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International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS)

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.

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13 Jun 2022 | Announcement Department for Education linked

Qualified Teacher Status in England for overseas teachers

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...

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13 Jun 2022 | Announcement Department for Education linked

Qualified Teacher Status in England for overseas teachers

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...

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3 Feb 2022 | Announcement Department for Education linked

International teacher training qualification

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...

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3 Feb 2022 | Announcement Department for Education linked

International teacher training qualification

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 ...

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