Becoming a teacher in Wales
To teach in a Welsh state-maintained school, you must have a degree, and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by following a programme of Initial Teacher Education (ITE). All teachers in Wales are also required to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
In Wales, most postgraduate training programmes are university-based, and you have a choice of programmes delivered in English or Welsh. QTS awarded by the Education Workforce Council in Wales is automatically recognised in England.
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Already have a degree?
Find out about postgraduate university and school-led programmes, including PGCE and PGDE, the Graduate Teacher Programme, and Teach First.
Don't have a degree?
Find out about undergraduate training programmes, including BA and BSc with QTS, and CertHE: Introduction to Secondary Teaching.
Eligibility for teacher training
Find out about required qualifications, school experience, and other non-academic requirements.
Fees and funding
Find out more about funding, including training grants, Welsh Medium Grants, and tuition fee and maintenance loans you may be eligible for to support your training.