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International qualified teacher status

Policy papers and supporting documents for current and prospective providers of international qualified teacher status.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 10 June 2022

International qualified teacher status (iQTS) is a UK government-backed international teaching qualification. It is recognised as equivalent to English qualified teacher status (QTS) by the Department for Education (DfE). Accredited English initial teacher training providers deliver it to trainees all over the world.

The page ‘Apply to provide international qualified teacher status’ includes links to:

• guidance on withdrawing approval
• the terms and conditions for applications

What iQTS is

• International qualified teacher status (iQTS)
  • 18 December 2025
  • Policy paper

Guidance

• International qualified teacher status Teachers’ Standards
  • 10 June 2022
  • Guidance
• International qualified teacher status: criteria for providers
  • 29 October 2025
  • Guidance
• Initial teacher training and early career framework for iQTS
  • 8 May 2025
  • Guidance

How to apply to provide iQTS

• Apply to provide international qualified teacher status
  • 18 December 2025
  • Guidance

Inspection policy

• International qualified teacher status (iQTS): inspection policy
  • 12 June 2025
  • Policy paper

Published 10 June 2022