Will the qualifications awarded outside the UK to teachers from abroad be recognised?
In the case of teachers from states within the European Union, Directive 2005/36/EC on the Recognition of Professional Qualifications will apply. For nationals of the member states, this includes, in particular, the right to pursue a profession, in a self-employed or employed capacity, in a member state other than the one in which they have obtained their professional qualifications. The Institute for Learning will be working with SVUK to develop a mechanism whereby these individuals can claim credit based upon their existing qualifications and experience. The work will be expanded to include individuals from outside the European Union. Whilst this legislation does not apply to teachers from outside the European Union there will be professional routes to QTLS for practitioners from other countries, who are required to comply with the new requirements from September 2007.
