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Written question asked by Lord Lexden (Conservative) on Monday, 14 May 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 May 2018. It was answered by Lord Agnew of Oulton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 May 2018 on behalf of the Department for Education.

International Schools: Teachers

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to allow British international schools to award qualified teacher status.

Answer

There is currently no plan to allow British international schools to recommend individuals for qualified teacher status (QTS).

The regulations, which set out the various routes to QTS, require courses of initial teacher training (ITT) to be completed at an accredited institution in England. In addition, practical teaching experience for the purpose of ITT must be undertaken wholly or mainly in England.

There may be circumstances where part of the training could take place outside England. For example, trainees specialising in modern foreign languages may benefit from time in schools abroad, but this must be in partnership with an accredited provider in England, which would make the recommendation for QTS.

These requirements can be found in Part 1 of Schedule 2 to The Education (School Teachers' Qualifications) (England) Regulations 2003.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7844
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Teachers International schools
Link
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