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IPGCE: What You Will Study
Learning & Teaching
- 10 Sessions
- 30 CREDITS
- One Final Assignment / Project
This unit focuses on equipping future educators with essential educational assessment and evaluation skills and knowledge. It explores various assessment methods, the importance of formative and summative assessments, and how to use assessment data to inform teaching practices effectively. By understanding these core principles, educators will be better prepared to measure student learning outcomes, provide constructive feedback, and foster an environment conducive to continuous improvement. It is fundamental for those aiming to enhance their pedagogical strategies and contribute to the overall quality of education.
Independent Study in Practice
- 10 Sessions
- 0 CREDITS
- Independent Study
The Independent Study in Practice unit focuses on the practical application of theoretical concepts in a real classroom setting. This unit allows you to design, implement, and reflect on a teaching project tailored to your educational context. You will develop a deeper understanding of effective pedagogical strategies by engaging directly with students and applying best practices in teaching and learning. This hands-on experience is invaluable in refining your teaching skills, fostering creativity, and ensuring that you can adapt and respond to the dynamic needs of your students.
Whilst this is assessed, you will not be awarded credits for completing this unit.
Contextual Inquiry
- 10 Sessions
- 30 CREDITS
- One Final Assignment / Project
This unit is designed to deepen your understanding of educational assessment and evaluation, focusing on the principles and practices that underpin effective assessment in teaching. You will explore various assessment strategies, including formative and summative methods, and learn how to apply these techniques to support student learning and development. The unit will also cover the use of assessment data to inform instructional decisions, ensuring that you are equipped to enhance educational outcomes and foster an environment of continuous improvement. This foundational knowledge is essential for any educator committed to excellence in their teaching practice.
How will I be assessed?
During the 10-week trimester, weekly online classroom sessions will be available, with the option to download these sessions if you cannot attend live.
The course is assessed entirely through coursework, employing various methods, including essays, research reports, presentations, group work, and practical reports. This diverse assessment approach allows for a comprehensive evaluation of your understanding and application of the course material. We aim to empower every UWE student to fully leverage their study skills and achieve their highest potential at the master’s level. Our approach further provides students with opportunities to thrive and excel.
Additionally, a practical unit focuses on hands-on experience in a classroom setting. Whilst this unit is assessed, you will not be awarded credits for completing it.
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Settling Down Abroad
Jess is a teacher with an incredibly diverse career, teaching English in Thailand and Cambodia before moving to China. She explains that working at international schools allows her flexibility with children from many cultures and provides experience across various age groups – something all teachers must possess but which can go unnoticed by those outside the profession!
What will await you when you return to the UK after completing QTS? A career as a Maths teacher. However, despite these perks and opportunities abroad – which include developing skills such as teaching methods or supporting students with special needs, my ultimate goal remains rooted near where it all started: settling down again among family members who live close by (in England).
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The Monthly Webinar
During this hour-long webinar, we’ll take you through the basic principles of the course. You can ask questions to current and past students, including senior staff from leading international schools.
UWE IPGCE Course Outline
Explore our International Postgraduate Certificate of Education (iPGCE), a programme designed to enhance and transform educators’ careers worldwide. Our students share stories of personal growth and professional success, reflecting the dynamic impact of our course. These stories illustrate the value of our globally recognised programme, designed for educators aiming to impact international education significantly.
The iPGCE is more than just a course; it’s a pathway to advancing your teaching career. Known for its broad perspective and innovative approach, our course has significantly influenced the lives of its participants. From meeting challenges to achieving professional milestones, our students’ journeys reveal the transformative effect of our programme.
Please note that we encourage early applications to secure a spot due to the high demand for this online course, as spaces are limited. The programme is intended for international students either on their way to or have already achieved Qualified Teacher Status in their home country.
The iPGCE is not just a certificate; it’s a stepping stone to senior roles within the international school sector. It broadens your knowledge, challenges practices, increases confidence and encourages further academic pursuits, such as our online MA in Education. This qualification offers a new perspective on teaching and learning, making it a valuable addition to your professional toolkit.
Dive into the iPGCE world and see how it can unlock a rewarding and impactful career in international education.
UWE IQTS: Gateway to a Great Teaching Career
Discover the transformative power of the International Qualified Teacher Status (IQTS) program, designed to enhance and elevate educators’ careers. Our students’ stories of personal growth and professional success highlight the dynamic impact of our course. These testimonials underscore the value of our globally recognised program, crafted for educators seeking to impact international education significantly.
The IQTS is more than just a certificate; it’s a gateway to advancing your teaching career. With an international perspective and an innovative approach, our course has profoundly influenced the lives of its participants, helping them overcome challenges and achieve professional milestones.
The course is 36 weeks and encompasses 5 strands:
Pedagogy, Curriculum, Assessment, Behaviour and Professional Behaviours.
Key Benefits of the IQTS Program
1. Global Recognition: Our internationally recognised program ensures your certificate is valued worldwide.
2. Personal Growth: Stories from our students showcase significant personal development and career advancement.
3. Professional Success: Participants can achieve QTS in England (100% sucess rate), demonstrating the course’s effectiveness.
4. Innovative Approach: The IQTS program prepares you for modern educational challenges and opportunities.
5. Career Advancement: Completing the IQTS can open doors to senior roles in the international school sector.
What is the IPGCE?
What is the IQTS?
The IQTS qualifies educators aiming to advance their teaching skills globally. It is ideal for international school teachers or those aspiring to work in such settings.
The IQTS focuses on modern educational practices, strategies, and cross-cultural teaching methods. You will engage in coursework, practical teaching experiences, and reflective practice.
It leads to teachers being awarded QTS in England upon completion.
What is the QTS AO Route?
The QTS AO is a qualification for educators to advance their teaching skills.
It is ideal for those who have significant teaching experience but do not yet have formal teaching qualifications.
The QTS AO assesses practical teaching skills and knowledge against English teaching standards. You will engage in observed teaching, evidence gathering, and reflective practice.
Application deadlines:
August 15th Deadline for September 2025 Entry
December 14th Deadline for January 2026 Entry
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you think you’ve already covered parts of a course – at another institution, in training, or through experience at work – you may be able to apply for
The RPL at the university lets you use their past learning to get credits or skip ahead in a course. There are rules to follow, and it usually doesn’t work for classes you’ve already done at the same university.
RPL covers both certified and experiential prior learning.
You can enter a programme at an advanced stage through Direct Entry.
Applications for RPL should be made alongside or before programme application.
Credit for RPL is reflected as ‘N’ grade, meaning no grade is transferred.
Limits on the amount of credit that can be claimed based on the level of the programme.
IPGCE Entry requirements
- You must be an established educator who is currently employed 16 hours a week, in educational/classroom context (language centre, kindergarten, tuition centre or school). We can help with the recommendation letter
- An undergraduate degree (at least a 2:2) or equivalent (we can do a pre-screening check)
- If English is not your first language, or you have not completed your highest level of qualification in English, you will need an English language qualification. For this course, you will need at least one of the following:
- The FREE UWE English Language Test can be done anytime online – WE RECOMMEND THIS
- DUOLINGO LANGUAGE ENGLISH TEST (can be done any time)
- TOEFL (including TOEFL online) 550 (paper based) 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet based)
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 6.0* – also accepting IELTS Indicator (within in the past year)
- International GCSE English Language /English as a Second Language: Grade C*