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Bachelor of Physical education

The Bachelors’ Degree programme is an add-on degree. That is, the three-year diploma programme forms the base of the degree. This programme has been fully accredited by the University Council of Jamaica,UCJ from 1997.

Teacher Training Programme

This is a 4-year full-time and a 5-year part-time programme. This programme is similar to the programme pursued by students at other Teachers’ Colleges in Jamaica. It is recognized by the Teachers Colleges of Jamaica (T.C.J) and is accredited by the UCJ.

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G.C. Foster College signs M.O.U with Shortwood Teachers’ College May 31, 2022 READ MORE Congratulation to the Netball Team June 30, 2022 READ MORE Weightlifting Jamaica September 26, 2022 READ MORE GC Foster’s connection helps JC’s success December 5, 2022 READ MORE Congratulations to Shereeke Moore December 28, 2022 READ MORE Trinidad & Tobago Sport Minister Visits G.C. Foster College January 27, 2023 READ MORE G.C. Foster Classics 2023 Highlights March 16, 2023 READ MORE Yonex Pan American Badminton Championships 2023 at GC Foster May 1, 2023 READ MORE Bachelor of Science in Coaching & Sport Administration June 19, 2023 READ MORE Fostodians Added to the Sunshine Girls Team July 3, 2023 READ MORE Kadrian Goldson Strikes Gold at the World University Games August 9, 2023 READ MORE
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Accommodation

G.C Foster  College offers accommodation for approximately 250 students, on two halls of residence, in double or triple occupancy. Accommodation is provided, according to availability of spaces. There is a Male hall of residence and a Female hall of residence.  The Female hall of residence comprises – Paragon, Galaxy, Harambe, Yvonne Kong and Victoria’s Secret.  The Male hall of residence comprises – Gillette Street, Oneness, Tranquility and Roots.  Accommodation is available to all full-time students on a first come first serve basis. The housing cost is as outlined below:​

  • PER SEMESTER –  JMD $82,000.00

Living on campus provides opportunities for students to be academically successful, for social interaction where students can explore who they are, and want to be as persons. Very importantly students get a chance to live in a safe and secure environment.

Each resident is expected to abide by the established rules and regulations of the College. Breakfast, lunch and supper are served in the College’s dining –room on week-days. Lunch is served on weekends.  Residents are responsible for all their other meals. Residents may utilize the kitchenette to prepare their meals and they may also order meals from the may restaurants which are close by. Each hall also benefits from Wi-Fi access.

​Most halls have flats that are occupied by residential staff members who work closely with Hall Representatives to create an environment reflecting “a home away from home.” Other residential members of staff also provide support to the halls of residence.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for prospective as well as current students. To assist you, we have compiled a list of the agencies to which you may apply in order to fund your way through college.  This list is by no means exhaustive as other funding is provided through private organisations and individuals.  For further information please speak with the Guidance Counsellor at Vaughn Hall, Celestial Drive RM 37, The Student’s Development Officer: Vaughn Hall RM or enquire at the Students’ Services Unit, also at Vaughn Hall. 

The Students’ Loan Bureau
Sagicor Sigma Building 1st & 2nd Floors
63-67 Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston 5
1 (876) 754 2559 or Toll Free: 1888 991 2603

Ministry of Labour and Social Security
Programme for Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) Grant of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00)
​Apply at the Ministry of Labour Office in your parish

1. Government of Jamaica, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) Rertiary Bursary for (2nd to 4th year students) Eligibility: There must be a genuine NEED and maintain a 3.0 GPA (Must have been on PATH in Secondary School) Application Forms are usually sent to the college and accessed from the Guidance Counsellor’s Office. Value: ($100,000.00)

2. Carreras Scholarship: Offered to students in years 1-4. You must maintain a GPA of 3.0 (Application Forms are usually sent to the College and accessed from the Guidance Counsellor’s Office). Value: ($100,000.00)

3. The NCB Foundation Scholarship: Applicable to all year groups. Application forms are available on the NCB Foundation Website

 

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