Paro College of Education (PCE), a constituent college of the Royal University of Bhutan, has served the nation through teacher education since its establishment on 4 November 1975. Founded as a pre-school care teacher training centre, the College has developed into an institution offering teacher preparation, advanced studies, educational research and continuing professional development. Located in the historic Paro Valley, its Rinpung and Nangka Choeling campuses provide an environment enriched by Bhutan’s cultural and intellectual heritage.
Programmes Offered
Paro College of Education offers 11 programmes, comprising five Master’s, one postgraduate, two Bachelor’s and three Diploma programmes. Of these, one Master’s and one Diploma programme are offered part-time, while the remaining nine are full-time, on-campus programmes.
The Centre for Educational Research and Development (CERD), formally known as Centre for Educational Research and Development (CERD), is situated at Paro College of Education, Paro. The establishment of the CERD was initiated by the Prime Minister Sangay Needup, the then Minister of Education.
Timeline
Paro College of Education has grown steadily and kept pace with domestic and global trends in education since its establishment in November 1975. There have been significant milestones over its past five decades of development.
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Dzongkha) launched as 9 months programme.
New two-year programme Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Development launched.
Two-year Diploma in Sports Coaching Management launched.
Master of Education in Primary English, Social Studies, Science and Mathematics Education launched.
Bachelor of Primary Education Studies (Dzongkha) launched as a four-year programme with new modules in Bhutanese traditional music and mindfulness meditation introduced.
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Dzongkha) launched as an 18-month programme with a system of three-tier teaching practicum/professional experience.
Master of Education in Inclusive Education launched.
Diploma in Early Childcare and Development (part-time) launched.
Diploma in Physical Education & Sports Coaching launched.
Master of Education (part-time) for Dzongkha teachers launched.
Bachelor of Primary Education (part-time) programme introduced.
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Dzongkha) launched.
Royal University of Bhutan Sports Federation established with its Secretariat at PCE.
National Institute of Education Paro renamed Paro College of Education.
Bachelor of Education (Dzongkha) launched and offered through part-time mode.
NIE Paro became a constituent College of Royal University of Bhutan (RUB).
Bachelor of Secondary Education programme launched.
Master of Education in Leadership & Management launched as a part-time programme.
Centre for Educational Research and Development (CERD) launched.
Erstwhile Teacher Training Centre (TTC) upgraded to National Institute of Education (NIE).
Her Majesty Gyalyum Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck inaugurated the new academic blocks at Nangkar Choeling campus.
Bachelor of Primary Education Studies (for Dzongkha and English) launched.
18-month teaching certificate programme for Dzongkha Teachers launched.
Primary Teaching Certificate (PTC) programme introduced.
Established as a pre-school care teacher training centre (TTC)
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