Dubai, UAE -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/26/2015 -- Distance learning means imparting education and instruction without being physically present in a traditional setting like a classroom. It is a virtual way of teaching and learning, which allows for access to learning when the learners and source of information are separated by distance and time, or both.

The virtual form of distance learning in recent times has gained great momentum amongst UAE students who could not complete their study, owing to either financial constraints, family responsibilities, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Thanks to Stafford, a UAE-based top-ranked resource centre which offers a number of distance learning programs in many different streams and disciplines, professionals can return to pursue higher education. Whether students are looking to get a bachelor's degree by distance learning (http://www.staffordglobal.org/how-distance-learning-works/), or want to pursue a masters in education or any other professional or vocational distance learning program, Stafford helps students to pursue and achieve their education through quality distance learning courses. Head-quartered in the UAE, the institute has collaborated with some of the best universities in the UK to provide top masters and degree programs to students and professionals who desire to pursue distance learning in the UAE and rest of the Middle East.

Stafford also offers many other new courses that only recently are available to school teachers and educators. One of these new distance education programs is the PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) distance learning program, which allows educators and teachers to improve their professional teaching skills through advanced coursework in any one of the specialised teaching areas. The PGCE distance learning program is designed for those who cannot pursue a full-time study program, and also for those who despite having school teaching experience are not regarded as qualified teachers in various settings.

Students who enrol to pursue a distance learning program in the UAE through Stafford can improve their teaching skills and develop a global approach towards education that is widely recognised. However, Stafford has its own criteria to be followed by students while enrolling for the PGCE distance learning program in the UAE. The leading distance learning provider allows enrolment for only those applicants who:

Are currently teaching and have access to a classroom;

Have a British Council IELTS average final score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in any element, not less than two years prior to admission;

Graduated from an approved university or other reputed institution of higher education;

Hold at least a second class honours degree; or, Hold an approved professional qualification deemed equivalent to an honours degree;

Are committed to develop their learning and teaching skills in the field of education;

Students who enrol through Stafford for any masters programs are provided with everything they need starting from university details, to course information, right up to registration for a specific course. Stafford's experience in providing distance learning courses means that students get a powerful network of support to help them succeed. The student then needs to decide when and where they want to study, and how regular study time will fit into their life.

International universities now make use of an online virtual learning platform to provide high quality course material and support for people looking for distance learning in the UK, UAE and rest of the Middle East. Stafford has very strong educational roots, and has been offering bachelor, masters and other programs through distance learning since 1993.

About Stafford
Established in 1993, Stafford offers distance learning doctorates, MBA, masters, bachelors as well as postgraduate and undergraduate diploma and certificate courses in a variety of streams and disciplines. When it comes to pursuing a masters in education in Dubai, UAE, no other institute can compete with them.