Celebrating BTECs in Jordan - Pearson and the Ministry of Education’s Groundbreaking Partnership to Reform Technical and Vocational Education - project overview

Oct 20, 2026

Pearson partnered with the Jordanian Ministry of Education in May 2023 to reform the country’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system. The initiative introduces BTEC qualifications into Jordan’s national curriculum, bridging the technical skills gap and aligning learning with workforce and economic needs. BTEC programmes are delivered with hands-on experiences and support for employment and higher education. Pearson developed Arabic-language Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications, trained 2000+ teachers across 331 state schools, and worked with employers and industry partners, reporting strong achievement and satisfaction results.

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Partnership timeline and scale

May 2023 launch and school expansion

Subject growth and further expansion

Custom BTEC qualifications for Jordan

Arabic-language Level 2 and Level 3 programmes

Fields of study by year launched

Supporting educators and quality assurance

2000+ teachers trained in 331 state schools

Training scope and educator programme

Train the Trainer for Ministry staff

Strengthening partnerships and employer engagement

Employer and sector collaboration

Looking forward: future expansion targets

Celebrating BTECs in Jordan. Pearson and the Ministry of Education’s Groundbreaking Partnership to Reform Technical and Vocational Education In May 2023, Pearson partnered with the Jordanian Ministry of Education to reform the country’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system. This transformative initiative introduces BTEC qualifications into the national curriculum, elevating the quality of technical education in Jordanian schools. Meeting Jordan’s Skills Challenge Pearson, a global leader in lifelong learning, partnered with the Jordanian Ministry of Education, to address the country’s technical skills gap. Launched in May 2023, this partnership integrates BTEC qualifications into the national curriculum, providing learners with hands-on experiences to prepare them for both employment and higher education. Developed alongside educators, employers, and government bodies, BTEC qualifications align with workforce demands, ensuring that learners gain industry-relevant skills. Over the five-year programme, the TVET curriculum will meet Jordan’s economic and workforce needs. May 2023 Sept 2023 Partnership BTECs launched launch in schools 266 schools 6 subjects Sept 2024 Expansion 310 schools 10 subjects Sept 2025 Sept 2026 Further expansion 331 schools 12 subjects Further expansion Number of schoolsTBC 14 subjects Higher Employment Global Entrepreneurship Vocational Education Opportunities Skills 2 3 Custom Solutions for Jordan Pearson developed Arabic-language BTEC qualifications for Level 2 (one-year) and Level 3 (two-year) programmes infields such as, Business, IT, Health & Social Care, Hair and Beauty, and Agriculture. Pearson has provided comprehensive training for Jordanian vocational teachers to ensure effective delivery. Successful students will receive a globally recognised BTEC certificate, accepted by universities in the UK, US, Australia, Canada, and MENAT regions. Whether it’s upskilling in the workplace, getting ahead in school, making the grade at university, or learning a new language, our products and services help people realise the life they imagine everyday Arabic-language BTEC qualifications Circa 50,000 active BTEC learners in 2025/26 Fields of study (year launched): Agriculture (2023) Business (2023) Engineering (2023) Hair & Beauty (2023) Hospitality (2023) IT (2023) Art & Design (2024) Construction (2024) Creative Media (2024) Travel & Tourism (2024) Health & Social Care (2025) Sport (2025) Early Year (2026) Esports (2026) 4 Supporting Educators for Success To date, Pearson has collaborated with the Ministry of Education to train more than 2000 teachers from 331 state schools to deliver BTEC programmes. This training, which is now all delivered face to face using local Arabic speaking resources where possible, covered key areas such as teaching and assessing BTEC qualifications, holistic assessment planning, assignment writing, Pearson’s principles of quality assurance, internal verification, and standardisation. Once the workforce began teaching the curriculum, participants expanded their expertise through the Pearson BTEC Educator Programme. The programme concluded with an end-point assessment to assess their understanding and application of the content in their respective sectors. Feedback revealed that 97% of participants were satisfied or extremely satisfied with the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes, and 94% felt confident in applying the content they had learned. Pearson also conducted “Train the Trainer”sessions for 185 Ministry staff, ensuring sustainable delivery and meeting Pearson’s commitment to capacity build. The training has numerous benefits and provides crucial support to Jordanian state schools in areas such as: New teacher training on teaching and assessing, holistic assessment planning, assignment writing, and the int

FAQs

What partnership was launched in May 2023 and what was its goal?

In May 2023, Pearson partnered with the Jordanian Ministry of Education to reform Jordan’s TVET system. The goal is to introduce BTEC qualifications into the national curriculum to improve technical education quality and address skills needs.

How are BTEC qualifications introduced into Jordan’s curriculum and learning approach?

BTEC qualifications are integrated into the national curriculum and designed to give learners hands-on experiences. Programmes are aligned with workforce demands so students build industry-relevant skills for employment and higher education.

What training did Pearson provide to support implementation?

Pearson trained 2000+ teachers from 331 state schools to deliver BTEC programmes. Training covered teaching and assessing BTEC qualifications, holistic assessment planning, assignment writing, quality assurance principles, internal verification, and standardisation, and it included “Train the Trainer” sessions for Ministry staff.

Oct 20, 2026

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