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QTS - Qualified Teaching Status
Hendon Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
12 Week
OverviewThe Assessment Only (AO) route is a route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) that does not include a period of training.Why gain Qualified Teacher Status through- Assessment Only (Primary and Secondary) at Middlesex University?This programme is suitable for experienced graduate practitioners from UK or overseas who have taught in at least two schools in the UK but do not have QTS. Candidates will need to demonstrate that they are able to meet all the standards for QTS without the need for further training.Once accepted, you should expect to be recommended for QTS within 12 weeks.Course contentWhat happens on the Qualified Teacher Status - Assessment Only (Primary and Secondary) programme?This is not a training programme. Instead, it is a selection and assessment process.However, candidates who are seeking an academic award to supplement QTS can be considered for enrolment on the PG Cert Teaching programme. Completion of the Assessment Only process meets the requirements for module EDG3001 and bespoke arrangements can be considered and agreed for the remaining PG Cert modules. Candidates who are interested in exploring this option should express an interest when applying. Additional fees are incurred if candidates wish to pursue this additional option.