College of Education, School of Pedagogy in Berekum, Ghana.
Berekum College of Education is a school of pedagogy located in Berekum that trains teachers in various fields of study. The campus provides space for teaching buildings, student residences, and recreational facilities, with programs developed in partnership with the University of Cape Coast.
The institution was founded in 1953 as a men-only teacher training center with about sixty students under Principal T.T. Buchanan. It later opened to women and became fully co-educational by 1965, marking a major shift in its development.
The college operates under the motto 'Per Ardua Ad Astra' and maintains strong connections with the traditional rulers of Berekum, who helped establish the institution on their land. These bonds shape how the college engages with the surrounding community.
Visitors can explore the campus and view the different areas including academic buildings and student residences, with many spaces accessible during daylight hours. The best time to visit is early morning or afternoon when regular teaching activities happen and campus life is more visible.
Three residence halls are named after the first principals: Buchanan House, Nicholas House, and Stewart House, permanently honoring the key figures who shaped the school's early years. This naming practice helps visitors and students connect with the institution's founding story.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
