What should I check if a course claims to include teacher training but does not clearly state its qualification status?
Check the exact award title, awarding body, accreditation or official recognition, and whether it leads to a teaching licence or registration in the location where you want to work. Confirm the status with the university and the relevant education regulator, and ask whether supervised placements, assessment, and any additional certification are included or required.
Key points
- Check whether the course grants a formal teaching qualification or only includes education-related modules.
- Verify the course’s accreditation, recognition, and eligibility for teacher registration with an official regulator.
- Ask for details of school placements, placement supervision, assessment, and any extra requirements or costs.
- Request the qualification framework level and awarding institution in writing before enrolling.
Things to check
- Recognition and teacher-registration requirements vary by country, jurisdiction, and teaching phase, so a qualification accepted in one location may not be accepted elsewhere.