Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (International)

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (International)

Elevate Your Teaching. Expand your Horizons.

Proudly developed, delivered and assessed in collaboration with Fort Hays State University, USA

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PGCE (International) participants will:

Gain an Advanced US Credential

Attend Face-to-face Seminars in Cambodia

Be Assessed Teaching in Their Own Schools

Transfer Pathway for PGCE (International) > Master of Science in Education

Articulation arrangement between AUPP and FHSU!

Graduates may apply for the

Master of Science in Education

at FHSU

PGCE (International) Highlights

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World-class program focused on the latest pedagogies for school teachers in Cambodia and ASEAN.

Unique educational partnership: developed, taught, and assessed by AUPP in Cambodia and Fort Hays State University in the USA.

Innovative facilitation: part-time blended program designed for elementary, middle and secondary schools, taken extensively over a calendar year.

Practical and reflexive pedagogical portfolio: taught courses and a practicum of lesson observations, all assessed in teachers' own classrooms.

PGCE (International) awards teachers 15 postgraduate credits from AUPP and an advanced digital credential from FHSU.

Innovative Program Delivery

Through a blend of face-to-face seminars every 6–8 weeks at AUPP Foxcroft High School in Phnom Penh and synchronous tutorials, the program equips international school teachers with age-appropriate strategies to apply immediately in the classroom. Progress is assessed through a portfolio of practical assignments and lesson observations during the practicum (capstone).

PGCE (International) Digital Badge

The PGCE (International) digital badge is a secure, verifiable credential that is easy to share and globally recognized. It contains authenticated details of the holder’s achievements, competencies, assessment criteria, and demonstrated skills. Serving as a skills-based transcript, the badge can be added to LinkedIn profiles, CVs, portfolios, or shared directly with employers.

PGCE (International) Courses

PGCE-501: Foundations of International Education

PGCE-502: The Effective Teacher

PGCE-503: Curriculum Planning & Evaluation

PGCE-504: Learners, Diversity, and Inclusion

PGCE-505: Professional Practice and Classroom Management

Delivered by AUPP Teaching and Learning Center

Explore philosophies of education and their impact on international schooling, with a focus on the global evolving policy landscape. You will compare leading curricula such as the IB, Cambridge, AP, national and regional models, while engaging with citizenship, equity, inclusion, and critiques of international schooling. By the end, you will be better able to critically evaluate how different frameworks conceptualize teaching and learning in diverse contexts.

Assessment

A multimodal portfolio combining critical analysis, a visual comparison of curricula, and a reflective video or audio piece. This format balances academic rigor with creativity and produces professional artifacts that you can share with your current school and prospective employers.

Delivered by Fort Hays State University

Develop the skills, practices, and professional habits that define effective teaching in international and bilingual schools. Drawing on global standards such as the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards, you will learn how to create engaging learning environments, differentiate instruction, and strengthen reflective practice. Through seminars and school-based activities, you will apply effective teaching frameworks directly to your own classroom.

Assessment

Practice-based tasks and evidence-based reflections that connect theory to your teaching context. These assessment tasks will demonstrate your professional growth while generating artifacts that showcase your ability to design, implement, and evaluate effective teaching.

Delivered by Fort Hays State University

Examine the principles and practices of curriculum planning, design, and evaluation in international and intercultural contexts. You will explore how effective curriculum leadership supports quality teaching and learning, and how models can be aligned with learner needs and institutional goals. Through collaborative analysis, planning exercises, and reflection, you will strengthen the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to curriculum development and instructional leadership.

Assessment

Applied tasks and reflections that require you to analyze curriculum models, plan responsive frameworks, and evaluate effectiveness. These assessment tasks demonstrate your ability to link theory to practice and provide artifacts that showcase your skills in curriculum design.

Delivered by AUPP Teaching and Learning Center

Explore how children and adolescents develop in multicultural contexts, and how teachers can respond to diverse learner needs. You will examine theories of development, second language acquisition, inclusive education frameworks, and strategies for supporting multilingual learners and students with SEND. The course equips you to design differentiated, engaging, and equitable learning experiences that promote participation and progress for all learners.

Assessment

Inclusive Lesson Plan Portfolio consisting of three differentiated lesson plans with resources for EAL/ELL and SEND learners, plus a reflective commentary. This assessment demonstrates your ability to design inclusive learning environments and justify your choices with theory and evidence.

Delivered by AUPP Teaching and Learning Center

The practicum is the PGCE (International) capstone, bringing together your learning through a sustained period of tutor observations of your classroom practice. You will apply your knowledge of child/adolescent development, inclusion, curriculum, and teaching methods to create positive, inclusive learning environments. Key themes include professional identity, classroom climate, intercultural competence, ethics, safeguarding, and reflective practice.

Assessment

A Professional Practice Portfolio including lesson observations (diagnostic, experimental, and assessed lessons), peer observations, guided planning, and reflective analyses linked to international professional standards. The practicum demonstrates your growth as a globally minded, learner-centered teacher and evidences your skills in international school teaching.

Program Fees

Program fee per teacher: $5,750. This covers seminars, tutorials, guided lesson planning, classroom observations, personalized feedback, assignments, and certification.

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from motivated educators who are committed to developing their professional practice.

To register for the PGCE (International), you must:

Hold an undergraduate degree (or equivalent).

Be currently employed as a teacher or teaching assistant at a school in Cambodia or ASEAN.

Submit a personal statement (minimum 750 words) with your motivations for taking the program.

Attend an interview with the AUPP Teaching and Learning Center team.

English Language Requirements:

If English was not the language of your university education, you must demonstrate your proficiency with IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 70 minimum, or you can take the AUPP placement test.

** Please see the brochure and video for more details.

The PGCE (International) Journey

Course 1

Date: 7 March – 10 April

Course 3

Date: 23 May – 26 June

Course 5

Date: 19 October – 11 December

Course 2

Date: 25 April – 22 May

Course 4

Date: 5 September – 18 October