The Department for Education is establishing International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS), a new route for overseas-trained teachers to gain qualified teacher status in England without completing traditional initial teacher training. The scheme includes experience-based pathways for early years practitioners and a digital application service launched in February 2023, with ongoing evaluation of uptake and effectiveness.
In response to: Every child achieving and thriving
In response to: International qualified teacher status (iQTS)
The government’s policy on international qualified teacher status (iQTS).
The Department for Education’s policy for the iQTS inspection regime.
A technical consultation to test a proposed model for the experience-based route, proposed eligibility criteria and process requirements.
A technical consultation to test a proposed model for the experience-based route, proposed eligibility criteria and process requirements.
A technical consultation to test a proposed model for the experience-based route, proposed eligibility criteria and process requirements.
UIN: HCWS95 In early 2023, the Department for Education (DfE) will change the way teachers who qualified overseas can have their teaching qualifications recognised. The new Apply for Qualified Teacher Status in England service will mean those with high-quality teachi...
UIN: HLWS92 My Honourable Friend, the Minister of State for School Standards (Mr Robin Walker), has made the following statement.In early 2023, the Department for Education (DfE) will change the way teachers who qualified overseas can have their teaching qualificatio...
UIN: HCWS582 The Department for Education has today confirmed who will pilot a new international teaching qualification called iQTS. The new qualification will support those who already deliver excellent teacher training in England to meet global demand for high quali...
UIN: HLWS569 The Minister of State for School Standards (Mr Robin Walker) has made the following statement.The Department for Education has today confirmed who will pilot a new international teaching qualification called iQTS. The new qualification will support those ...
We are seeking views on proposals for a new international teaching qualification.
We are seeking views on proposals for a new international teaching qualification.
We are seeking views on proposals for a new international teaching qualification.
We're seeking views on a proposed end date for eligible teachers to make Golden Hello claims to academies or LEAs in England.
We're seeking views on proposed changes to qualified teacher status (QTS), and on proposals for how to improve career progression for teachers.
We're seeking views on proposed changes to qualified teacher status (QTS), and on proposals for how to improve career progression for teachers.
We're seeking views on a proposed end date for eligible teachers to make Golden Hello claims to academies or LEAs in England.
We're seeking views on a proposed end date for eligible teachers to make Golden Hello claims to academies or LEAs in England.
We're seeking views on proposed changes to qualified teacher status (QTS), and on proposals for how to improve career progression for teachers.