Jordan’s Ministry of Education has signed a five-year extension with Pearson to continue delivering its vocational education programme in the country’s schools, stretching the partnership through to 2031. The agreement was signed at the Jordanian Embassy in London.
The programme, which launched in May 2023, introduced BTEC Level 2 and 3 Arabic-language qualifications into Jordan’s national curriculum across 14 sectors including Business, IT, Health and Social Care, Hair and Beauty, and Agriculture.
Under the renewed terms, Pearson will continue supporting 362 schools, with learner numbers expected to grow over the next five years. Students who complete the programme receive a globally recognised BTEC certificate accepted by universities in the UK, the US, Australia, Canada, and across the MENAT region.
“The expansion of partnership through the renewal of our agreement with Pearson for another five years reflects our strategic commitment to strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Jordan, ensuring high-quality outcomes that contribute to our Economic Modernization Vision. This achievement coincides with the preparations undertaken to celebrate the graduation of the first batch of Jordan’s Level 3 BTEC students. This continued cooperation contributes significantly to bridge the skills gap between educational outcomes and the evolving needs of the local labour market, through effective alignment of curricula and competencies with workplace requirements. On behalf of Jordan’s Government, the Ministry of Education highly values this partnership with Pearson and considers it an example of fruitful international cooperation,” Dr. Azmi Mahafza, Minister of Education for Jordan said in a statement.
The programme is positioned to support Jordan’s Economic Vision 2033, which targets youth unemployment and labour market alignment. Pearson has also delivered in-country teacher training as part of the existing arrangement, and that component will continue under the extension.
“This five-year extension reflects the strength of our partnership with the Jordanian Ministry of Education and our shared commitment to expanding opportunity for learners in Jordan. By broadening access to high-quality vocational qualifications and continued teacher development, we are helping more young people build the skills, confidence and recognised pathways they need to progress into further study and future careers,” Jane Baker, Pearson’s Vice President of Enterprise Learning & Skills added.
