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This transformative initiative introduces BTEC qualifications into the national curriculum, elevating the quality of technical education in Jordanian schools.  \nMeeting Jordan’s Skills Challenge  \nPearson, a global leader in lifelong learning, partnered with the Jordanian Ministry of Education, to address the country’s technical skills gap.  \nLaunched 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.  \nDeveloped 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.  \nMay  \n2023  \nSept  \n2023  \nPartnership BTECs launched  \nlaunch in schools  \n266 schools  \n6 subjects  \nSept 2024  \nExpansion  \n310 schools  \n10 subjects  \nSept  \n2025  \nSept  \n2026  \nFurther expansion  \n331 schools  \n12 subjects  \nFurther expansion  \nNumber of schoolsTBC  \n14 subjects  \nHigher Employment Global Entrepreneurship Vocational  \nEducation Opportunities Skills  \n2 3  \nCustom Solutions for Jordan  \nPearson 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.  \nPearson 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  \nArabic-language  \nBTEC qualifications  \nCirca 50,000  \nactive BTEC learners in 2025/26  \nFields of study (year launched):  \n Agriculture (2023)  Business (2023)  \n Engineering (2023)  Hair & Beauty (2023)  \n Hospitality (2023)  IT (2023)  \n Art & Design (2024)  Construction (2024)  \n Creative Media (2024)  Travel & Tourism (2024)  \n Health & Social Care  \n(2025)  \n Sport (2025)  \n Early Year (2026)  \n Esports (2026)  \n4  \nSupporting Educators for Success  \nTo date, Pearson has collaborated with the Ministry of Education to train more than 2000 teachers from 331 state schools to deliver BTEC programmes.  \nThis 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.  \nPearson also conducted “Train the Trainer”sessions for 185 Ministry staff, ensuring sustainable delivery and meeting Pearson’s commitment to capacity build.  \nThe 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","cbCaidErRLIGf17Q","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidErRLIGf17Q","pdf",4170303,"English","# Partnership timeline and scale\n## May 2023 launch and school expansion\n## Subject growth and further expansion\n# Custom BTEC qualifications for Jordan\n## Arabic-language Level 2 and Level 3 programmes\n## Fields of study by year launched\n# Supporting educators and quality assurance\n## 2000+ teachers trained in 331 state schools\n## Training scope and educator programme\n## Train the Trainer for Ministry staff\n# Strengthening partnerships and employer engagement\n## Employer and sector collaboration\n# Looking forward: future expansion targets","[{\"question\":\"What partnership was launched in May 2023 and what was its goal?\",\"answer\":\"In May 2023, Pearson partnered with the Jordanian Ministry of Education to reform Jordan’s TVET system. 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