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• What is a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)?

Qualified teacher status (QTS) is a standard that recognises that you have the right training and meet the requirements to be a teacher. It is the qualification needed to teach in most primary and secondary schools in England. 

• What is a PGCE?

A postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) is an academic qualification, you can get this through teacher training. You do not need one to be a qualified teacher in England but it an internationally recognised academic qualification. It gives you a better understanding of teaching practices, educational research and theory and develop your teaching skills and knowledge. 

• Will I have a job at the end of my training?

At the end of the programme, you will be awarded a QTS, which means you have the right training and meet the standards to be a teacher. It is a teaching standard that is respected across the world and means that you can move around the country and teach in any state school. 

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• Do you offer Visa Sponsorship?

No, we do not offer Visa Sponsorship. 

To be accepted on our SCITT programme, you will need the right to study in the UK. 
You already have this if, for example, you:

• are an Irish citizen
• have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (you may still be able to apply)
• have indefinite leave to remain in the UK

If you do not already have the right to study in the UK, you may need to apply for your visa to train to teach in England.

Learn more about training to teach in England as an international student.