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SALCC Students experiencing financial difficulty are encouraged to apply for a small grant to cover their tuition. Applications remain open until October 25, 2024!
About Post Graduate Diploma in Education
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.
- 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.
- The candidate must teach in the area of specialisation for the full duration of the programme.
- It is mandatory for applicants to complete the processes below to gain entry into this programme;
- Applicants must complete SALCC's Online Application.
- Applicants must complete an Online Application via the UWI Website before the deadline of March 30, 2024.
- 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.
Tip: Scroll inside the table for more information.
| Fee | Semester One | Semester Two |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students | $ 4,225 | $ 4,225 |
| Tuition for CARICOM Students | $ 8,450 | $ 8,450 |
| Registration | $ 30 | $ 30 |
| Students' Council | $ 12 | - |
| Audit | - | $ 30 |
| Accident Insurance | $ 18 | - |
| ID Card | $ 25 | - |
| Digital Technology Maintenance Fee | $ 110 | $ 110 |
| UWI Examination | $ 675 | - |
| Individual Study | - | $ 500 |
| Teaching Practice | - | $ 850 |
| Fee | Semester One | Semester Two |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Lucian Nationals | $ 5,095 | $ 5,745 |
| CARICOM Students | $ 9,320 | $ 9,970 |
