PGCE Primary Education (5 - 11 years)

Across the globe schools are seeking dynamic and highly qualified teachers to support pupils learning into the future.

Staff within the School of Education have been working closely with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), which is responsible for the growth and quality of education, on the development of this high-quality teacher training programme which leads to the award of the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Primary Education.

The School of Education at the University of Birmingham has a long-standing reputation as a centre of excellence for teacher training and research in a wide range of areas of educational practice and policy. Its one year full-time teacher training programme will prepare you for entry into the teaching profession as a reflective and critically aware practitioner through a significant emphasis on research-led teacher education. This will include key elements delivered by staff from the University of Birmingham in Dubai supported by senior teachers in schools.

Designed for those who want to teach pupils aged 5-11, our teacher training in primary education programme is based on both the UK and UAE standards.

The programme, which has been approved by KHDA, will support the Ministry of Education's aim of enhancing the status of teachers in the UAE and provide opportunities to share the School’s high quality provision internationally.