NIE offers a postgraduate teacher preparation programme leading to the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE). This programme aims to prepare university graduates to become primary, secondary school or junior college teachers. It is a 1-year programme except for those specialising in the 2-year PGDE (Physical Education).
The PGDE prepares graduates for a challenging and satisfying teaching career. The postgraduate diploma equips beginning teachers with the essential knowledge and skills needed to be effective members of the school community.
The PGDE programme offers the following teaching tracks:
- Primary School Teaching
- Secondary School Teaching
- Junior College Teaching
- Teaching of Physical Education
Sub Dean for Postgraduate Diploma in Education (SD/PGDE) oversees implementation of the PGDE programme and the academic advicement of student teachers within the programmes.
Entry Requirements
This programme admits candidates who hold at least a Bachelor's degree. For more information on the requirements, you may view the details on http://www.moe.gov.sg/careers/teach/applying/.
Admission Notice
If you are interested in these programmes, look out for advertisements in the newspapers or on TV, or call the MOE hotline 1800-840 8585. Alternatively, you can submit your application on-line through the MOE website at http://www.moe.gov.sg/careers/teach/.
Contact Information
For enquiries on Admission matters: nieadmtp@nie.edu.sg
For enquiries on Academic matters:
- PGDE (Pri): pgdepri@nie.edu.sg
- PGDE (Sec and JC): pgdesec@nie.edu.sg
Office of Teacher Education (Blk 1)
National Institute of Education
Nanyang Technological University
1 Nanyang Walk
Singapore 637616
Fax: (65) 6896 9274
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