Become a qualified teacher anywhere in the world with iQTS
Our iQTS course, which was launched back in September 2023, is a 10-month school-centred initial teacher training route designed to help address the global demand for high quality teachers.
The new route forms part of the government’s initiative led by the DfE to deliver ‘a fairer approach to awarding QTS’ for international teachers and follows a successful pilot roll-out in 2022 in which Tes Institute was selected as the only non-university provider.
As schools worldwide continue to face recruitment and retention crises, this course offers a new route into teaching for the brightest and best from across the world, allowing them to train in their own country and become qualified teachers with an internationally transferable qualification.
Emma Cook, Head of Programme for iQTS here at Tes Institute, stated "We’re delighted to have been approved as the first non-university provider for iQTS. As a provider we have always worked closely with schools around the world and know there is a global demand for high quality teacher training. This new route into teaching means schools worldwide, can develop and nurture their own local talent and qualify teachers in region, without the need for them to return to the UK."
Applicants must hold a degree from a UK higher education institution or equivalent qualification, as well as the appropriate qualities, attitudes and values expected of a teacher. The course is based in-school, so trainees will need to be employed in a school at the start of their course and working as a member of the school team to get the full benefit of learning from experienced professionals and gaining practical teaching experience.
Our iQTS course provides a flexible and supportive learning environment that is tailored to each individual's needs, with online study sessions that allow learners to study at their own pace and at a time that suits them. It allows trainees to develop their knowledge and understanding of teaching in an international context, improve their practical teaching skills and gain in-school experience.
Learners can also take an optional International Postgraduate Certificate in Education (iPGCE), which offers them the opportunity to further develop their teaching skills and advance their careers.
Learn more about iQTS
If you’re interested in gaining QTS and an optional iPGCE take a look at our iQTS course page.
Alternatively, if you’d like to discuss the course with our enrolment team please email us at instituteenquiries@tes.com