Guidance

Overseas trained teachers: apply for qualified teacher status in England

How some overseas trained teachers can apply for qualified teacher status (QTS), using the apply for QTS in England service.

Applies to England

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This guidance is for teachers who trained outside of England.

It explains:

Updates to this page

Published 7 August 2025
Last updated 22 September 2025 show all updates
  1. Updated information for teachers who trained in Gibraltar. Added information about approved providers and tests for English language proficiency.

  2. First published.

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