Accreditation and qualifications
The College of Teachers offers professional qualifications ranging from attendance certificates through to masters level, allowing everyone involved in education to have their professional achievement and expertise recognised and rewarded. As these qualifications are awarded under our Royal Charter, they benefit from international recognition allowing their holders to move schools, local authorities and even countries safe in the knowledge that their qualifications will be recognised.
The College qualification levels are aligned with two qualification 'frameworks', the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ).
The College of Teachers Qualifications Framework (COTQF) describes the level of achievement that is benchmark equivalent to assessment levels of national and higher education qualifications.
The College offers courses through its Learning Centre and also accredits courses run by a number of Centres both in the UK and worldwide.
Institutions or organisations with an interest in education may be eligible for course accreditation upon fulfilment of certain requirements.
The College of Teachers accredits courses in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Further information may be found at:
The College of Teachers administers the Chartered London Teacher (CLT) scheme. CLT status recognises and rewards the skills and expertise of London teachers. Further information may be found at:
An academic transcript is an official document bearing The College's seal and summarising your academic performance. This may be needed by anyone wishing to verify their academic achievements with a prospective employer, educational institution or interested party.
The qualification a candidate receives is for life, but candidates may only use the post-nominals as long as they:
- remain a Member or Associate Member of The College in good standing
- have paid their Membership fees
- subscribe to the Code of Practice and Continuing Professional Development.
