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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Are you ready for QTS?

The Assessment Based Option (ABO) Route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is intended for experienced, but unqualified teachers with a minimum of two years teaching experience. This route expects teachers to have developed at least some teaching skills through experience of teaching. Unlike traditional routes such as the PGCE, it will not support you through direct training. Your current school should encourage the development of teaching skills through support and guidance.

AMS Support

AMS UK hopes, Insha’Allah, to support 20 candidates through the ABO route in each academic year. This support will be provided on the availability of funding each year. The support will come in the form of a SIP Mentor who will assist the candidate for up to four days at their school.

Criteria

University Criteria

Candidates should have at least two years teaching experience
GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade C or the equivalent.
A signed statement of support from the head teacher at your school

AMS Criteria

Your school must be a member school and payment should be up to date
Your school must be able to provide a Mentor who has QTS and is particularly familiar with the QTS standards. Previous experience of being a mentor is desired.
Only one candidate per school can be supported at a time.