About Post Graduate Diploma in Education

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The Post Graduate Diploma in Education is an in-service programme for secondary school teachers, offered through the University of the West Indies (UWI).

This programme is targeted towards untrained, graduate teachers at the secondary and tertiary levels of the education system.

Its curriculum ensures the development of participants' pedagogical knowledge, teaching competence, and personal qualities.


Entry Requirements

You can visit our Admissions Page to read our general entry requirements.

  1. Applicants must have a university degree or its equivalent in the specialization that they teach, with a G.P.A of at least 2.0. This specialisation must be clearly identifiable (based on official transcript details) and would be evidenced by proof of successful completion of at least eight courses, (equivalent of 24 credits) in the specialisation.
  2. The candidate must teach in the area of specialisation for the full duration of the programme.
  3. It is mandatory for applicants to complete the processes below to gain entry into this programme;
  4. Additionally, a Non-Refundable Application Processing Fee of BDS$30.00 (Bank Draft) must be payable to the University of the West Indies.

Fees & Tuition

Visit our Tuition page to download the fees of different programmes.

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Breakdown of Academic Fees
Fee Semester One Semester Two
Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students $ 4,225
Tuition for CARICOM Students $ 8,450
Registration $ 30
Students' Council $ 12 -
Audit - $ 30
Accident Insurance $ 18 -
ID Card $ 25 -
Digital Technology Maintenance Fee $ 110
UWI Examination $ 675 -
Individual Study - $ 500
Teaching Practice - $ 850
Total Cost of Academic Fees
Fee Semester One Semester Two
Saint Lucian Nationals $ 5,095 $ 5,745
CARICOM Students $ 9,320 $ 9,970