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Check what you need to do to employ teachers who are non-UK citizens.
How some overseas trained teachers can apply for qualified teacher status (QTS), using the apply for QTS in England service.
How accredited initial teacher training (ITT) providers can recruit trainees who are not UK or Irish nationals.
Routes to QTS for overseas trained teachers and UK citizens with teaching experience who live overseas.
Information for schools and training providers planning to recruit non-UK teachers and trainees from overseas
Information for English accredited initial teacher training (ITT) providers about the Department for Education international qualified teacher status.
Estimates of the number of overseas teachers awarded QTS, following a new approach to recognising overseas teaching qualifications.
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