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Visit course webpage| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QTS (Primary) | Online | 1 year | September | GBP 8000 total | GBP 8000 total |
In 2022, the Department for Education (DfE) appointed University of Derby as one of only six accredited providers for the new International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme / qualification.
iQTS is a UK government-backed international teaching qualification, recognised by the DfE, as equivalent to English Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), meaning that anyone who is awarded the iQTS qualification by an accredited ITT provider, will automatically be awarded QTS through the DfE.
This iQTS course is for trainee teachers of primary education ages 3-11 years.
Benefitting from our expertise in online education, this course is delivered through online learning, combined with academic support to help you become a qualified and confident classroom teacher of children aged 3 to 11 years.
You will undertake assessed placements in your local schools and will be supported for the duration of the course by a trained mentor from your school setting.
In line with the iQTS Teachers’ Standards and International Core Content Framework, the iQTS will focus on the fundamental skills needed to be an effective teacher in any international setting, supported by a strong understanding of the subject pedagogy and professional skills required to be an outstanding teacher.
Placements
Depending on your preference and any prior experience, you can choose to specialise, via your placements, in teaching 3- to 7-year-olds or 5- to 11-year-olds.
Whichever route you choose, your award will be the same; however, your placements, undertaken in host schools sourced by yourself, will be appropriate to your chosen route to help you advance your teaching and learning skills in specific areas.
Course structure
The iQTS programme consists of three professional practice zero credit modules at level 6.
Learn more about International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS), QTS (Primary) - at University of Derby Online Learning
Visit course webpageVisit the University website for information about course fees.
Detailed course entry requirements can be found on the Unversity website.
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