Overseas-trained teachers: apply for qualified teacher status in England

Updated the ‘Requirements you need to meet’ and ‘Teaching experience’ sections of ‘Overseas-trained teachers: apply for qualified teacher status in England’ to improve the clarity of information.

Updated the ‘requirements you need to meet’ section to clarify some details. These are on the criteria we use to assess your qualifications and experience, and the English language tests we accept.

Updated the ‘If you are already working in a valid teaching role in England’ section of the ‘Overseas trained teachers: apply for qualified teacher status in England’ attachment to make it clear that a full 12 months of experience is not needed.

Updated information for teachers who trained in Gibraltar. Added information about approved providers and tests for English language proficiency.

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