Amman, July 19 (Petra) - The Hashemite University (HU) announced its High Diploma in Teacher Preparation has recently secured the international accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

During a ceremony to celebrate this milestone on Sunday, HU President Khaled Hyari said recognition is a "testament" to the university's commitment to achieve academic "excellence." Hyari credited the success to seamless collaboration among the faculty, support departments, the Ministry of Education, local schools, and international experts.

Hyari added that HU remains guided by the royal vision of His Majesty King Abdullah II, which prioritizes quality education and human capital as the foundation for national development. Investing in well-qualified teachers, he noted, is vital to elevating Jordan's educational system.

Meanwhile, Aieman Omari, Dean of the Faculty of Educational Sciences and Human Development, stated this milestone marks a "new" chapter for the department. He emphasized that the faculty will continue to upgrade its programs and strengthen partnerships to remain a national hub for training outstanding educators.

Concluding the event, an awards ceremony was held to honor faculty staff, the student affairs dean, the accreditation team, and the program’s advisory board, which includes Ministry of Education representatives and school principals.

The university also recognized key external partners, including IREX, the Queen Rania Teacher Academy, and participating mentor teachers and student volunteers.

//Petra// HA