Teacher Training School ADPP Bié
The construction of Teacher Training School Bié began in 2005, and the first team started in August 2006 with 86 students. The startup of the school was financed by the Norwegian Embassy in Angola. The Teacher Training School Bié is located in Catabola, to the northeast of Cuito, in Bié Province.
In January 2018, 85 new teachers graduated, bringing the number of graduates to 822, 295 of whom are female.
Project Activities and Results
There are currently 396 students at Teacher Training School Cabinda:
- Team 2016: 132 students, 91 male and 41 female
- Team 2017: 137 students, 98 male and 39 female
- Team 2018: 127 students, 90 male and 37 female
Impact
Teacher Training School Bié students are having an important impact on the teaching of primary pupils, at local schools as well as at more remote, rural schools. The overall impression is that the program is unique in being able to meet the needs of the population, children included, in rural areas. The communities that benefit from the project have expressed great admiration for it, and for the way the students develop in terms of strength, humanity, experience, activity and creativity. The students themselves are passionate about the program.