International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS)

Program Overview

Delivered online, the program focuses on developing deep learning and wisdom, linking theory to practice in education development. Upon completion, graduates achieve iQTS and QTS, enhancing their career prospects and enabling them to teach in England and other countries.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS)

This program equips individuals to become excellent teachers by:

• Providing them with the knowledge and skills to meet the professional requirements of the International Teachers' Standards.
• Enabling them to engage in relevant academic skills and deepen their knowledge and understanding of educational policy and practice.
• Encouraging them to develop reflective practice and adopt an inquiry-based approach to high standards and excellence in teaching and learning.

Objectives:

• To prepare individuals for a rewarding career as a teacher.
• To equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to positively impact the lives of children.
• To develop graduates into leaders of learning.

Program Description:

• The iQTS is suitable for both new and in-service teachers seeking professional qualification and recognition.
• Participants can train to teach in their home country, without the need to visit the UK.
• The program is based on the international Teacher Standards and the high-quality QTS standard, but acknowledges the value of context in international settings.
• The course focuses on developing deep learning and wisdom, linking knowledge, skill, and understanding to the development of educators and the young people they teach.
• The iQTS program does not currently include a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), but prepares graduates for master's level study, including the MA Education.

Other:

• The program is offered online.
• Participants will have the opportunity to communicate across cultures and draw on diverse perspectives to link theory with research, policy, and practice in education development.

Assessment:

• Participants' teaching practice will be formatively assessed throughout the course by their school-based mentor and Link Tutor at the university.
• This includes observed teaching online and assessed practice.
• A range of tasks and approaches will be used to evaluate knowledge, skills, and understanding.
• These may include written reflections, videos, images, presentations, and relevant documents from practice.
• Assessment is progressive, building evidence of progress throughout an e-portfolio.
• The final assessment is a presentation demonstrating the achievement of the International Teachers' Standards.
• The program also includes assessment of fundamental maths and English skills.

Teaching:

• Participants will be taught by expert, supportive tutors through various activities, including group seminars, lectures, tutorials, workshops, and online sessions.
• They will be assigned a Link Tutor from the university and a school-based mentor to support their personalized progression through placement.
• The program encourages the examination of teaching practice to further develop participants as reflective, confident, and successful teachers.

Careers:

• The iQTS may enhance promotion prospects and allow graduates to teach in other countries.
• Upon successful completion, graduates will achieve iQTS and QTS to teach in England with no further fees or training.
• They may also consider continuing on to master's programs to support the development of their specialist knowledge and skills.

Other:

• The program is offered in collaboration with the Department for Education.
• Canterbury Christ Church University was one of just six providers selected by the DfE to deliver the innovative iQTS pilot from September 2022.
• The university holds a long-standing reputation and expertise in Initial Teacher Training (ITT), reflected in the high standards of their iQTS qualification.
• They work with excellent partner schools to offer placements in various countries, including Spain, Nepal, and Algeria.

• UK: N/A
• Overseas: £8,000