Prepare for your career with the IOE approach
At the IOE, we develop teachers who are phase and subject specialists, excelling in cutting-edge understanding and practice.
The tutors, the schools, the mentors and of course the students – all work very hard to make sure that they are absolutely ready and confident to step into that classroom.” Tessa Willy – IOE Lecturer in Education
Our team will support you with the skills you need from the moment you step into the classroom, but we know that learning to teach is much more than that – we’ll prepare you to build a fulfilling long-term career in education.
A gradual approach
Our unique gradual immersion approach starts with teaching a few students, then a group, and then a whole class, until you have the skills to manage, guide and inspire the children you teach.
Through this gradual introduction, we give you the time and space to be creative, experiment, take risks, reflect and develop your own approach.
Supported every step of the way
Every IOE PGCE student is supported by a personal tutor who shares your passion for your subject and phase.
They visit you on your school placements and meet in person with you throughout the year. You will also have a school-based mentor to guide you through each of your two school placements.
Diversity of learning
We cover every phase of learning and more subjects than any other university.
Many of your sessions will be led by subject experts in subject-specialist cohort groups – modelling contemporary approaches to teaching and learning so that you experience the latest subject-specific methods and can embed them in your practice.
Learn to think differently
We support independent, free-thinking professionals, not beholden to any single pedagogy, approach or doctrine.
The critical thinking skills we teach you from day one of your PGCE will will equip you to lead education for future generations throughout your whole career.
Broaden your horizons
We provide contrasting placement experiences of equal length – giving you the opportunity to learn from diverse contexts and preparing you to teach in any school.
We also encourage you to study with breadth and depth through two Masters’ level assignments – scaffolding your understanding and giving you insights from contexts beyond your own.
Your next steps
Register interest in your chosen subjects and be the first to know about our open days, events and more.
Meet with programme teams and admissions staff, attend talks and presentations and chat with current students and newly qualified teachers.
Find out about our Primary and Secondary PGCE programmes and discover the answers to frequently asked questions.
Learn to teach with the best
The IOE is one of the UK’s largest teacher training providers and offers more PGCE subjects than anyone else in the UK. Through our breadth of expertise, our unique training approach and our ideal location at the heart of London, we are leading the way, shaping the future of education for the next generation.
Our education expertise
We work with global partners to find the solutions to real-world challenges. Our work creates opportunities and promotes social justice, supporting people of all ages to thrive in today’s world and giving them the tools to adapt and contribute to the future.
Study in London
Our teacher training students get to experience the amazing benefits of living in London and working in the capital’s diverse and exciting schools. More London schools chose to partner with the IOE for teacher training placements than with any other university.
