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Qualified Teacher Status in England for overseas teachers

13 June 2022

Proposing MP
Robin Walker Con
Worcester
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
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At a Glance

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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