In light of current curriculum proposals the required number of full – time equivalent secondary language teachers will rise significantly.
There are many enthusiastic graduates with the potential to be specialist teachers but who are insufficiently qualified to enter straight into initial teacher training .
Our Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses are intensive programmes for graduates who want to teach modern languages but whose degree is not a direct match or whose specialist subject knowledge needs deepening prior to training for qualified teacher status (QTS). The University of East London has designed a 16 week course for French & Spanish. They are funded by the National College for Teaching and Leadership, to equip you with the skills and subject knowledge to teach 11-16 year olds. Upon successful completion of the course, students will continue on to initial teacher training at UEL or another training provider.
Home (UK) students may also be eligible to receive a bursary from the National College for Teaching and Leadership for the duration of the course. This bursary is designed to provide financial support for your living costs whilst you are studying.
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) at UEL provides advice, information and guidance on funding, bursaries and scholarships, managing your money and much more.
If you are not sure of your entitlement, would like help apply for any of the funding or would like advice regarding any other student finance matter, please contact:
Student Money Advice and Rights Team
North Building, Docklands Campus
University of East London
University Way
London, E16 2RD
Email: smart@uel.ac.uk


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