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Teaching is increasingly a career for the most able graduates, and to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS) you need to complete an initial teacher training (ITT) course. There are a number of options available so you can choose the one which most suits your needs.

All ITT courses include the opportunity to spend time in school to help develop your teaching skills and they are designed to build your confidence as you learn about key teaching methods. We offer a comprehensive programme of support to guide you all the way through the application process.

Teacher training options

How do I choose the right route?

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There are a number of teacher training options available; use our interactive tool to find out which may suit your needs, and search for courses and training providers.

University-based training

University-based training

Find out about undergraduate and postgraduate routes into teaching.

School-based training

School-based training

Learn about the teacher training options available within school environments, including the School Direct Training Programme and the School Direct Training Programme (salaried).

Experienced teachers without QTS

Experienced teachers without QTS

Find out about the different routes for overseas trained teachers and assessment routes for experienced teachers to gain qualified teacher status (QTS).

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