PG Cert Education international (iQTS)

Applicants for the course will require the following:

• Hold a first degree from a United Kingdom or non-United Kingdom institution of higher education, or an equivalent qualification**
• A standard equivalent to a grade 4 in GCSE mathematics, and science **
• Proficiency in the English language, by evidencing an average IELTS score of 6.5 or higher (or an equivalent score in another English language testing system). Equivalent qualifications are considered, for further information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our English Language Requirements page.

**To check your qualifications, meet the standard of a degree from a UK institution, refer to UK ENIC, where you can apply for a statement of comparability.

If you are required to undertake an equivalency test we will accept a grade 4 or better from the following:

• Equivalency Testing for English, mathematics or science (combined or Biology).
• A Star Equivalency for mathematics or science (combined or Biology) but NOT for English.

If you already have an eqivalency exam from another provider then please contact Admissions who will be able to advise you if it is acceptable.

All shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview with the programme team to demonstrate your commitment for the course.

All offers of a place are subject to the following checks*:

• successful interview by the University
• in-person identity checks and employment/training history
• Considered eligible to train to teach in England and the country where you will train, contingent upon passing all relevant background and safeguarding checks. This will include making further checks appropriate to applicants from outside the UK. This could include carrying our criminal records checks for overseas applicants, obtaining and considering an International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC), prohibited list checks and/or a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal records checks and children’s barred list information or the equivalent to these checks within the local context where a provider is delivering guided by Keeping children safe in education.
• successful Occupational Health Screening
• evidence of original qualification certificates (copies are not accepted)
• Two references: one of which must be from the school in which you will be completing your iQTS, demonstrating your suitability to train to teach and work with children.

*These checks are all required prior to enrolment on the programme.

Intellectual and academic capabilities

Prior to the award of iQTS, providers must assure trainees’ capabilities in English and mathematics. Any work to address shortfalls in English and mathematics must be undertaken by the trainee teacher in addition to other aspects of their training.  It is the trainee’s responsibility to secure fundamental English and mathematics, whereas responsibility for assurance lies with the provider.

Appeals and complaints

If you wish to appeal our decision or have cause to complain, please contact the Admissions Office first to see if we can resolve the problem. If you feel you need to take your complaint or appeal further please refer to our University complaints and appeals process and complete the Applicant Complaint and Appeals Form.

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Our PGCEi (iQTS) course will equip you with valuable transferable skills like critical thinking, adaptability, collaboration, pedagogical expertise, and digital proficiency. When you successfully complete this course, you will be recommended for the English qualified teacher status (QTS) with no further fees or training. QTS is recognised all over the world as a gold teaching standard and will also qualify you to teach in England.

Our iQTS course blends applied teaching theory and practice in two taught modules and three teaching practice modules of 120 days, typically including a second school placement experience. The course is designed to be delivered to primary phase educators based in Thailand. It is structured to include a blend of taught content including live online synchronous sessions, in-person training in Bangkok and online asynchronous material. Carefully sequenced school-based training, and dedicated periods of intensive training and practice (ITAP) enable application of theory into practice. Typically, all trainees are expected to complete a second shorter placement in a different school. This course focuses on local and global education priorities, enabling you to develop your subject knowledge, skills and competence in the classroom in your role as a global educator.