Qualifications & Licences
Understand your options first
Every route here is explained in plain English: what it is, who it may suit and what to think about. No details needed to read any of it.
Teaching qualification / licence
International Qualified Teacher Status
A UK government-approved route to Qualified Teacher Status for England, completed from the school where you already teach abroad.
- Typical fees
- £4,950 - £9,750
- Length
- 9 - 12 months
- Starts
- September, January, April
Teaching qualification / licence
PGCE with iQTS
A postgraduate teaching qualification combined with iQTS, giving you academic credit and professional recognition in one programme.
- Typical fees
- £4,000 - £9,000
- Length
- 9 - 18 months
- Starts
- September, January, April
Teaching qualification / licence
Assessment Only QTS
A route to Qualified Teacher Status for experienced teachers, based on assessment of your existing practice rather than training.
- Typical fees
- £2,500 - £6,500
- Length
- Around 12 weeks
- Starts
- Ongoing
Teaching qualification / licence
International PGCE
An internationally recognised university teaching qualification, studied alongside your current teaching role.
- Typical fees
- £3,000 - £8,500
- Length
- 1 - 2 academic years
- Starts
- September, October, January, April
Teaching qualification / licence
US Teaching Licences
State-issued licensure routes that allow you to teach in US public schools and many American-curriculum international schools.
- Typical fees
- USD 4,000 - 10,000
- Length
- 9 - 18 months
- Starts
- Varies by provider
Professional development
Master of Education
An advanced degree to deepen expertise in teaching, learning, research and specialist areas.
- Typical fees
- £5,000 - £10,000
- Length
- 1 - 3 years part-time
- Starts
- September, January, May
Professional development
Master's in Educational Leadership
A Master's degree focused on leading teams, schools and systems.
- Typical fees
- £5,000 - £10,000
- Length
- 1 - 3 years part-time
- Starts
- September, January, April
Professional development
National Professional Qualifications
Leadership qualifications for England at senior leadership, headship and executive level, also available to international teachers.
- Typical fees
- £2,000 - £3,500
- Length
- 12 - 18 months
- Starts
- September, January, April
Professional development
Certificate in School Leadership
A shorter, flexible programme to build management and leadership capability.
- Typical fees
- £1,500 - £3,000
- Length
- 6 - 12 months
- Starts
- September, January, April
Professional development
SEND & Inclusion Qualifications
Specialist qualifications in special educational needs, disabilities and inclusive practice.
- Typical fees
- Varies
- Length
- Varies
- Starts
- Varies
Professional development
Coaching & Digital Learning
Professional development in coaching, mentoring and digital learning.
- Typical fees
- Varies
- Length
- Varies
- Starts
- Varies
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