LICOSESS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

The acronym LICOSESS stands for Liberian Cooperative Standard Education School System. It was established on November 4, 1994 and was incorporated on May 10, 1995 to prepare teachers for C & B Certificates. 

Later in 2004, it was granted permit by the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE), to grant Associate of Arts Degrees and officially accredited by NCHE in 2017. The LICOSESS College of Education was elevated to a full baccalaureate degree-granting institution by the NCHE in 2022. 

The institution’s Associate of Arts Degree program now fees into the junior and senior level programs at bachelor degree level. The “C” Certificate Program is also a feeder to the Associate of Arts Degree Program. 

LICOSESS has 14 satellite campuses in 7 counties. LICOSESS was part of the implementation of  the USAID Transforming the Education System for Teachers and Students in Liberia (TESTS) Activity which targeted the training of 3500 teacher aspirants in Early Childhood and Primary Education.

The main purpose of LICOSESS establishment was, and still is, to buttress the effort of the Ministry of Education to support the school system with qualified teachers and administrators for pre-primary, primary and middle school, and senior high levels in Liberia.

LICOSESS’ PHILOSOPHY
LICOSESS as an educational institution has a philosophy that is rooted in the belief that all individuals are unique and have talents that can be nurtured through quality education. We value diversity and inclusivity, recognizing that every individual brings a unique perspective and great deal of experiences to the learning environment. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming space where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We believe that education is a Fundamental Human Right and a powerful tool for personal and societal transformation.

Our core values are: Innovation, Accessibility, Affordability, Doing More with Less, and Community
Service.