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To view this licence, visit <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3">nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3</a> or write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/mailto:psi@nationalarchives.gov.uk">psi@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a>. </p> <p> Where we have identified any third party copyright information you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned. </p> <p> This publication is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awarding-qualified-teacher-status-to-overseas-teachers/a-fairer-approach-to-awarding-qts-to-overseas-teachers--2 </p> </div> </div> <div class="main-content-container"> <div class="gem-c-govspeak-html-publication"> <div class="gem-c-govspeak govuk-govspeak " data-module="govspeak"> <div class="govspeak"> <p>The Department for Education (<abbr title="Department for Education">DfE</abbr>) is developing a fairer approach to awarding <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr>. In June 2022, we announced we would be changing the way we award <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/qualified-teacher-status-qts" class="govuk-link">qualified teacher status</a> (<abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr>) to teachers from overseas.</p> <p>Under retained EU and domestic legislation, teachers from some countries can easily apply for <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr>, but others cannot, even if they have equivalent skills and experience. The new legislation will make this process consistent and fair. It will also support the movement of well-qualified teachers to the English workforce.</p> <p>When fully implemented, the government’s <a rel="external" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://bills.parliament.uk/Bills/2865" class="govuk-link">Professional Qualifications Bill</a> will remove the EU-derived legislation used to recognise teachers with qualifications from the EEA and Switzerland. We’re acting now to make sure that we have legislation in place to recognise teaching qualifications from overseas.</p> <h2 id="apply-for-qualified-teacher-status-in-england">Apply for qualified teacher status in England</h2> <p>A new professional recognition service, called ‘apply for qualified teacher status in England’, will set consistent standards so the qualifications and experience of overseas teachers can be fairly assessed.</p> <p>It will eventually be open to qualified teachers from all countries outside the UK.</p> <div class="call-to-action"> <h3 id="check-your-eligibility-to-apply-for-qts-using-the-new-service">Check your eligibility to apply for QTS using the new service</h3> <p>Non-UK teachers can <a rel="external" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://apply-for-qts-in-england.education.gov.uk/eligibility/start" class="govuk-link">check their eligibility to apply for QTS using this service</a>.</p> <p>If you’re not eligible to use the new service, you may be able to:</p> <ul> <li><a rel="external" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/non-uk-teachers/train-to-teach-in-england-as-an-international-student" class="govuk-link">complete initial teacher training in England</a></li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-qualified-teacher-status-qts-if-you-teach-outside-the-uk/routes-to-qualified-teacher-status-qts-for-teachers-and-those-with-teaching-experience-outside-the-uk#AO" class="govuk-link">work without QTS and then undergo the assessment only route</a></li> <li><a rel="external" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/non-uk-teachers/international-qualified-teacher-status" class="govuk-link">apply for international qualified teacher status (iQTS)</a></li> </ul> </div> <h2 id="changes-to-eligibility-for-qts">Changes to eligibility for <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr> </h2> <p>We are building on the route to <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr> currently offered by the Teaching Regulation Agency (<abbr title="Teaching Regulation Agency">TRA</abbr>) and will introduce the new service gradually.</p> <p>Currently, applicants with a teaching qualification from the following countries and regions can apply to the <abbr title="Teaching Regulation Agency">TRA</abbr> for <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr>:</p> <ul> <li>Australia</li> <li>Canada</li> <li><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/eu-eea" class="govuk-link">the EEA</a></li> <li>Gibraltar</li> <li>New Zealand</li> <li>Northern Ireland</li> <li>Scotland</li> <li>Switzerland</li> <li>the USA</li> </ul> <p>From 1 February 2023, teachers with a teaching qualification from the following 9 countries will also be able to apply to the <abbr title="Teaching Regulation Agency">TRA</abbr> for <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr>:</p> <ul> <li>Ghana</li> <li>Hong Kong</li> <li>India</li> <li>Jamaica</li> <li>Nigeria</li> <li>Singapore</li> <li>South Africa</li> <li>Ukraine</li> <li>Zimbabwe</li> </ul> <p>They have been selected for our initial launch because our research shows:</p> <ul> <li>teachers from these countries already have a substantial presence in the UK as valued members of the teaching workforce</li> <li>there is an established interest in teaching in England in these countries</li> <li>we have strong educational ties with the country in question</li> </ul> <p>The body responsible for awarding <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr> will continue to be the <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/teaching-regulation-agency" class="govuk-link">Teaching Regulation Agency</a>.</p> <h3 id="rest-of-world">Rest of world</h3> <p>By the end of 2023, it’s our intention that teachers from every country in the world will be able to apply to the <abbr title="Teaching Regulation Agency">TRA</abbr> for <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr> using the new service. Check this page for updates about when you can apply.</p> <h3 id="what-youll-need-to-be-eligible-for-qts-from-1-february-2023">What you’ll need to be eligible for <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr> from 1 February 2023</h3> <p>Apply for <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr> in England will award overseas teachers <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr> based on an assessment of each individual’s qualifications and experience against set requirements. Once fully launched, it will be open to qualified teachers from every country in the world.</p> <p>From 1 February 2023, to be awarded <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr> as a non-UK teacher, you must:</p> <ul> <li>have an undergraduate degree of the same academic standard as a UK bachelor’s degree, as verified by UK ENIC</li> <li>have completed teacher training that meets the standard of a level 6 qualification and is of at least the same length as an English initial teacher training course – for example, a Bachelor of Education or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education</li> <li>have completed a course with content that is practically and pedagogically focused</li> <li>be qualified to teach children aged between 5 and 16 years</li> <li>have at least one school year (a minimum of 9 months including school holidays but excluding time out taken for any other reason) of professional experience working as a teacher after qualifying</li> <li>have the professional status needed to be a teacher in the country where you qualified, and not be subject to any conditions or restrictions on your practice</li> </ul> <p>You must also meet a certain standard of English language proficiency. This means you must be able to show one of the following. You have:</p> <ul> <li>been born in, hold citizenship of, or have studied at undergraduate level (or higher) in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales or in one of the <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/english-language/exemptions" class="govuk-link">exempt nationalities</a> </li> <li>been taught in English at undergraduate level (or higher) – you will need to provide evidence that English has been the medium of instruction (MOI) of your degree</li> <li>sat a <a rel="external" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.efset.org/cefr/b2/" class="govuk-link">CEFR B2 level</a> English language test at a <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt" class="govuk-link">secure English language test (SELT) provider</a> and met a CEFR B2 level of English proficiency</li> </ul> <p>A B2 level is equivalent to the following test scores from the approved English language test providers:</p> <ul> <li>IELTS SELT Consortium – 5.5</li> <li>LanguageCert – 33/50</li> <li>Pearson – 59</li> <li>Trinity College London – Pass</li> <li>PSI Services (UK) Ltd – Pass</li> </ul> <h4 id="mathematics-and-science-qualifications">Mathematics and science qualifications</h4> <p>In future, we intend to ask overseas teachers applying for <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr> for evidence that they hold a:</p> <ul> <li>mathematics qualification which meets the same standard as GCSE grade 4</li> <li>science qualification which meets the same standard as GCSE grade 4 (for teaching primary school)</li> </ul> <p>However, we know from research that applicants find it difficult to provide this evidence. For this reason, we’ll introduce these criteria later, at the end of 2023. This will allow us to learn how best to support applicants to meet them.</p> <h3 id="next-action">Next action</h3> <p>The <a rel="external" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://apply-for-qts-in-england.education.gov.uk/eligibility/start" class="govuk-link">Apply for <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr> in England service</a> is now undergoing a testing and improvement process. Check the service from 1 February 2023 for further information on eligibility and guidance explaining how you can give us evidence of your qualifications and experience.</p> <h3 id="overseas-teachers-who-no-longer-meet-the-criteria-for-qts-under-the-new-system">Overseas teachers who no longer meet the criteria for <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr> under the new system</h3> <p>Some overseas teachers who have up until now been eligible to apply to the <abbr title="Teaching Regulation Agency">TRA</abbr> for <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr> may no longer meet the requirements for training and experience.</p> <p>Our user research indicates that previously eligible teachers who lack the necessary training and experience can struggle in English schools. We believe it will be fairer for both schools and teachers to set a consistent criteria for all applicants for <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr>.</p> <h2 id="additional-support-for-overseas-teachers">Additional support for overseas teachers</h2> <p>Once awarded <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr>, overseas teachers who come to England with less than 2 school years’ experience will complete statutory induction and undertake development support based on the <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-career-framework" class="govuk-link">Early Career Framework</a>.</p> <p>In addition, we’re piloting support for overseas teachers in priority subjects to acclimatise to teaching in England.</p> <h2 id="international-qualified-teacher-status-iqts">International qualified teacher status (<abbr title="international qualified teacher status">iQTS</abbr>)</h2> <p>Apply for qualified teacher status in England will complement <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-qualified-teacher-status-iqts/introducing-the-international-qualified-teacher-status-iqts-pilot" class="govuk-link">international qualified teacher status (<abbr title="international qualified teacher status">iQTS</abbr>)</a>.</p> <p><abbr title="international qualified teacher status">iQTS</abbr> is suitable for aspiring or inexperienced teachers who are located outside of England and who wish to train abroad to English standards with a <abbr title="Department for Education">DfE</abbr>-accredited teacher training provider. <abbr title="international qualified teacher status">iQTS</abbr> is recognised by the UK government as meeting the same standards as English qualified teacher status, and if successfully completed, leads to <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr>.</p> <p>Providers who wish to offer <abbr title="international qualified teacher status">iQTS</abbr> can <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-join-the-international-qualified-teacher-status-pilot" class="govuk-link">apply to become an <abbr title="international qualified teacher status">iQTS</abbr> provider</a> for delivery in academic year 2023 to 2024. To be eligible to apply, providers must already be accredited by <abbr title="Department for Education">DfE</abbr> to offer initial teacher training courses leading to <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr>.</p> <h2 id="scotland-northern-ireland-and-wales">Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales</h2> <p>Exceptions apply to the devolved nations. Teachers who qualified in Scotland and Northern Ireland will not need to demonstrate the same criteria as teachers using the apply for qualified teacher status in England service. They will only need to supply evidence of their teaching qualification to the Teaching Regulation Agency. Teachers who qualified in Wales will continue to hold <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr> automatically.</p> <p>There are separate processes for teachers from overseas who are looking to work in <a rel="external" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gtcs.org.uk/registration/qualified-outside-scotland/" class="govuk-link">Scotland</a>, <a rel="external" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gtcni.org.uk/registration/overview" class="govuk-link">Northern Ireland</a> or <a rel="external" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.ewc.wales/site/index.php/en/registration/applying-for-registration.html" class="govuk-link">Wales</a>.</p> <h2 id="teachers-from-ukraine">Teachers from Ukraine</h2> <p>Visit our dedicated page for <a rel="external" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/non-uk-teachers/ukraine" class="govuk-link">information and advice for teachers and trainees from Ukraine</a>, and schools who wish to employ them.</p> <h2 id="teaching-in-england">Teaching in England</h2> <p>You can teach in England even if you are not currently eligible to apply for <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr> using the new service.</p> <p>If you’re eligible to use the service, you will still need to apply for teaching jobs once you have obtained <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr>.</p> <p>To learn more, visit <a rel="external" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/non-uk-teachers/teach-in-england-if-you-trained-overseas" class="govuk-link">Teach in England if you trained overseas</a> for information about:</p> <ul> <li>applying for a job</li> <li>applying for a visa</li> <li>working in England without <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr> </li> </ul> <h2 id="contact-us">Contact us</h2> <p><abbr title="Department for Education">DfE</abbr> does not employ teachers directly. Do not send us your CV, as we will not be able to help you find a teaching job.</p> <p>Please do not email to ask when the country where you qualified as a teacher will be added to the <a rel="external" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://apply-for-qts-in-england.education.gov.uk/eligibility/start" class="govuk-link">Apply for <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr> in England service</a>. We’ll publish that information on this page as new countries are added.</p> <p>If you have questions about the information on this page, or about the guidance included in <a rel="external" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/non-uk-teachers/teach-in-england-if-you-trained-overseas" class="govuk-link">Teach in England if you trained overseas</a>, you can email <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/mailto:teach.inengland@education.gov.uk" class="govuk-link">teach.inengland@education.gov.uk</a>.</p> <p>If you are eligible to apply for <abbr title="qualified teacher status">QTS</abbr>, you can get help with your application by emailing <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/mailto:qts.enquiries@education.gov.uk" class="govuk-link">qts.enquiries@education.gov.uk</a> or calling 020 7593 5394.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="govuk-grid-row"> <a class="govuk-link app-c-back-to-top dont-print" href="#contents"> <svg class="app-c-back-to-top__icon" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="13" height="17" viewbox="0 0 13 17" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <path fill="currentColor" d="M6.5 0L0 6.5 1.4 8l4-4v12.7h2V4l4.3 4L13 6.4z"></path> </svg> Back to top </a> </div> </div> </main> </div> <div class="govuk-width-container"> <div class="gem-c-feedback govuk-!-display-none-print" data-module="feedback ga4-event-tracker"> <div class="gem-c-feedback__prompt gem-c-feedback__js-show js-prompt" tabindex="-1"> <div class="gem-c-feedback__prompt-content"> <div class="gem-c-feedback__prompt-questions js-prompt-questions" hidden> <div class="gem-c-feedback__prompt-question-answer"> <h2 class="gem-c-feedback__prompt-question">Is this page useful?</h2> <ul class="gem-c-feedback__option-list"> <li class="gem-c-feedback__option-list-item govuk-visually-hidden" style="display: none" hidden> <a class="gem-c-feedback__prompt-link" data-track-category="yesNoFeedbackForm" data-track-action="ffMaybeClick" role="button" style="display: none" hidden="hidden" aria-hidden="true" href="/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/contact/govuk"> Maybe </a> </li> <li class="gem-c-feedback__option-list-item"> <button class="govuk-button gem-c-feedback__prompt-link js-page-is-useful" data-track-category="yesNoFeedbackForm" data-track-action="ffYesClick" data-ga4-event="{"event_name":"form_submit","type":"feedback","text":"Yes", "section": "Is this page useful?"}"> Yes <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">this page is useful</span> </button> </li> <li class="gem-c-feedback__option-list-item"> <button class="govuk-button gem-c-feedback__prompt-link js-toggle-form js-page-is-not-useful" data-track-category="yesNoFeedbackForm" data-track-action="ffNoClick" aria-controls="page-is-not-useful" aria-expanded="false" data-ga4-event="{"event_name":"form_submit","type":"feedback","text":"No", "section": "Is this page useful?"}"> No <span class="govuk-visually-hidden">this page is not useful</span> </button> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="gem-c-feedback__prompt-questions gem-c-feedback__prompt-success js-prompt-success" role="alert" hidden> Thank you for your feedback </div> <div class="gem-c-feedback__prompt-questions gem-c-feedback__prompt-questions--something-is-wrong js-prompt-questions" hidden> <button class="govuk-button gem-c-feedback__prompt-link js-toggle-form js-something-is-wrong" data-track-category="Onsite Feedback" data-track-action="GOV-UK Open Form" aria-controls="something-is-wrong" aria-expanded="false" data-ga4-event="{"event_name":"form_submit","type":"feedback","text":"Report a problem with this page", "section": "Is this page useful?"}"> Report a problem with this page </button> </div> </div> </div> <form action="/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/contact/govuk/problem_reports" id="something-is-wrong" class="gem-c-feedback__form js-feedback-form" data-track-category="Onsite Feedback" data-track-action="GOV.UK Send Form" method="post" hidden> <div class="govuk-grid-row"> <div class="govuk-grid-column-two-thirds"> <div class="gem-c-feedback__error-summary gem-c-feedback__js-show js-errors" tabindex="-1" hidden></div> <input type="hidden" name="url" value="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awarding-qualified-teacher-status-to-overseas-teachers/a-fairer-approach-to-awarding-qts-to-overseas-teachers--2"> <h3 class="gem-c-feedback__form-heading">Help us improve GOV.UK</h3> <p id="feedback_explanation" class="gem-c-feedback__form-paragraph">Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.</p> <div class="govuk-visually-hidden" aria-hidden="true"> <label for="giraffe">This field is for robots only. 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{ "@type": "Answer", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awarding-qualified-teacher-status-to-overseas-teachers/a-fairer-approach-to-awarding-qts-to-overseas-teachers--2#apply-for-qualified-teacher-status-in-england", "text": "\u003cp\u003eA new professional recognition service, called ‘apply for qualified teacher status in England’, will set consistent standards so the qualifications and experience of overseas teachers can be fairly assessed.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will eventually be open to qualified teachers from all countries outside the UK.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"call-to-action\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"check-your-eligibility-to-apply-for-qts-using-the-new-service\"\u003eCheck your eligibility to apply for QTS using the new service\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNon-UK teachers can \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://apply-for-qts-in-england.education.gov.uk/eligibility/start\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003echeck their eligibility to apply for QTS using this service\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re not eligible to use the new service, you may be able to:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/non-uk-teachers/train-to-teach-in-england-as-an-international-student\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003ecomplete initial teacher training in England\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-qualified-teacher-status-qts-if-you-teach-outside-the-uk/routes-to-qualified-teacher-status-qts-for-teachers-and-those-with-teaching-experience-outside-the-uk#AO\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003ework without QTS and then undergo the assessment only route\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/non-uk-teachers/international-qualified-teacher-status\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eapply for international qualified teacher status (iQTS)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Changes to eligibility for QTS\n", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awarding-qualified-teacher-status-to-overseas-teachers/a-fairer-approach-to-awarding-qts-to-overseas-teachers--2#changes-to-eligibility-for-qts", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awarding-qualified-teacher-status-to-overseas-teachers/a-fairer-approach-to-awarding-qts-to-overseas-teachers--2#changes-to-eligibility-for-qts", "text": "\u003cp\u003eWe are building on the route to \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e currently offered by the Teaching Regulation Agency (\u003cabbr title=\"Teaching Regulation Agency\"\u003eTRA\u003c/abbr\u003e) and will introduce the new service gradually.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurrently, applicants with a teaching qualification from the following countries and regions can apply to the \u003cabbr title=\"Teaching Regulation Agency\"\u003eTRA\u003c/abbr\u003e for \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAustralia\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCanada\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/eu-eea\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003ethe EEA\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGibraltar\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNew Zealand\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNorthern Ireland\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eScotland\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSwitzerland\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethe USA\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom 1 February 2023, teachers with a teaching qualification from the following 9 countries will also be able to apply to the \u003cabbr title=\"Teaching Regulation Agency\"\u003eTRA\u003c/abbr\u003e for \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGhana\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHong Kong\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIndia\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eJamaica\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNigeria\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSingapore\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSouth Africa\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUkraine\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eZimbabwe\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey have been selected for our initial launch because our research shows:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eteachers from these countries already have a substantial presence in the UK as valued members of the teaching workforce\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethere is an established interest in teaching in England in these countries\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ewe have strong educational ties with the country in question\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body responsible for awarding \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e will continue to be the \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/teaching-regulation-agency\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eTeaching Regulation Agency\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"rest-of-world\"\u003eRest of world\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the end of 2023, it’s our intention that teachers from every country in the world will be able to apply to the \u003cabbr title=\"Teaching Regulation Agency\"\u003eTRA\u003c/abbr\u003e for \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e using the new service. Check this page for updates about when you can apply.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"what-youll-need-to-be-eligible-for-qts-from-1-february-2023\"\u003eWhat you’ll need to be eligible for \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e from 1 February 2023\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply for \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e in England will award overseas teachers \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e based on an assessment of each individual’s qualifications and experience against set requirements. Once fully launched, it will be open to qualified teachers from every country in the world.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom 1 February 2023, to be awarded \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e as a non-UK teacher, you must:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ehave an undergraduate degree of the same academic standard as a UK bachelor’s degree, as verified by UK ENIC\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ehave completed teacher training that meets the standard of a level 6 qualification and is of at least the same length as an English initial teacher training course – for example, a Bachelor of Education or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ehave completed a course with content that is practically and pedagogically focused\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ebe qualified to teach children aged between 5 and 16 years\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ehave at least one school year (a minimum of 9 months including school holidays but excluding time out taken for any other reason) of professional experience working as a teacher after qualifying\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ehave the professional status needed to be a teacher in the country where you qualified, and not be subject to any conditions or restrictions on your practice\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou must also meet a certain standard of English language proficiency. This means you must be able to show one of the following. You have:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ebeen born in, hold citizenship of, or have studied at undergraduate level (or higher) in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales or in one of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/english-language/exemptions\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eexempt nationalities\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ebeen taught in English at undergraduate level (or higher) – you will need to provide evidence that English has been the medium of instruction (MOI) of your degree\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003esat a \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.efset.org/cefr/b2/\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eCEFR B2 level\u003c/a\u003e English language test at a \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003esecure English language test (SELT) provider\u003c/a\u003e and met a CEFR B2 level of English proficiency\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA B2 level is equivalent to the following test scores from the approved English language test providers:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIELTS SELT Consortium – 5.5\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLanguageCert – 33/50\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePearson – 59\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTrinity College London – Pass\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePSI Services (UK) Ltd – Pass\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003ch4 id=\"mathematics-and-science-qualifications\"\u003eMathematics and science qualifications\u003c/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn future, we intend to ask overseas teachers applying for \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e for evidence that they hold a:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003emathematics qualification which meets the same standard as GCSE grade 4\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003escience qualification which meets the same standard as GCSE grade 4 (for teaching primary school)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, we know from research that applicants find it difficult to provide this evidence. For this reason, we’ll introduce these criteria later, at the end of 2023. This will allow us to learn how best to support applicants to meet them.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"next-action\"\u003eNext action\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://apply-for-qts-in-england.education.gov.uk/eligibility/start\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eApply for \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e in England service\u003c/a\u003e is now undergoing a testing and improvement process. Check the service from 1 February 2023 for further information on eligibility and guidance explaining how you can give us evidence of your qualifications and experience.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overseas-teachers-who-no-longer-meet-the-criteria-for-qts-under-the-new-system\"\u003eOverseas teachers who no longer meet the criteria for \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e under the new system\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome overseas teachers who have up until now been eligible to apply to the \u003cabbr title=\"Teaching Regulation Agency\"\u003eTRA\u003c/abbr\u003e for \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e may no longer meet the requirements for training and experience.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur user research indicates that previously eligible teachers who lack the necessary training and experience can struggle in English schools. We believe it will be fairer for both schools and teachers to set a consistent criteria for all applicants for \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Additional support for overseas teachers", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awarding-qualified-teacher-status-to-overseas-teachers/a-fairer-approach-to-awarding-qts-to-overseas-teachers--2#additional-support-for-overseas-teachers", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awarding-qualified-teacher-status-to-overseas-teachers/a-fairer-approach-to-awarding-qts-to-overseas-teachers--2#additional-support-for-overseas-teachers", "text": "\u003cp\u003eOnce awarded \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e, overseas teachers who come to England with less than 2 school years’ experience will complete statutory induction and undertake development support based on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-career-framework\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eEarly Career Framework\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition, we’re piloting support for overseas teachers in priority subjects to acclimatise to teaching in England.\u003c/p\u003e" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "International qualified teacher status (iQTS)", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awarding-qualified-teacher-status-to-overseas-teachers/a-fairer-approach-to-awarding-qts-to-overseas-teachers--2#international-qualified-teacher-status-iqts", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awarding-qualified-teacher-status-to-overseas-teachers/a-fairer-approach-to-awarding-qts-to-overseas-teachers--2#international-qualified-teacher-status-iqts", "text": "\u003cp\u003eApply for qualified teacher status in England will complement \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-qualified-teacher-status-iqts/introducing-the-international-qualified-teacher-status-iqts-pilot\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003einternational qualified teacher status (\u003cabbr title=\"international qualified teacher status\"\u003eiQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e)\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"international qualified teacher status\"\u003eiQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e is suitable for aspiring or inexperienced teachers who are located outside of England and who wish to train abroad to English standards with a \u003cabbr title=\"Department for Education\"\u003eDfE\u003c/abbr\u003e-accredited teacher training provider. \u003cabbr title=\"international qualified teacher status\"\u003eiQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e is recognised by the UK government as meeting the same standards as English qualified teacher status, and if successfully completed, leads to \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviders who wish to offer \u003cabbr title=\"international qualified teacher status\"\u003eiQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e can \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-join-the-international-qualified-teacher-status-pilot\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eapply to become an \u003cabbr title=\"international qualified teacher status\"\u003eiQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e provider\u003c/a\u003e for delivery in academic year 2023 to 2024. To be eligible to apply, providers must already be accredited by \u003cabbr title=\"Department for Education\"\u003eDfE\u003c/abbr\u003e to offer initial teacher training courses leading to \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awarding-qualified-teacher-status-to-overseas-teachers/a-fairer-approach-to-awarding-qts-to-overseas-teachers--2#scotland-northern-ireland-and-wales", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awarding-qualified-teacher-status-to-overseas-teachers/a-fairer-approach-to-awarding-qts-to-overseas-teachers--2#scotland-northern-ireland-and-wales", "text": "\u003cp\u003eExceptions apply to the devolved nations. Teachers who qualified in Scotland and Northern Ireland will not need to demonstrate the same criteria as teachers using the apply for qualified teacher status in England service. They will only need to supply evidence of their teaching qualification to the Teaching Regulation Agency. Teachers who qualified in Wales will continue to hold \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e automatically.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are separate processes for teachers from overseas who are looking to work in \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.gtcs.org.uk/registration/qualified-outside-scotland/\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eScotland\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.gtcni.org.uk/registration/overview\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eNorthern Ireland\u003c/a\u003e or \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.ewc.wales/site/index.php/en/registration/applying-for-registration.html\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eWales\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Teachers from Ukraine", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awarding-qualified-teacher-status-to-overseas-teachers/a-fairer-approach-to-awarding-qts-to-overseas-teachers--2#teachers-from-ukraine", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awarding-qualified-teacher-status-to-overseas-teachers/a-fairer-approach-to-awarding-qts-to-overseas-teachers--2#teachers-from-ukraine", "text": "\u003cp\u003eVisit our dedicated page for \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/non-uk-teachers/ukraine\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003einformation and advice for teachers and trainees from Ukraine\u003c/a\u003e, and schools who wish to employ them.\u003c/p\u003e" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Teaching in England", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awarding-qualified-teacher-status-to-overseas-teachers/a-fairer-approach-to-awarding-qts-to-overseas-teachers--2#teaching-in-england", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awarding-qualified-teacher-status-to-overseas-teachers/a-fairer-approach-to-awarding-qts-to-overseas-teachers--2#teaching-in-england", "text": "\u003cp\u003eYou can teach in England even if you are not currently eligible to apply for \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e using the new service.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re eligible to use the service, you will still need to apply for teaching jobs once you have obtained \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo learn more, visit \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/non-uk-teachers/teach-in-england-if-you-trained-overseas\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eTeach in England if you trained overseas\u003c/a\u003e for information about:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eapplying for a job\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eapplying for a visa\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eworking in England without \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Contact us", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awarding-qualified-teacher-status-to-overseas-teachers/a-fairer-approach-to-awarding-qts-to-overseas-teachers--2#contact-us", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awarding-qualified-teacher-status-to-overseas-teachers/a-fairer-approach-to-awarding-qts-to-overseas-teachers--2#contact-us", "text": "\u003cp\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Department for Education\"\u003eDfE\u003c/abbr\u003e does not employ teachers directly. Do not send us your CV, as we will not be able to help you find a teaching job.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease do not email to ask when the country where you qualified as a teacher will be added to the \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://apply-for-qts-in-england.education.gov.uk/eligibility/start\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eApply for \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e in England service\u003c/a\u003e. We’ll publish that information on this page as new countries are added.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have questions about the information on this page, or about the guidance included in \u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/non-uk-teachers/teach-in-england-if-you-trained-overseas\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eTeach in England if you trained overseas\u003c/a\u003e, you can email \u003ca href=\"mailto:teach.inengland@education.gov.uk\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eteach.inengland@education.gov.uk\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are eligible to apply for \u003cabbr title=\"qualified teacher status\"\u003eQTS\u003c/abbr\u003e, you can get help with your application by emailing \u003ca href=\"mailto:qts.enquiries@education.gov.uk\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eqts.enquiries@education.gov.uk\u003c/a\u003e or calling 020 7593 5394.\u003c/p\u003e" } } ] } </script><script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/http://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "name": "Home", "@id": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/" } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "item": { "name": "Education, training and skills", "@id": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/education" } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "item": { "name": "Teaching and leadership", "@id": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/education/teaching-and-leadership" } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "item": { "name": "Teacher training and professional development", "@id": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/education/teacher-training-and-professional-development" } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 5, "item": { "name": "Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)", "@id": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/education/qualified-teacher-status-qts" } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 6, "item": { "name": "Awarding qualified teacher status to overseas teachers", "@id": "http://web.archive.org/web/20221220020247/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awarding-qualified-teacher-status-to-overseas-teachers" } } ] } </script> </body> </html>

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