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Canon Lawrence Core Primary Teachers' College
Boroboro, Lira, Lira
Founded
1932
Enrolment
750
Teaching staff
55
Class size
~50
About
What this school is, in plain words
Canon Lawrence Core Primary Teachers' College at Boroboro, Lira, is one of northern Uganda's oldest teacher-training institutions. It awards the Grade III Teacher Certificate, preparing teachers for primary schools (P1–P7) and serving as a core PTC that coordinates in-service teacher development for the surrounding districts.
A message
From the principal
“The primary teacher is where a child's education begins. We take that responsibility seriously, forming patient, skilled and dedicated teachers for the schools of the north.”
Performance
National exam results
Grade III Certificate 2024
High completion rate; graduates deployed to primary schools across the Lango sub-region
What this school emphasises
Focus areas
Teacher EducationEarly & Primary PedagogyEmployment PathwaysPersonal Development
The Praecip verdict
A historic northern PTC forming primary teachers for the Lango sub-region
Canon Lawrence is a long-established Grade III college with a strong teaching-practice culture and deep roots in northern Uganda's school system.
As a core PTC it also coordinates in-service teacher development locally, a sign of its standing among the region's primary-teacher institutions.
Praecip ratings
How we score this school
3.40/ 5 · Praecip composite
Academics7.00
Core Curriculum7.80
University Admissions5.60
Teaching Quality7.80
Campus & Facilities6.60
Alumni, Reputation & Prestige7.40
Meals & Wellbeing6.80
Personal Development8.00
Sports7.00
Technology & Innovation6.00
Music, Dance & Drama7.40
Pastoral Care7.80
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
| Level | Class | Residency | Amount | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tertiary | Grade III Certificate (per term) | boarding | USh 780,000 | / term |
Payment methods
- · SchoolPay
- · Bank Transfer
Term-fee installment plans available.
What fees cover
- · Tuition
- · Boarding & meals
- · Teaching-practice supervision
Bursaries & discounts
Government Sponsorship
Ministry-funded primary-teacher slots allocated through the central admissions cycle after UCE results.
For new entrants, one-off extras
- Registration & IDUSh 60,000
- Bedding & college kitUSh 200,000
Application & registration
What you'll need
Application requirements
- UCE result slip (credits in at least six subjects incl. English)
- National ID
- Passport-size photos
- Recommendation letter (preferred)
Application fee: USh 25,000
Entrance interview required.
Cut-off points
- O-Level
UCE with credit passes in at least six subjects including English; Mathematics credit preferred.
Admissions open
2025: 1,100 applied · 500 offered places
Diary
Upcoming events
Certificate intake admissions close
20 June 2026
In the news
Latest from the school
Boroboro hosts regional early-grade reading workshop
In-service primary teachers train in early-grade reading methods as part of the college's core-PTC mandate.
28 January 2026
News & insights
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Where alumni go
The afterlife of a school
Notable alumni
Primary-school teachers & head teachers
Across northern Uganda
Top universities
- · Kyambogo University (Grade V / B.Ed top-up)
- · Gulu University
Where alumni work
- · Government-aided primary schools
- · Private primary schools
Campus
Facilities
curricular
- · Demonstration primary school
- · Library
- · Methods & resource rooms
extracurricular
- · Halls of residence
- · Sports fields
- · Music, dance & drama hall
safety
- · College clinic
Gallery
A look around
On social
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Canon Lawrence gave me a trade and a calling
Canon Lawrence gave me a trade and a calling. The teaching practice in real classrooms was everything.
A Primary Teacher08 February 2026Be the first to find this useful
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