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Find out how to obtain qualified teacher status (QTS) to teach in a maintained school or non-maintained special school in England.
Information on the award of qualified teacher status (QTS) by the Department for Education.
Criteria and supporting advice for accredited providers wishing to offer the assessment only route to qualified teacher status (QTS).
Routes to QTS for overseas trained teachers and UK citizens with teaching experience who live overseas.
Download your teaching certificates and check details of your training and induction.
How some overseas-trained teachers can apply for qualified teacher status (QTS), using the apply for QTS in England service.
Estimates of the number of overseas teachers awarded QTS, following a new approach to recognising overseas teaching qualifications.
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