Gondar College of Teachers’ Education (GCTE) was first established as Teachers’ Training Institute (TTI) in 1981. It is situated in an area of more than 300,000 square meters at Gondar City. As TTI, it had produced a great number of certificate teachers to the region in particular and Ethiopia in general.

In 1995 by Amhara Regional State proclamation number 9/1995, it was upgraded to college level according to the New Education and Training Policy of the country. This makes it is the first education college established in the region. It is accountable to Amhara National Regional Education Bureau.  The College is producing professional teachers in certificate, diploma and degree levels for both primary cycle (1-4) and second cycle (grades 5-8) of primary education. Besides, GCTE has the mandate to conduct research activities in various aspects of education.