International Postgraduate Certificate in Education (with International Qualified Teacher Status) (iwith iQTS)

The International Postgraduate Certificate of Education (with International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS)) is a new, UK government-backed international teaching qualification, recognised by the Department for Education (DfE), as equivalent to

Please note: Due to limited places, this course is now closed for applications.

The DfE has appointed University of Derby as an accredited provider for the new International Postgraduate Certificate of Education (with International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme / qualification pilot year. iQTS is recognised as equivalent to English QTS by DfE, meaning that anyone who is awarded the iQTS qualification by an accredited ITT provider, will be eligible to apply for professional QTS status through the DfE.

The highlights

• Course seeks to develop outstanding teachers within primary education who are resilient and reflective classroom practitioners
• Study routes covers from English Early Years Foundation to Key Stage 2 (ages 3-11)
• Flexible teaching qualification that addresses complex global education issues
• Creates teachers who are critical thinkers, able to question global, political and educational ideologies
• Societal justice and inclusive practice are key drivers behind this course

• Students must have completed a subject relevant Bachelors degree with an overall score of 'Good' or above (2.25 GPA) from a recognised university in Jordan
• For postgraduate research degrees, PhD applicants are expected to have a masters as well as a bachelors degree in the relevant subject areas. Most importantly applicants must submit a research proposal.

The IPGCE with iQTS gives you a highly respected route into primary teaching, across the world.

As a graduate of this course and ultimately becoming a teacher with internationally recognised qualified teacher status, you can pursue a career in teaching anywhere in the world, including in England. You may go into roles such as subject coordinator into a pastoral role. Ultimately, this course will hopefully increase your knowledge and confidence to go into leadership roles in schools.

You may choose to support the next generation of trainee teachers but stepping into a Mentoring role yourself. You will also be able to apply for English QTS from the UK government Department for Education.

Upon completing this course, you may wish to go on to complete a full Masters award such as our online MA Education which offers specialist pathways in Leadership and Management or TESOL. It would then be possible for you to progress onto Doctoral level study such as our Doctor of Education EdD (online).