International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS)
St Mary's University, Twickenham
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QTS - Qualified Teaching Status

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Strawberry Hill Campus (Main Campus)

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JAN-26

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1 Year

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QTS - Qualified Teaching Status

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Strawberry Hill Campus (Main Campus)

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SEP-26

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Strawberry Hill Campus (Main Campus)

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Complete your iQTS with St Mary’s and receive an internationally recognised teaching qualification from wherever you are in the world. The iQTS is an international route to teacher training allowing you to achieve the internationally recognised qualification of QTS. The course is delivered online, providing greater access to trainees around the world. The iQTS course at St Mary’s has been designed to build your knowledge, understanding, and confidence of teaching. Trainees will develop ...Read more

Complete your iQTS with St Mary’s and receive an internationally recognised teaching qualification from wherever you are in the world. The iQTS is an international route to teacher training allowing you to achieve the internationally recognised qualification of QTS. The course is delivered online, providing greater access to trainees around the world. The iQTS course at St Mary’s has been designed to build your knowledge, understanding, and confidence of teaching. Trainees will develop pedagogic understanding alongside completing school-based placements, allowing you to apply theory to practice. St Mary’s iQTS has been developed by international teachers who work in initial teacher training (ITT) so we understand the nuances of teaching internationally, whilst ensuring we meet the high standards of the DfE’s QTS criteria. Career opportunities Our iQTS course will help you develop transferrable skills such as critical thinking, patience, and communication. Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) include: teaching This programme is available in at distance learning.

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Elissa
31 Oct 25

Best aspects is the mental health and wellbeing team. Worst aspect is the lack of cleanliness around the university sometimes..Read more

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Sampson
31 Oct 25

The support is overwhelmingly good. Plus the diversity of backgrounds make it a home for all irrespective of religion or orientation. Sometimes I feel like I should study a course..Read more

Entry requirements

You will also need: a bachelors degree from a UK or non-UK university (or other institution)

  • a maths qualification of the same standard as GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) grade C/4 or above
  • for teaching children aged 3 to 11, a science qualification of the same standard as GCSE grade C/4 or above

  • Tuition fees

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    £8,250 per year

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    Students from EU

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    Accommodation fees - Total cost- 10,515.96 (Cashin and Cronin halls of residence)

    £8,250 per year

    This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
    Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from International

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

    Accommodation fees - Total cost- 10,515.96 (Cashin and Cronin halls of residence)

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    31 Oct 25
    Primary Education with QTS - BA (Hons)
    Best aspects is the mental health and wellbeing team. Worst aspect is the lack of cleanliness around the university sometimes...
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    31 Oct 25
    Secondary Science PGCE with QTS
    The support is overwhelmingly good. Plus the diversity of backgrounds make it a home for all irrespective of religion or orientation. Sometimes I feel like I should study a course...
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    St Mary's University, Twickenham
    Waldegrave Road Strawberry Hill Twickenham Greater London TW1 4SX United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: Strawberry Hill  0.2 miles away
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