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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Qualified Teacher Status in England for overseas teachers

13 June 2022 · Department for Education

Proposed by Robin Walker Con Worcester

Education

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Department for Education is changing the process for overseas teachers to obtain Qualified Teacher Status in England.
  • A new online service called "Apply for Qualified Teacher Status in England" will assess and award QTS based on qualifications and experience from other countries.
  • The necessary regulations for the new service will be laid in the Autumn of 2023.

Issue summary

The Department for Education is changing how overseas teachers can obtain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England.

Action requested

The DfE will introduce a new service called 'Apply for Qualified Teacher Status in England' to assess and award QTS based on qualifications and experience from around the world, with further details to be published online. The necessary regulations will be laid in the Autumn of 2023.

Key facts

  • Teachers from some countries currently face more difficulty obtaining QTS than others.
  • The new service aims for consistency and fairness for all suitable applicants regardless of origin.
  • Details of proposed criteria are available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/awarding-qualified-teacher-status-to-overseas-teachers/a-fairer-approach-to-awarding-qts-to-overseas-teachers.
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