Teacher training in the heart of London
Experience the amazing benefits of living in London and working in the capital’s diverse and exciting schools.
UCL's Primary teacher training courses are for those wishing to teach in the 3–11 age range.
We work in partnership with around 300 primary schools each year to fully prepare Primary PGCE students for a career in school as a Primary or Early Years teacher.
Our student teachers benefit enormously from the complementary skills and expertise of staff in partnership schools and at IOE. Teachers in school serve as mentors and joint assessors for student teachers during school placements.
IOE tutors have extensive experience of teaching, school management, teacher education, research and consultancy. Students will learn to teach all the primary curriculum subjects. They will also select one subject for specialist study.
We also offer our Primary PGCE courses through the IOE Lead Partner Direct route.
Our Primary PGCE develops effective, confident teachers whose classroom practice is informed by an advanced knowledge of educational theory.
At IOE, we help student teachers to acquire the skills and expertise to support children’s learning in line with IOE's unique approach.
We prepare our student teachers to teach in an inclusive urban environment, provide professional development in all national curriculum subjects, ensure that students show a concern for professional values and demonstrate the positive attitudes and behaviour expected from pupils.
Experience the amazing benefits of living in London and working in the capital’s diverse and exciting schools.
We are driven by our ambition to develop intellectually curious, committed and critically reflective teachers who challenge inequities and transform lives through education.
Read the following application process guidelines carefully if you are considering applying to study one of our teacher training courses.
Read details on UCL’s minimum entrance requirements for teacher training courses. These entry requirements apply to all our Teacher Training PGCE courses.
At IOE, we develop teachers who are phase and subject specialists, excelling in cutting-edge understanding and practice.
IOE has been ranked 1st in the world for education every year since 2014. In 2024 we achieved the highest possible Ofsted rating for our Early Years (EYITT), Primary, Secondary and Further Education courses.