Adamawa State College of Education, Hong - COEHONG

Adamawa State College of Education, Hong – COEHONG

Adamawa State College of Education, Hong widely known as COEHONG is a state government-owned College of Education located in Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State, North-East Nigeria. The institution was established in 1981 as the Advanced Teachers College during the old Gongola State era and later renamed Adamawa State College of Education, Hong. The college officially commenced academic activities in January 1983 with NCE programmes across education, humanities, sciences, and languages.

COEHONG is one of the major teacher-training institutions in Northern Nigeria and is affiliated with Ahmadu Bello University and Modibbo Adama University for some degree and diploma programmes. The institution offers Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE), degree-affiliated programmes, Pre-NCE, and Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) programmes. The current Provost is Dr. Benson Yusuf Baha.

The college was established primarily to train qualified teachers and educational professionals capable of contributing to educational development in Adamawa State and Nigeria at large. Its mission focuses on providing quality teacher education in Arts, Sciences, Languages, Social Sciences, Vocational, and Technical Education.

History of the Institution

Adamawa State College of Education, Hong was established in 1981 as the Advanced Teachers College under the Gongola State Government educational development programme covering 1980–1985. The institution was created through Edict Law No. 4 of 1982 and occupies approximately 1,522 hectares of land.

The college began academic operations in January 1983 with only sixteen academic combinations and about ninety-five students enrolled in its pioneer session. Over the years, the institution expanded significantly in student population, staffing, and academic offerings, becoming one of the leading colleges of education in Northern Nigeria.

The institution was later renamed Adamawa State College of Education, Hong through an Adamawa State Government gazette. The renaming also aligned with reforms aimed at strengthening staff retention and academic development, especially with the introduction of degree programmes affiliated with Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and diploma programmes linked to Modibbo Adama University, Yola.

According to the college, the institution currently has hundreds of academic and non-academic staff members, including lecturers with PhD and Master’s qualifications across different fields.

Location

Adamawa State College of Education, Hong (COEHONG)
Hong Local Government Area
Adamawa State, Nigeria

Phone: +234 706 272 2274
Email: info@coehong.edu.ng

Official Website: coehong.edu.ng

Student Portal: coehong.safrecords.com

Admissions Portal: coehong.admissions.cloud

Hong is a major town in Adamawa State, North-East Nigeria, known for agriculture, education, and its role as one of the important local government headquarters in the state.

List of Courses Offered by Adamawa State College of Education, Hong

COEHONG offers NCE programmes, affiliated degree programmes, Pre-NCE, PGDE, and diploma programmes across several schools and departments.

School of Arts and Social Sciences

Christian Religious Studies / Social Studies
Christian Religious Studies / History
Economics / Geography
Geography / History
History / Social Studies
Islamic Studies / Social Studies
Political Science / CRS
Political Science / ISS
Social Studies
Adult and Non-Formal Education

School of Sciences

Biology / Chemistry
Biology / Geography
Chemistry / Mathematics
Chemistry / Physics
Chemistry / Integrated Science
Computer Education / Biology
Computer Education / Chemistry
Computer Education / Physics
Integrated Science / Economics
Mathematics / Physics
Physical and Health Education

School of Languages

Arabic / English
Arabic / French
Arabic / Hausa
Arabic / Islamic Studies
English / French
English / Hausa
English / Social Studies
French / Hausa
French / History
French / Islamic Studies
Hausa / History
Hausa / Islamic Studies
Hausa / Social Studies

School of Vocational and Technical Education

Agricultural Education
Business Education
Fine and Applied Arts
Home Economics
Technical Education

School of Early Childhood Care and Primary Education

Early Childhood Care Education (ECCE)
Primary Education Studies (PES)

Degree Programmes (Affiliated)

The college runs affiliated degree programmes in collaboration with Ahmadu Bello University and other partner institutions. Some known degree programmes include:

B.Sc.Ed Agricultural Science
B.Sc.Ed Biology
B.A.Ed Arabic
B.A.Ed English
B.Sc.Ed Geography
B.Ed Guidance and Counselling
B.Sc.Ed Home Economics
B.Ed Integrated Science
B.A.Ed Islamic Studies
B.Ed Social Studies
B.Sc.Ed Physical and Health Education

Other Programmes

Pre-NCE Programme
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Diploma in ICT

For the complete and newest list of courses, please visit COEHONG Programmes Page or the admissions portal below.

Admission Requirements

NCE Admission Requirements

Candidates must possess at least five (5) O’Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or equivalent examinations.
Results must be obtained in not more than two sittings.
Candidates must participate in JAMB UTME and choose COEHONG as first choice institution.
Eligible applicants are required to participate in the college screening exercise.
Awaiting result candidates may also apply subject to later verification.

Degree Programme Requirements

Candidates applying for affiliated degree programmes must meet the admission standards of the affiliate university.
Direct Entry admission is available for qualified NCE holders.