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.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 7 August 2025
• Last updated: 22 September 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England

• Publication for Northern Ireland
• Publication for Scotland
• Publication for Wales

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Overseas trained teachers: apply for qualified teacher status in England

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This guidance is for teachers who trained outside of England.

It explains:

• who is eligible to use the Apply for qualified teacher status (QTS) in England service
• the purpose of the service

Published 7 August 2025

Last updated 22 September 2025 + show all updates

1. 22 September 2025

   Updated information for teachers who trained in Gibraltar. Added information about approved providers and tests for English language proficiency.

2. 7 August 2025

   First published.