QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills) is a professional status in the UK that
recognizes an individual’s ability to teach at the sixth-form level and above. Holders of
QTLS, as of 2012, by law, can also teach in primary and secondary schools. For PSW
(Post-Study Work) visa holders, completing QTLS can be a valuable step towards securing
long-term employment in the UK education sector.
Key Considerations for PSW Students
Ensure your PSW visa allows you sufficient time to engage in teaching activities. Check the
specific terms and conditions of your visa. It is better to start as soon as you have received
your Post-graduate visa.
If you are embarking on this route, please familiarise yourself with the QTLS requirements,
which include you being the holder of Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or Level 5
Diploma in Teaching, your GCSE Maths and English or equivalent and your academic
qualification like a bachelor degree or equivalent.
