PGCE (POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION) COURSE FEES IN DUBAI, ABU DHABI, SHARJAH - UAE

Course Fees : 7100 AED to 27000 AED

Last Updated: April 2025

Compare prices of all the available PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate In Education) Course Fees in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah - UAE.

The cheapest course costs 7100 AED. The most expensive course costs 27000 AED. The average cost of taking a course in UAE is 15433 AED.Request A Free Course Brochure


PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate In Education) courses in UAE - Everything You Need to Know

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is a graduate-level teacher training qualification from the United Kingdom to secure teaching roles in schools, often leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in some countries. It combines academic coursework with practical teaching experience and is internationally recognized, particularly for British curriculum schools.

PGCE course fees in the UAE range from AED 10,000 to AED 27,000, depending on the university and course structure. These prices are provided to Coursetakers directly by all the UAE Universities and Institutes that offer PGCE course in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. For detailed analysis on prices of PGCE courses in the UAE, you can also check PGCE Course Fees page to see latest live prices and compare institutes from there.

Most PGCE courses in the UAE take 8 months to 1 year to complete on a full-time basis. These durations are provided to Coursetakers directly by the Universities in the UAE. Part-time options may take longer.

Following are the requirements to enroll in a PGCE course in Dubai and rest of UAE:

  • A bachelor’s degree (usually in a relevant subject) or Minimum 2 years of experience in the education field (if there is no Bachelors)
  • IELTS 6.5 or equivalent for non-native English speakers
  • the highest educational qualification should be in English Language

These are the common requirements provided by all the PGCE course providers that are registered on Coursetakers UAE.

No, PGCE is not mandatory but is highly preferred by British curriculum schools in the UAE. Some schools may also accept Bachelor of Education, PGDipEd, CACHE or other teaching qualifications. As per the the official guidelines from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), it's clear that the primary qualification required for a class teacher in Dubai is a recognized Bachelor's Degree in Education (B.Ed), a postgraduate certificate/diploma in education, or a Master's Degree in Education (M.Ed)

Yes, institutions offer online PGCE programs in UAE, allowing students to balance study with work commitments. One such institution is Varsity Planet that offers online PGCE course.

PGCE courses are available in different formats to suit various career goals and teaching environments. Here are the main types:

  1. PGCE Primary – Focuses on teaching children aged 5-11 years (primary education).
  2. PGCE Secondary – Specializes in a specific subject (e.g., Math, Science, English) for students aged 11-18 years.
  3. PGCE Early Years – Designed for pre-primary/nursery education (ages 3-7).
  4. PGCE Further Education (FE) – For teaching college-level students (16+ years).
  5. PGCE International (PGCEi) – Aimed at teachers in international schools, does not include Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  6. PGCE with QTS – Includes practical school placements and leads to Qualified Teacher Status, required for teaching in UK public schools.
  7. PGCE Online – A flexible, distance-learning option suitable for those already working in education.
  8. PGDE (Postgraduate Diploma in Education) – A more comprehensive version of PGCE, covering additional coursework and practical teaching experience. Some countries, like Scotland and the UAE, prefer PGDE over PGCE.

Both PGCE and PGDE are widely accepted in the UAE for teaching positions in international schools, though PGCE with QTS or PGDE is often preferred for better job prospects.

Yes, PGCEi (Postgraduate Certificate in Education International) is recognized by many international and private schools in the UAE, especially those following the British curriculum. However, it does not lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which some schools may prefer.

Yes, you can teach in the UAE without a PGCE, but most British curriculum schools prefer teachers with a PGCE or equivalent qualification. Alternative pathways include:

A PGCE alone does not grant QTS, but some PGCE courses include a QTS pathway, making graduates eligible to teach in the UK and internationally.

PGCE graduates can work as:

  • Primary & Secondary School Teachers (AED 12,000–20,000/month)
  • Subject Specialists in British curriculum schools (AED 15,000–25,000/month)
  • Education Consultants & School Leaders (AED 18,000–30,000/month)

This page lists top-rated Instututes and Universities of the UAE offering PGCE courses. These institutes are verified by Coursetakers and have received positive responses from students with high course completion rates.

Yes, there are 3 verified and top rated institutions listed on Coursetakers UAE that provide PGCE courses in Dubai.

Here is a table of PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate In Education) courses in the UAE with the duration and cost of the course:

 

Institute Name

City

Course Name

Duration

Course Fee

Middlesex University Dubai

Dubai

Postgraduate Certificate In Higher Education

1 Year

31,000 AED

Varsity Planet

Abu Dhabi

Professional Global Diploma in Education

8 Months

11,000 AED

Emirates College Of International Studies FZE

Sharjah

Post Graduate Diploma In Higher Education (PGDHE By IGNOU)

1 Year

5800 AED

Manarat Almarifa Educational Services and Development

Dub ai

The Applied Educational Teaching Diploma

8 Months

13,499 AED

Manarat Almarifa Educational Services and Development

Dubai

The Applied Educational Teaching Program

8 Months

7100 AED

Ajman University

Ajman

Professional Diploma in Teaching

24 Credit Hours

27,000 AED

Taito Education

Dubai

Professional Global Diploma in Education (SQA, UK)

8 Months

10,0000 AED

Abu Dhabi University

Al Ain

Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching

1 Year

-

Exeed College

Sharjah

Postgraduate Certificate in Education PGCEi

-

-

Al Ain University

Al Ain

Postgraduate Professional Diploma in Teaching

1 Year

-

Here is a table of PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate In Education) courses in the UAE with the duration and cost of the course:

 

Institute Name

City

Course Name

Duration

Course Fee

Middlesex University Dubai

Dubai

Postgraduate Certificate In Higher Education

1 Year

31,000 AED

Varsity Planet

Abu Dhabi

Professional Global Diploma in Education

8 Months

11,000 AED

Emirates College Of International Studies FZE

Sharjah

Post Graduate Diploma In Higher Education (PGDHE By IGNOU)

1 Year

5800 AED

Manarat Almarifa Educational Services and Development

Dub ai

The Applied Educational Teaching Diploma

8 Months

13,499 AED

Manarat Almarifa Educational Services and Development

Dubai

The Applied Educational Teaching Program

8 Months

7100 AED

Ajman University

Ajman

Professional Diploma in Teaching

24 Credit Hours

27,000 AED

Taito Education

Dubai

Professional Global Diploma in Education (SQA, UK)

8 Months

10,0000 AED

Abu Dhabi University

Al Ain

Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching

1 Year

-

Exeed College

Sharjah

Postgraduate Certificate in Education PGCEi

-

-

Al Ain University

Al Ain

Postgraduate Professional Diploma in Teaching

1 Year

-

Here is a table of PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate In Education) courses in the UAE with the duration and cost of the course:

 

Institute Name

City

Course Name

Duration

Course Fee

Middlesex University Dubai

Dubai

Postgraduate Certificate In Higher Education

1 Year

31,000 AED

Varsity Planet

Abu Dhabi

Professional Global Diploma in Education

8 Months

11,000 AED

Emirates College Of International Studies FZE

Sharjah

Post Graduate Diploma In Higher Education (PGDHE By IGNOU)

1 Year

5800 AED

Manarat Almarifa Educational Services and Development

Dubai

The Applied Educational Teaching Diploma

8 Months

13,499 AED

Manarat Almarifa Educational Services and Development

Dubai

The Applied Educational Teaching Program

8 Months

7100 AED

Ajman University

Ajman

Professional Diploma in Teaching

24 Credit Hours

27,000 AED

Taito Education

Dubai

Professional Global Diploma in Education (SQA, UK)

8 Months

10,0000 AED

Abu Dhabi University

Al Ain

Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching

1 Year

-

Exeed College

Sharjah

Postgraduate Certificate in Education PGCEi

-

-

Al Ain University

Al Ain

Postgraduate Professional Diploma in Teaching

1 Year

-

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