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QTS - Qualified Teaching Status
Derby
Full Time
Feb 2026
12 Week
The Assessment Only Route enables you to become formally qualified within a short period while continuing to teach. It takes up to 12 weeks of assessment to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and you can begin on any of the available start dates. You are required to demonstrate that you are a reflective practitioner who has met the Teachers’ Standards and can effectively apply your skills, knowledge, and understanding across a wide range of school settings. In addition, you must show the ability to relate theory to practice and critically evaluate the fundamental aims and values of education. You will need to demonstrate competency against the Teachers’ Standards before applying for the course. Both candidates and schools are required to provide evidence towards the Teachers’ Standards at the application stage and throughout the assessment process.
For candidates based in the UK, fees are based on the location from the University of Derby: Up to 50 miles - £2525; 51-74 miles - £2645 (which includes two visits at £60 per visit); 75-100 miles - £2765 (which includes two visits at £120 per visit).
