Arab Open University - Lebanon

Overview

Teaching Diploma

Introduction

The Arab Open University is an independent institution for open higher education, aiming to contribute to the service of the Arab community by providing opportunities for self-learning and lifelong learning.

The Higher Diploma in education: is a 30-credit hour program and is considered as an in-service training program for teachers who are teaching in the field in order to leverage and refresh their pedagogical knowledge, and qualify them to be educational leaders in the future.

About Program

Programme Duration

The minimum number of semesters for a Teaching Diploma is two regular semesters (one academic year).

The maximum number of semesters for a Teaching Diploma is four semesters (two academic years).

Method of Delivery

The programme is delivered in a blended learning method, and students should attend 25% of the face to face classes, and communicate and interact with tutors via the Learning Management System using the varied tools.

Basis of acceptance:

To be eligible for registration, applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification. The accepted specializations are:

General Education

Social Studies (Sociology, History, Geography, Civil Education, Law, and Political Studies)

Arabic Language

English language

Mathematics

Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

Academic Plan

TD Common Modules Total 27 credit hours
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
ED-513	Class Management & learning Environment	3
ED-521	Educational Psychology	3
ED-523	Educational Measurement and Evaluation	3
ED-531	Curriculum Planning and Development	3
ED-532	Instructional Technology and its Educational Applications	3
ED-534	Field Education	6	ED-531
ED-536	Educational Research Methods	3
ED-541	Counseling and Educational Guidance	3

Specialisation Modules Total 3 credit hours
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
ED535	Curricula and Methodology of teaching the English language	3	ED-531
ED537	Curricula and Methodology of Teaching Sciences	3	ED-531
ED538	Curricula and Methodology of Teaching Mathematics	3	ED-531
ED539	Curricula and Methodology of Teaching Social Studies	3	ED-531
ED540	Curricula and Methodology of Teaching Arabic Language	3	ED-531

Tuition Fees

The below Fees are applicable for 2025-2026

	Fees	Recurrence	Fees
Application Fees	50$	1	50$
Registration Fees	150$	2	300$
Credit Price	65$	30	$1,950
Total (USD)			$2,300

NSSF fees 8,400, 000LBP

Note: Exemption from NSSF Fees

Students above 30 years old are exempted from NSSF fees
Students covered under the NSSF of their parents must provide an official document confirming their NSSF coverage.

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Teaching Diploma

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