PGCEi or PGCE iQTS?

What’s the difference?

The key difference between the PGCEi and the PGCE iQTS course is iQTS.

iQTS is a new, UK government-backed international teaching qualification which is recognised by the Department for
Education (DfE) as equivalent to English qualified teacher status (QTS). You can find out more about iQTS HERE.

In terms of the programmes, there are variety of differences:

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PGCEi PGCE iQTS

Minimum 2:2 Hons (UK Equivalent)

Undergraduate Degree For Secondary Trainees: appropriate

Any suitable subject subject-related degree, work experience,
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Additional Admissions
Not Required Interview + Literacy & Numeracy Task
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Safeguarding School Processes Enhanced DBS Check (by University)

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PRACTICUM PGCEi PGCE iQTS
Duration 90 Days 120 Days

Minimum 5 at start per week, rising to a

minimum of 17 by end.
Minimum Teaching Hours 140
Full-time teachers may, of course, be
teaching in excess of these hours.
Class Sizes 6+

Formal Observations 8 Fortnightly

External Moderation Visit 1 1

Other Assessments 3 Assessment Points 4 Assessment Points

2nd Placement/Experience Not Required Encouraged

MENTOR PGCEi iQTS

Qualifications Qualified Teacher#

Experience 3+ Years with record of effective teaching

2 hours of scheduled formative support

Trainee Meetings Minimum 10 over each fortnight, for duration of
practicum.

Formal Observations 8 Fortnightly

Training Optional 2 Hours Compulsory 6 Hours for Pilot

Documentation School Letter School Letter + CV Required
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 SCHOOL PGCEi PGCE iQTS
Preference given to candidates from
accredited schools (CIS, WASC, NEASC etc)
School Type Any suitable context and/or those belonging to reputable
membership organisations (COBIS, BSME,
FOBISIA etc).

Safeguarding Required to confirm appropriate local safeguarding checks

Recommended that some remission given

Trainee Teaching Load School determined
from full load/duties given.

Trainee Meetings Minimum 10 2 hours over each fortnight for duration.

Formal Observations 8 Fortnightly

Training Optional 2 Hours Compulsory 6 Hours for Pilot

Letter of Support
Enhanced DBS Record for Trainee
Documentation Letter of Support
Safeguarding Policies/Procedures
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