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Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.

Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.

Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.

Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.

Find out about Initial Teacher Education or Training (ITET) programmes across the UK. They're broadly similar, but the routes, entry requirements, and statutory teaching standards are different depending on where you plan to train and teach.

How to find and apply for the teacher training programme that's right for you.

How to find the teacher training programme that's right for you.

When you’ve found the programme that’s right for you, it’s time to apply.

Whether you are looking for undergraduate or postgraduate teacher training programmes in Scotland or Wales, you must apply through the UCAS Undergraduate scheme.

The personal statement is your opportunity to let training providers know about your qualities, skills and expertise, and why you want to teach.

This page provides information to support teachers and advisers to find Outreach Connection Service opportunities through the adviser portal.

We asked admissions tutors how you can ensure your teacher training personal statement gets top marks and secures you that all-important interview.

Find out more about university and school-led postgraduate initial teacher training programmes in England, such as PGCE, School Direct, and SCITT.

What do you need to do before you start your programme?

The Teacher Degree Apprenticeship is a new route to become a qualified teacher, offering a salaried, on-the-job experience while you study for a bachelor's degree and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This pathway is ideal for those who do not yet have an undergraduate degree but want to build a career in education.

If you’re considering teaching in a UK state school, you’ll need to have a degree, and a recognised teaching qualification. Initial Teacher Education or Training (ITET) programmes across the UK are broadly similar, providing a combination of academic study and time in school, as you learn about key teaching methods. The routes, entry requirements, and statutory teaching standards are different depending on where in the UK you plan to train, and ultimately, teach. You can apply through UCAS for the main postgraduate and undergraduate teacher training programmes in Wales and Scotland. For programmes in England, use the DfE's 'Apply for teacher training' service.

Find out about the qualifications, courses, and classroom experience needed to become a teacher.