BOTSWANA TEACHING PROFESSIONALS COUNCIL
Regulating and advancing a professional, ethical and competent teaching profession for quality education in Botswana.
PARLIAMENT ACT
BOTEPCO is a statutory body established under the Botswana Teaching Professionals Council Act, No. 22 of 2019. The Council operates under the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education.
CODE OF ETHICS
BOTEPCO has established the Code of Ethics for the Teaching Profession to guide teachers in maintaining professional, ethical and responsible conduct in their interactions with learners, parents, communities and other stakeholders.
PROFESSONAL TEACHING STANDARDS
The Professional Teaching Standards provide a framework that defines the knowledge, skills, values and professional practices expected of teachers, supporting continuous professional development and quality teaching and learning.
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Latest Notices & Updates
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STRENGTHENING THE PROFESSIONALISATION OF TEACHING
The Botswana Teaching Professionals Council (BOTEPCO) officially launched the Teacher Registration and Licensing System (TRLS) on 21 October 2025, marking...
BOTSWANA HAILED FOR SUCCESSFULLY HOSTING THE AFTRA 13th CONFERENCE & 15th ROUND TABLE
Botswana has been hailed for successfully hosting the 13th Africa Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities (AFTRA) Teaching & Learning Conference...
BOTEPCO AND UNICEF STRENGTHEN TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Botswana Teaching Professionals Council (BOTEPCO), with support from UNICEF, is rolling out a programme aimed at strengthening teacher professional...
Frequently Asked Questions
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1. What is BOTEPCO and what is its mandate?
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2. How do I register on the BOTEPCO system?
3. What are the requirements for registration and licensing?
- Certified copies of Teaching qualification
- Certified copies of valid Identification document
- Evaluation of Qualification Report from Botswana Qualification Authority (BQA)