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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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17 May 2024 | Committee report linked

The Department should also monitor the attrition of those who receive these payments. This would improve understanding of whether there is a “postponement effect” amongst recipients, where they leave the profession once these payments stop. (Paragraph 74) Alternative routes into teaching

The Department should also monitor the attrition of those who receive these payments. This would improve understanding of whether there is a “postponement effect” amongst recipients, where they leave the profession once these payments stop. (Paragraph 74) Alternative routes into …

17 May 2024 | Committee report linked

We were encouraged by the ‘Apply for Qualified Teacher Status in England’ digital service launched in February 2023. We would like an update and review of the success of this service in response to this report.

We were encouraged by the ‘Apply for Qualified Teacher Status in England’ digital service launched in February 2023. We would like an update and review of the success of this service in response to this report. Type: conclusion | Number: …

17 May 2024 | Committee report linked

The Department must also collaborate with other relevant government Departments to ensure routes and pathways into teaching for international teachers remain open, attractive, and easy to navigate. (Paragraph 102) Teacher training and professional development

The Department must also collaborate with other relevant government Departments to ensure routes and pathways into teaching for international teachers remain open, attractive, and easy to navigate. (Paragraph 102) Teacher training and professional development Type: conclusion | Number: 25 | …

2023

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2022

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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...

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...

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...

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 ...

2021

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2018

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2017

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