Candidates must:

• Have taught for 2 years (full time equivalent)
• Have taught in two or more schools, including contrasting schools (or be able to complete an appropriate placement, which we will give guidance on)
• Hold a UK first degree, or equivalent (or if they have undertaken several years of advanced Jewish study, eg semicha, must be deemed by us to be eligible for and then successfully complete our process to recognise their study as equivalent to a degree for QTS purposes )
• Hold GCSEs in English and Maths - and in Science for primary school candidates - graded C/4 or higher, or equivalent
• Meet the Teacher Standards i.e. teacher training not required
• Currently teach in a school in England or Gilbraltar

Candidates who do not quite yet meet all of the criteria are encouraged to contact us for advice on what they need to do in order to meet the criteria.

You can access the detailed Assessment Only Route to QTS Handbook, Process Checklist and an Eligibility, Contacts & Fees Summary for more information. 

Contact suzanne.wayland@lsjs.ac.uk for an application form and to ask any questions. 

You can access more information here:

• Our detailed Assessment Only Route to QTS Handbook
• Process Checklist
• Eligibility, Contacts & Fees Summary

Contacts

For an application form or for questions about the application process and eligibility requirements, contact Academic Registrar, Suzanne Wayland, on suzanne.wayland@lsjs.ac.uk or call 020 8203 6427 ext. 216

For questions about the assessment process, contact Galia Segal, Assessment Only Manager, on galia.segal@lsjs.ac.uk  

Fees can be paid for by the candidate, by the school or split between the candidate and school.

• Payment 1: £300 non-refundable deposit paid on application
• Payment 2: £700 to be paid before Visit 1
• Payment 3: £1,500 to be paid before Visit 2
• Total fees payable: £2,500

Repeat visits if required will be charged at £500 per visit.

Candidates/ schools from outside the Greater London area may have to pay the travel costs (and accommodation for Gibraltar and some long-distance UK destinations) of the observer, which will be billed after each visit.