Training Pathway:

Teacher education in Syria has evolved from the two-year post-secondary pedagogical institutions that historically grant the Shahadat Ahliyyat Al-Taʿlīm Al-Ibtidāʾī for the primary level and Al-Iʿdādī for the lower secondary level, into a university-centric system set by the Decree No. 61. Teachers who wish to teach up to grade 12 usually pursue a four-year bachelor’s in education, or in a subject field, plus a one-year postgraduate diploma in pedagogy for non-education graduates. Teaching at a university level would typically require a master’s or doctorate, with pedagogical qualifications encouraged.

Certification Requirements:

Certification is regulated by the Legislative Decree No. 55 (2004) and involves an accredited academic and pedagogical preparation and successful completion of written exams as well as an interview and a classroom demonstration.

Continuing Professional Development:

Through initiatives led by the Ministry of Education, and NGOs such as Jusoor, educators receive training in modern pedagogical techniques, assessment practices, inclusive teaching, and peer collaboration. Modes of delivery range from face-to-face workshops and school-embedded mentoring to online modules that are customized for teachers in conflict-affected areas.