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.
Primary PGCE programmes
We work in partnership with around 175 primary schools to fully prepare Primary PGCE students for a career as a primary teacher.
Our students benefit enormously from the complementary skills and expertise of staff in partnership schools and at the IOE. The teachers serve as mentors and joint assessors for our student teachers.
IOE tutors have extensive experience of teaching, school management, inspection, research and consultancy. Students will learn to teach all the primary curriculum subjects. They will also select one subject for specialist study.
Choose from three courses
School direct
We also offer some Primary PGCE programmes through the School Direct (Tuition Fee) route.
The Primary PGCE Approach
Our Primary PGCE develops effective, confident teachers whose classroom practice is informed by an advanced knowledge of educational theory.
We help students to acquire the skills and expertise to support children’s learning, prepare them to teach in an inclusive urban environment, provide professional development in all national curriculum subjects and ensure that students show a concern for professional values and demonstrate the positive attitudes and behaviour expected from pupils.
The IOE really is a fantastic place to train as the programme leads are continually adapting the delivery of the programme to best meet the needs of the trainees and produce well-informed, competent and happy teachers who can make a difference.
Olivia
Primary PGCE
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Help shape education for future generations
We are driven by inclusion, social justice and the capacity of education to change lives. We work with global partners to find the solutions to real-world challenges.
How to apply
Read the following application process guidelines carefully if you are considering applying to study one of our teacher training programmes.
Entry requirements
Read details on UCL’s minimum entrance requirements for teacher training programmes. These entry requirements apply to all our Teacher Training programmes.
The IOE approach
At the IOE, we develop teachers who are phase and subject specialists, excelling in cutting-edge understanding and practice.
Learn to teach with the best
The IOE has been ranked 1st in the world for education for eight years running. We have achieved the highest possible Ofsted rating for Primary, Secondary and Post Compulsory education.
- 500 partner schools across London.
- 25% of UK education research takes place at the IOE.
- 97% of PGCE students in full-time work were employed in teaching roles within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers from HE, 2016-17).
- 8000 students from all over the world.
- 600 academics commited to improving lives through education.
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