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How to Apply for TEVET Technical College or Apprenticeship Training in Malawi


updated on : Saturday, 7 Nov, 2026 · 2 min read · from 3 official sources

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  • You must be aged 16 or above and have a Malawi School Certificate of Education or equivalent7
  • A non-refundable application fee of K5,000.00 must be deposited into a Standard Bank account12
  • You need to submit a completed form with your MSCE copy and bank deposit slip12
  • Applications are accepted online at tcris.labour.gov.mw or at TEVET Regional Service Centers and technical colleges12

To apply for apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship training at government technical colleges, you must be aged 16 years and above and possess a Malawi School Certificate of Education or its equivalent.7 Having credits in English, Mathematics and Sciences is an added advantage.12

Application fee and payment

A non-refundable application fee of K5,000.00 is required.12 You must deposit this amount only into Standard Bank Account Number 9100001265927, with the account name Lilongwe Technical College, Branch: Lilongwe.12 Keep your bank deposit slip, as you will need to submit it with your application.12

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Required documents

Submit a duly completed application form together with a copy of your Malawi School Certificate of Education or its equivalent and the bank deposit slip.12 Your form must confirm that the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge.5

Where to apply

You can collect application forms from TEVET Regional Service Centers, Technical Colleges, District Council Offices, District Labour Offices, District Education Managers Offices (DEMs), Teacher Development Centers (TDCs) and NICE offices.12 Forms are also available on the websites www.labour.gov.mw and www.tevetamw.com.12 Submit your completed form and documents either online through the portal tcris.labour.gov.mw or send them to any of the addresses provided.12

Official sources

  1. 20260622 2027 technical college application form tevetamw.com · PDF
  2. 2026 technical college application form1754112844 tevetamw.com · PDF
  3. Microsoft Word - 2025 Technical Colleges Application Form, Aug 2024.docx tevetamw.com · PDF

Every fact in this guide comes from these official Government of Malawi pages, numbered to match. Fees, dates and rules change: confirm on the official site before you go. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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