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Passionate about shaping the future and making a difference in the lives of young learners? Our internationally recognised teacher training programmes are designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to excel in teaching.
We are delighted to host international students on our teaching programmes. We've put together key information, resources, and advice from our international students, to help you navigate the process.
Coming to study from abroad can be daunting. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported and are able to settle into university life and life in the UK as smoothly as possible upon arrival.
The DfE looks after the provision of teachers and training teachers in England. The DfE also manages the official website for those considering becoming a teacher and training in the UK.
Apply for a course via the Department for Education website.
You will need to input the provider code for your chosen teaching provider. The University of Reading provider code is R12.
You can also find the programme you want to study by entering the course code – course codes can be found on our course pages.
The University’s Essentials website contains specifically designed information to support international students.
The pages offer lots of advice and information on topics such as:
You can contact the Admissions Team at teachertraining@reading.ac.uk for help with any aspect of your application including:
You can also visit our International Students webpage.
The Department for Education have introduced financial support for international students applying to study to teach languages or a physics-related programme at secondary level.
There are currently no financial incentives for international students for primary or early years programmes.
More information on fees and financial support for non-UK trainee teachers.
Students on the PGCE Science programme share their experiences and advice for relocating and settling in.
Students share their experience applying for visas and provide country-specific information about meeting the offer conditions.
Our students share their tips about what to expect on arrival and the need to have an address to open a bank account.
Students share some of the cultural differences they noticed when studying in the UK.
Some advice on things to be aware of in relation to England's academic system.
Step off campus and you'll find yourself in a bustling town centre offering a variety of shops, restaurants and activities. We're also well-connected – you can reach London Paddington within half an hour by train.
Come to a Postgraduate Initial Teacher Education event. These events cover all routes into teaching for Early Years, Primary and Secondary Postgraduate programmes.
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