Muscat – Ministry of Labour (MoL) has announced 1,000 training opportunities under a government-funded diploma programme aimed at preparing Omani graduates for teaching positions in coordination with Ministry of Education and accredited universities.

The ‘Diploma in Educational Qualification’ programme is designed to equip candidates with the skills required to compete for teaching roles in the Ministry of Education. Only male Omani nationals are eligible to apply.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a higher education institution in or outside Oman, earned in a full-time, regular programme. The minimum GPA requirement is 2.3 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent. Degrees obtained from institutions abroad must be recognised by Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. Humanities and individual skills specialisations must include at least 60 credit hours, while applied disciplines must have no fewer than 45.

Other eligibility criteria include passing a subject-specific test, being medically fit for teaching and registered as a jobseeker with MoL. Candidates must not have previously received government-sponsored training.

The programme is fully funded by the government and includes a monthly stipend of RO120 for a nine-month period. Participants will sign a training contract and complete one academic year of full-time study, comprising two semesters and a minimum of 30 credit hours. The programme also includes practical training in Omani schools.

Graduates will undergo evaluation for potential recruitment as teachers in the Ministry of Education.