The Diploma in Primary Education is one of the teacher preparation diploma programs in the College of Education at Qatar University. The program provides instruction and field based practicum for educators and other professionals committed to serving children in primary school.
The goal of this program is to prepare educators to teach the curriculum necessary for governmental schools in Qatar. Accomplishment of this goal will require competent, motivated teachers who will prepare children to achieve educational goals at the highest international standards.
This program consists of 30 credit hours taught in 2 semesters. Classes are field-based, with students observing and practicing skills learned in the program courses.
The main instruction language is Arabic.
Only direct specialties of school subjects are accepted in Qatar's public schools (Islamic studies - Arabic language - Social studies - Science - mathematics - English subject)