Education International (iQTS) University of Northampton

Overview

• The PGCEi (iQTS), which combines academic study, academic assessment at Level 7, and assessed practical experience, leading to both the PGCEi and recommendation for iQTS.

• The standalone iQTS, which combines academic study and assessed practical experience leading to recommendation for iQTS without the academic Level 7 award.

Designed for primary phase educators based in Southeast Asia, the programme blends live online teaching, in-person training in Bangkok, and flexible online content. We may also consider applications from Europe so please contact the Admissions team for further guidance. It includes three school-based placements (totalling 120 days), typically incorporating a second placement in a different school. Each placement is supported by Intensive Training and Practice (ITAP) periods, enabling you to apply theory into practice.

Throughout the programme, you will develop core pedagogical skills, critical thinking, collaboration, digital proficiency, and adaptability. You will meet the iQTS Teachers’ Standards, gaining a qualification that is globally recognised.

This course will prepare you to become a reflective and versatile educator, ready to lead and innovate in a wide range of educational settings across global contexts.

Careers and Employability

Our course offers two distinct pathways: the PGCEi (iQTS) and the standalone iQTS.

Both routes are designed to develop your pedagogical expertise while equipping you with highly transferable skills such as critical thinking, adaptability, collaboration, and digital proficiency. Upon successful completion, you will be recommended for International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) at no additional cost or training. International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) is recognised by the Department for Education (DfE) as equivalent to Qualified Teacher Status in England which is globally respected as a gold standard in teaching and fully qualifies you to teach in England as well as in many other international contexts.