Japa Ignited: UK Lists Simple Requirements, Opens Its Doors to Nigerian Teachers

• The United Kingdom has announced an opening for applications for its Teacher Qualification Status
• Interestingly, Nigeria is among African countries whose citizens can apply for the status starting from February 2023
• Although the UK government said applicants do not need initial teaching qualifications, they are required to have at least two years of teaching experience

Nigerians have been listed among African countries whose citizens can now apply for qualified teacher status through the Teaching Regulation Agency in the United Kingdom.

The application opens in February 2023 as contained on the UK government’s website by its Department for Education.

Applicants do not need initial teaching qualifications as the foreign government offers a training programme for potential migrants, Vanguard reports.

However, the UK noted that applicants must have a minimum of two years of teaching experience.

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In a statement sighted by Punch, the government said:

“From February 1, 2023, teachers who qualified in the following nine countries (listed above) will also be able to apply to the QTR through the TRA. This change is part of the launch of a new service.

“Teachers from all eligible countries will have to show they meet a consistent set of criteria for the award of the QTS. Over time, this route will be opened to qualified teachers from every country outside the UK..."

Below are the requirements applicants must possess for the offer:

1. A first (bachelor’s) degree from a UK or non-UK university
2. An English language qualification (same standard as a grade four GCSE)
3. A maths qualification (same standard as a grade four GCSE to teach children aged three to 11 in primary school)
4. A physics, chemistry, or biology (science) qualification (same standard as a grade four GCSE)

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A Nigerian teacher identified as Bridget Vincent has melted hearts after sharing photos of the letters she received from her pupils.

In the letters, the sweet pupils expressed their love for her and promised to buy her gifts including 'chin chin'.

Bridget said she never knew that her pupils were feeling her impact in class until she read their letters.

Source: Legit.ng