Non-UK citizens

If you’re interested in training to teach or teaching in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

If you want to train to teach

If you're already a teacher

If you're outside the UK

What is qualified teacher status (QTS)?

Qualified teacher status (QTS) is what teachers need to teach in most primary and secondary schools in England.

Find out more about QTS

What is teaching in an English classroom like?

No two days are the same in a classroom. Discover what your day might look like working in an English school.

Explore a day in the life of a teacher in England

Why teach in England?

The English education system offers international teachers the opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives. Discover why you should teach in England.