Course summary
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- Kingston University is an accredited and approved provider of the Assessment Only (AO) route into teaching and works with a number of partnership schools across the South East region.
- This route recognises highly competent teaching staff who do not have Qualified Teacher Status and actively promotes high levels of diversity and equality for those wanting to join the teaching profession.
- Portfolio tasks will be based on your classroom practice, encouraging you to engage with current research and evidence-based learning, so that you can improve your knowledge, skills and understanding to have a positive impact on your pupils' progress.
- USA
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Primary
Entry requirements
You need to have taught at a minimum of two schools. Typical offer A first degree from a UK higher education institution, or equivalent qualification. For secondary, your degree must be at least 50% in the subject you wish to teach. GCSE English and mathematics (plus science for primary) at grade 4 or above (C or above for examinations taken before 2017). If you do not have GCSEs in English, mathematics and science, we are happy for you to take your tests externally via ET Equivalency Testing or A Star Equivalency. Extensive teaching experience in two or more schools (the applicant must currently be employed at a school) across two consecutive age ranges within the primary or secondary phase. This should include some experience in a mainstream UK state school: 3–7 yrs 5–11 yrs 11–16 yrs 14–19 yrs Satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) enhanced disclosure and occupational health checks undertaken by the school as necessary.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £3000 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £3000 | Whole course |
Scotland | £3000 | Whole course |
Wales | £3000 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ