Can I do my teacher training in America?
Hey guys,
I want to teach history and so far, my plan is to obtain my PGCE here and teach for a couple years before a potential move to America. I am now considering moving to America to do my teacher training shortly after graduation. I know that each state has different requirements but was wondering what the best or my convenient method may be.
Thanks!
I want to teach history and so far, my plan is to obtain my PGCE here and teach for a couple years before a potential move to America. I am now considering moving to America to do my teacher training shortly after graduation. I know that each state has different requirements but was wondering what the best or my convenient method may be.
Thanks!
(edited 8 months ago)
The US has entirely different requirements to become a (school) teacher. Normally you need a specifically accredited masters degree from a US university, as I understand it. Don't assume a PGCE will qualify you as a history teacher in the US - look up what the actual requirements are to qualify as a teacher there.
(edited 8 months ago)
You will need to ensure that whatever qualification you get is recognised in wherever you want to teach.
I am out of touch, but a newly qualified (uk) teacher had to do one year teaching within a set time to go from NQT (Newly Qualified Teacher) to Teacher.
I have no idea of the US system, but their system is State based, Lawyers need to qualify to be recognised at each State Bar that they want to work at. I imagine that qualified teacher status is similar.
Before you commit, you do realise that you can’t just “decide” to move? Apologies if you have a US passport or similar. Qualifying as a US teacher may not help if you end up back in the UK.
I am out of touch, but a newly qualified (uk) teacher had to do one year teaching within a set time to go from NQT (Newly Qualified Teacher) to Teacher.
I have no idea of the US system, but their system is State based, Lawyers need to qualify to be recognised at each State Bar that they want to work at. I imagine that qualified teacher status is similar.
Before you commit, you do realise that you can’t just “decide” to move? Apologies if you have a US passport or similar. Qualifying as a US teacher may not help if you end up back in the UK.
Original post by domonict
You will need to ensure that whatever qualification you get is recognised in wherever you want to teach.
I am out of touch, but a newly qualified (uk) teacher had to do one year teaching within a set time to go from NQT (Newly Qualified Teacher) to Teacher.
I have no idea of the US system, but their system is State based, Lawyers need to qualify to be recognised at each State Bar that they want to work at. I imagine that qualified teacher status is similar.
Before you commit, you do realise that you can’t just “decide” to move? Apologies if you have a US passport or similar. Qualifying as a US teacher may not help if you end up back in the UK.
I am out of touch, but a newly qualified (uk) teacher had to do one year teaching within a set time to go from NQT (Newly Qualified Teacher) to Teacher.
I have no idea of the US system, but their system is State based, Lawyers need to qualify to be recognised at each State Bar that they want to work at. I imagine that qualified teacher status is similar.
Before you commit, you do realise that you can’t just “decide” to move? Apologies if you have a US passport or similar. Qualifying as a US teacher may not help if you end up back in the UK.
Thank you for the answer! I am aware, hence why I am considering, not deciding.
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