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The College of Teachers Qualifications Framework

The College of Teachers' framework of Qualifications in relation to National Qualifications framework (NQF) and the Framework for Higher Education (NFHE).

This table illustrates The College of Teachers' qualifications in relation to the two frameworks for qualifications currently in use in the UK. Each of our qualifications has a short description which can help you to decide at what level your course might be accredited. Contact the Awards Officer by emailing  awards@cot.ac.uk or telephoning +44(0)20 7911 5536 for an informal chat if you would like further information about levels in relation to your course.

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National Qualifications Framework NQF
(equivalent)

 

Framework for Higher Education NFHE 
(equivalent)

College of Teachers Qualifications Framework Generic Professional short courses COTQF

College of Teachers Qualifications Framework Generic Professional long courses COTQF

College of Teachers Qualifications Framework TESOL

Level 2

 Certificate of Educational Studies (COES) Certificate of Educational Studies in TESOL (COES)

Level 3

 Diploma of Educational Studies (DOES)  

Level 4

Certificate of Higher EducationAdvanced Certificate of Educational Studies (ACOES)  

Level 5

Diploma of Higher Education Associateship of The College of Teachers (ACOT)

Associateship of The College of Teachers TESOL (ACOT)

Associateship of The College of Teachers TESOL with teaching practice (ACOT)

Level 6

Honours Degree (BA or BSc)Advanced Diploma of Educational Studies (ADOES)Licenciateship of The College of Teachers (LCOT)Advanced Diploma of Educational Studies TESOL with teaching practice (ADOES)

Level 7

Master's Degree Fellowship of The College of Teachers (FCOT) 

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