How to become a Qualified Chinese Teacher in the UK
What does qualified mean?
Qualified teacher status (QTS) is the accreditation that enables you to teach in state-maintained and special schools in England and Wales.
You will need to complete a period of initial teacher training (ITT), which will enable you to meet the professional standards for QTS; a formal set of skills and qualities required to be an effective teacher.
How do I get QTS?
Mandarin Chinese teachers can gain QTS through 4 recognised routes:
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE - Scotland)
- Graduate Training Programme (GTP)
- Overseas Teacher Training Programme (OTTP)
- Registered Teacher Programme
What qualfications do I need beforehand?
- a degree from either a UK or an overseas institution, or degree equivalence as defined by the course provider
- a GCSE Grade C in Maths and English or their equivalent for secondary teaching and GCSE Grade C in Maths, English and a Science subject or their equivalent for primary teaching.
How do I choose what route best suits me?
View the simple to read flow diagram using the PDF link below
How can I find out more?
For more detailed information about each programme visit the related articles below.
For more information about the detailed professional standards of doing a QTS please visit http://www.tda.gov.uk/upload/resources/pdf/s/standards_qts.pdf
