Doing a PGCE in Northern Ireland

Kirby42 · 07-12-2017 02:13PM #1

I'm looking at doing a PGCE next year with a view to becoming a qualified teacher and finding work in an international school somewhere in Europe. I've got some questions and I apologise in advance if they're a bit stupid.

If I do a PGCE in Northern Ireland, will that be just as good as doing one in in mainland Britain?

Is it necessary to work in the UK for a NQT year after the PGCE, or am I good to start applying for schools abroad once I get the PGCE?

Cailin CoisFarraige · 08-12-2017 12:17AM

That depends what you mean by "as good as".
Both will qualify you to be a primary teacher in Northern Ireland, the Rep, the UK, and European schools. However, the vast majority of international schools would expect you to have your NQT year completed, and usually a second year also.

Many international schools advertise on tes.co.uk it might be useful for you to check out some of the jobs on offer at the minute and their requirements.

Doing a PGCE in Northern Ireland

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