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Our Schools Blog brings you the latest insights and developments from the education industry. As well as expert analysis and advice, you’ll also find product demos and developments from our team. From the latest recruitment trends to staff training and retention, here you’ll find a range of useful information to help make your job easier.
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Tes Institute partner with Sharp Interchange to deliver iQTS in Thailand
Following on from the DfE’s successful pilot roll-out of iQTS in 2022, and the launch of our very own International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) course in May 2023, we’re proud to announce our partnership with Sharp Interchange to deliver iQTS to teachers in Thailand.
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Become a qualified teacher anywhere in the world with iQTS
We’re excited to be launching a new route to becoming a qualified teacher for teaching staff living and working outside the UK. Our International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) course offers a flexible and accessible way for learners from anywhere in the world to gain English qualified teacher status (QTS) backed by the UK government's Department for Education (DfE).
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Global teacher shortage: the rise in job vacancies
The global teacher shortage is a crisis that needs addressing urgently and demonstrates the necessity for schools to support, train and retain the talented staff already in their school community. Here’s how we can help.
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Become a registered teacher in Hong Kong with our iPGCE
Our iPGCE has been recognised by the EDB and will pass qualification assessment by the HKCAAVQ.
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5 reasons to love working in an international school
Teaching can be a very rewarding career – with no two days being the same, flexible hours and the opportunity to make a real difference. There are many reasons to become a teacher, but what about teaching abroad?
We are sharing with you 5 reasons to love working in an international school.
We are sharing with you 5 reasons to love working in an international school.
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Which qualification do I need to teach abroad?
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10 Reasons to do an iPGCE for international teachers
For teachers working internationally, finding the right training and development programme can often create confusion. With countries having different licenses, mandatory training and standards, knowing which programmes will be recognised by international schools can be a grey area.
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Why should I do an iPGCE with Tes Institute?
In September, a new group of teachers from around the globe will begin study on their iPGCE with Tes Institute. I will explore just a few of the reasons why it is such a popular programme with insight from some of our learners.