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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

International teacher training qualification

03 February 2022 · Department for Education

Proposed by Robin Walker Con Worcester

Education

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Department for Education has confirmed six providers to pilot the new iQTS international teaching qualification.
  • The iQTS pilot programme will commence in September 2022.
  • Guidance and criteria for the iQTS pilot were published on GOV.UK in November 2021.

Issue summary

The Department for Education has confirmed six providers who will pilot a new international teaching qualification called iQTS, aiming to meet global demand for high-quality teacher training.

Action requested

Six approved providers will deliver the iQTS pilot programme from September 2022. The guidance and criteria for this pilot have been published on GOV.UK in November 2021.

Key facts

  • Six providers have been approved to deliver the iQTS pilot from September 2022.
  • In February 2021, an updated International Education Strategy was published, announcing plans for a new international teaching qualification.
  • The government response in August 2021 announced intentions to launch iQTS with a pilot in 2022.
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