Become a teacher in an international school

Are you looking to start teaching at an international school? Whether it follows a British, International Baccalaureate or American curriculum, our Advice Hub will help you to learn more about the qualifications you need and the different routes into teaching you can take.

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Become a teacher anywhere in the world with iQTS

Are you looking to recruit, retain and develop local teaching talent? Learn more about iQTS and how it makes high-quality teacher training accessible around the world.

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5 reasons to love working in an international school

Teaching can be a very rewarding career – with no two days being the same, flexible hours and the opportunity to make a real difference. There are many reasons to become a teacher, but what about teaching abroad?

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Which qualification do I need to teach abroad?

We regularly hear about teachers being seduced into moving abroad by the allure of an international teaching career, often enhanced by professional development opportunities, increased work-life balance and the thrill and adventure of living and working abroad. But what qualifications are needed?

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Why should I do an iPGCE with Tes Institute?

In September, a new group of teachers from around the globe will begin study on their iPGCE with Tes Institute. I will explore just a few of the reasons why it is such a popular programme with insight from some of our learners.

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10 Reasons to do an iPGCE for international teachers

For teachers working internationally, finding the right training and development programme can often create confusion. With countries having different licenses, mandatory training and standards, knowing which programmes will be recognised by international schools can be a grey area.

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To teach at a British International School, you will need:

A bachelor’s degree

A teaching qualification such as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or iQTS) or the equivalent from your home country. In some countries, this may be a PGCE or Bachelor of Education (B. Ed)

Strong English language skills

A few years of teaching experience is highly beneficial; however, newly qualified teachers may also be accepted in some cases

In some countries, you might need a teaching visa

To become qualified to teach at an IB school, you generally need:

A bachelor’s degree in education or a related subject

A valid teaching certificate or licence from your home country. For example, in England this would be QTS

To complete IB-specific professional development such as IB Educator Certificates or IB Workshops

Where possible, try to gain experience working in IB schools to better understand teaching in an IB context and IB pedagogy

In some countries, you might need a teaching visa

iQTS

Our International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) course will enable you to gain English qualified teacher status (QTS), and an optional iPGCE, from wherever you are in the world. It's a 10-month online and in-school international teacher training programme backed by the UK government.

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iPGCE

Our International Postgraduate Certificate in Education (iPGCE) is a Master's level, fully online course that will help you to upskill and take the next step in your international teaching career.

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Assessment Only

Our Assessment Only route enables you to be independently assessed against the English Teachers’ Standards and gain qualified teacher status (QTS) within three months, without leaving your current school.

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Straight to Teaching

Our Straight to Teaching course will prepare you for qualified teacher status (QTS) assessment via our Assessment Only route while you continue to work at your current school. It’s a high quality, low-cost route to becoming a qualified teacher that’s personalised to you and your school.

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