International qualified teacher status Teachers’ Standards
The Teachers' Standards for iQTS that all trainees need to meet.
Applies to England
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This guidance is for all iQTS trainees.
It will also be useful for:
- iQTS providers
- mentors
- school leaders
These standards will be used during the iQTS pilot year and may be subject to change, following the conclusion of the pilot in 2023.
The iQTS Teachers’ Standards define the minimum level of practice expected by trainees and teachers for the award of iQTS.
They are used to assess all trainees working towards iQTS, and adhere to the English Teachers’ Standards, with additional guidance for application in international contexts.
Updates to this page
Published 15 November 2021Last updated 10 June 2022 + show all updates
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Updated ‘International qualified teacher status Teachers’ Standards’ in preparation for wider roll-out of iQTS. Updates confirm that those who successfully complete iQTS will automatically be awarded qualified teacher status.
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First published.