Assessment Only route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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London South Bank University

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Southwark Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines26-Sep-2022

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,900

Next Intake 26-Sep-2022

Assessment Only route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

About

If youre an unqualified teacher, teaching in a school and with at least two years' experience, Assessment Only (AO) provides an efficient route to qualified teacher status (QTS).

The AO route doesnt include any training it is not a course as such.The AO route was developed by the Department for Education for very experienced teachers who can demonstrate meeting all the standards for QTS without teacher training.

To complete this route, you will have taught for two years or more, taught in at least two schools, and have substantial experience in two consecutive age phases.You will have demonstrated the ability to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support pupils with special educational needs and pupils who speak English as an additional language.

If youre an unqualified teacher, teaching in a school and with at least two years of experience, Assessment Only (AO) provides an efficient route to qualified teacher status (QTS).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

If you're thinking of studying with us at London South Bank University (LSBU), our entry requirements, scholarships and details of how to apply are laid out below to help you with your application.

Entry requirements

We accept a range of English language qualifications (PDF File 124 KB). Please contact the international office for further details.

Academic entry requirements

If you have any questions about your academic eligibility, please get in touch with [email protected] and you can also check the detailed English Language requirements alongside the IELTS requirements.

Visa information

As a Jordanian national you will need to obtain a student visa or equivalent to be able to study with us at LSBU. The main route for students to come to the UK to study is the General student visa. We have information about visas and immigration on our website and guidance on the requirements. It is also important to refer to the information and student visa Policy Guidance which is available on the Home Office website. You should also check the visa processing times if you are applying from Jordan.

For more information, please see our visas and immigration page and the Home Office website.

Scholarships

We currently offer a wide variety of scholarships with a total value of £1 million. Read more about LSBU scholarships for international students.

Our scholarships include Nationality Scholarships for residents of Jordan.

Representatives in Jordan

We do not currently have any representatives based in Jordan. If you would like further information regarding LSBU or making an application please contact us at [email protected].

Contact us

If you have any further questions regarding the application process or questions regarding courses please contact our Enquiries Manager via email [email protected] or phone +44 (0) 207 815 6189.

Further information

Foreign and Commonwealth Office
UK Visas and Immigration
UKCISA UK Council for Student International Affairs

English Program Requirements

Each course has specific entry requirements, which are listed on each course in the tab 'Entry requirements'. Search Course Finder for full course information including entry requirements.

You must have five GCSE passes at grade C or above – including English and Maths – to study any of our courses. We’ll also accept Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English in place of GCSEs. If you completed your English and Maths GCSE under the new grading system, you’ll need a grade 4 or higher.

Career

On completion of this route you will be recommended for QTS. From this point schools will employ you as a qualified teacher.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,900

How to Apply

How can I submit an application?

If you are an overseas student (and a national of a country outside the EU) or an EU national that does not have settled status, you can complete the LSBU Online Application Form. It is very important to upload all the necessary supporting documents as they are required to process your application.

You will be able to make 1 application and choose up to 2 courses to apply to.

Alternative application systems

If your course is not listed in our LSBU Online Application System you can apply via the following national application services:

International undergraduate students (full-time and part-time) can apply via UCAS.

What happens next?

Once you have submitted your online application you will receive an email confirming that it has been successfully received and that your application is being checked by our International Admissions Team.

Your application will be reviewed by an International Admissions Officer and you will then receive an email stating your ID number to be used for any questions you may have about the status of your application.

Receiving a decision

The International Admissions Team will contact you once a decision has been made or if further information is required.

The decision will be made on the standard entry criteria for the course you have applied for (in accordance with our Admissions Policy) but we will also take into account your immigration history if you require a Student Sponsor visa.

If you have any questions regarding the application process or our courses please contact our International Enquiries Manager: [email protected] or +44 20 7123 4842

Important dates

The following dates apply to the academic year 2022/2023 and are subject to change.

September 2022 intake

Last application – Closed to new applications
We are no longer issuing offers for September 2022
We are no longer accepting deposits for Sep 2022
CAS Deadline – Friday 29 July 2022
Latest date for arrival in the UK – Monday 12 September 2022

January 2023 intake

Last application – Friday 4 Nov 2022
Deadline to meet conditions – Friday 18 Nov 2022
Deadline for receipt of deposit payment – Friday 25 Nov 2022
CAS Deadline – Friday 2 Dec 2022

Please note, not all courses have a January intake, please check individual course pages for information. We currently only have places on courses in our School of Engineering and School of Built Environment and Architecture and the above deadlines may be subject to change without notice once places are full.

If your chosen course does not have a January intake you can apply for our September 2023 intake via the course page.

Please note that the above dates apply to applicants that are overseas (outside the UK). If you are in the UK already, please contact our Enquiries Team to discuss your situation and to get updated deadlines: [email protected]