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Assessment Only route leading to Qualified Teacher Status, Assessment only, Kingston University London

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Kingston University London

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
Assessment onlyOpen-access-SeptemberGBP 3000 total-

About Assessment Only route leading to Qualified Teacher Status, Assessment only - at Kingston University London

Kingston University is an accredited and approved provider of the Assessment Only (AO) route into teaching. We work with a range of partnership schools across the South East region, and actively promote diversity and equality in the teaching profession.

You can choose to gain your recommendation in Early Years Primary (3–7 years), General Primary (5–7 years) or any secondary subject.

While you study, you’ll have access to a range of facilities at our Kingston Hill campus. From our fully-equipped Nightingale Centre library to our modern wireless network, you’ll have everything you need to accelerate your learning.

The Assessment Only route is not a training programme and is only available for unqualified teachers with appropriate educational qualifications and experience. The route allows you to demonstrate that you already meet all of the standards for QTS without the need for any further training. You will need to present a detailed portfolio of evidence, complete appropriate pre-selection checks and undertake an online interview in order to be selected for this route.

Subjects offered:

  • Primary - early years (ages 3-7)
  • Primary - general (ages 5-11)
  • Any secondary subject

Notes about fees for this course

  • Home 2025/26 – £3,000

The fees need to be met by the candidate or their supporting school or a combination of both.

The cost covers the following:

  • application and initial screening
  • initial assessment day (interview at school with head teacher and university tutor)
  • initial tutor observation and portfolio examination
  • additional tutor visits (if required)
  • final tutor observation
  • and tutor travel expenses.

Please note, this programme is not eligible for Student Finance.

Entry requirements

To apply for this course, you’ll need a degree from a UK higher education institution. If you want to teach at secondary level, at least 50% of that degree should be in the subject you want to teach.

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