The Associate Degree Program in Education (ADE- 2 Year) is designed to help in-service and prospective teachers of elementary grades in public and private sector schools by providing them an opportunity to enhance their academic qualification and polish their teaching skills by learning latest techniques of classroom management, assessment and evaluation.

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact the program coordinator:

Dr. Sohail Mazhar

E.mail: sohail.mazhar@vu.edu.pk

Ph: +92-42-111-880-880 [Ext:4858]

Disclaimer!

The courses may be revised from time to time as a result of continuous review to bring them at par with courses being taught at top-class foreign universities. While reviewing the courses, needs of local educational context and job market are also given full consideration.

The University reserves the right to change fee structure from time to time.

After completing the Associate Degree of Education (ADE) 2-Year degree, the prospective teachers will be able:

1. Develop the ability to critically analyze and solve educational problems using logical reasoning and evidence-based practices.

2. Foster ethical behavior and responsible citizenship through active engagement in civic and social justice initiatives.

3. Enhance oral and written communication skills for effective collaboration with peers, educators, and community members.

4. Promote lifelong learning and professional growth by integrating new educational technologies and reflective practices.

5. Emphasize practical and applied knowledge to prepare students for real-world challenges.

6. Develop critical thinking through quantitative reasoning, promoting ethical and responsible citizenship, and awareness of Islamic principles, and Pakistani ideology, while enhancing digital literacy, communication, and entrepreneurship to support lifelong learning.

Intermediate (equivalent to 12 years of education) with at least 45% marks.

Note

Candidates having ‘A’ levels are required to provide equivalence certificate from Inter Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC), Islamabad. (http://www.ibcc.edu.pk/)

Candidates having less than 45% marks will be eligible for admission after the successful completion of “Zero  Semester”.

Course Exemption

Course exemption is not allowed.

Duration

It is a two-year full time study program and is spread over four semesters. Each semester has at least 18 weeks of duration for teaching and examinations etc.

The students study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, quizzes, Graded Discussion Boards (GDBs), presentations (wherever applicable), mid-term and final-term examinations at VU designated campuses. The mid-term and final-term examinations usually count for 80 to 85% of the total marks for a course.

From Fall 2025, to become eligible for the award of Associate Degree in elementary education, the student is required to complete at least 67 credit hours with Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.

From Fall 2021, to become eligible for the award of Associate Degree in elementary education, the student is required to complete at least 73 credit hours with Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.

Whereas, for batches (Spring 20 to Spring 21), the students are required to complete at least 71 credit hours with minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 out of 4.00.
Whereas, for all previous batches, the students are required to complete 69 credit hours with CGPA 2.00 out of 4.00

From Fall 2025, Students are required to complete a teaching practicum of 3 credit hours in the last semester of their Associate Degree program.

Whereas, for all previous batches, the Students are required to complete a teaching practicum of 6 credit hours in the last semester of their Associate Degree program.