iQTS - International Qualified Teacher Status - Professional/Short course
Program Overview
Through a blend of online learning and school-based practice, participants gain the knowledge and skills required to teach internationally and in England. The program emphasizes reflective practice and personalized guidance, preparing participants for a successful career in education.
Program Outline
Overview:
This 36-week online program offers an internationally-focused route to achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from the UK Department of Education. Participants gain theoretical knowledge and practical teaching experience, qualifying them to teach internationally and in England.
Program Objectives:
- Equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to meet the Teachers' Standards for QTS.
- Provide a supportive learning environment with personalized guidance from UWE Bristol tutors and school mentors.
- Develop participants' confidence and professionalism as educators.
- Prepare participants to excel in a career as a qualified teacher in a variety of international settings.
Program Description:
The iQTS course comprises a blend of online learning modules and school-based practice. Participants engage with content on the PebblePad platform, attend live online sessions with UWE Bristol tutors, and undertake extended teaching placements within their host schools.
Outline:
Content:
The program covers a comprehensive range of topics related to teaching, including:
- Pedagogical approaches and classroom management strategies
- Subject specific knowledge
- Child development
- Assessment and evaluation
- Special educational needs
- Inclusive practices
- Safeguarding
- Professional ethics
Structure:
- Online Learning (PebblePad platform): Subject knowledge audits, workbooks, reflective activities, discussion forums.
- Live Sessions: Course induction, tutor meetings, online workshops.
Assessment:
- Online portfolio demonstrating evidence of achieved QTS Teacher's Standards.
- Continuous assessment through lesson observations, professional discussions, and monitoring of documentation.
- Final six-week assessed teaching practice and a viva voce examination.
- Assessment judgment: Pass/Fail.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Blended learning approach combining online and school-based learning.
- Individualized support from UWE Bristol tutors and school mentors.
- Opportunities for collaboration and peer learning among participants.
Faculty
- Experienced tutors with expertise in teacher training and specific subject areas.
- Leading researchers and practitioners in the field of education involved in teaching.
Careers:
- Teaching opportunities in a range of international schools, including English schools.
- Potential career progression to leadership roles within schools or within the field of teacher education.
Other
- Entry requirements include a minimum of two years full-time teaching experience and appropriate academic qualifications based on specific subject focus.
- Applicants require support from their host school, including a mentor and confirmation of meeting required safeguarding standards.
The fees for this course are £4,750. These can be paid in instalments and you can find out more about the ways to pay.
