Secondary PGCE courses
Our graduates are subject specialists, excelling in cutting-edge understandings of how to teach their subject.
They are independent, critically reflective professionals, not beholden to any singular pedagogy, approach or doctrine. They are collaborative and confident experts, committed to furthering the opportunities of every child in diverse London schools and beyond.
We have around 300 diverse and high-quality school partnerships to maximise your growth as a teacher.
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We also offer some Secondary PGCE courses through the IOE Lead Partner Direct route.
The Secondary Approach
We design our flagship Secondary PGCE around your needs as you learn to teach one of 18 specific subjects in secondary settings. 80% of your sessions at IOE are led by subject specialists and taught in subject-specialist cohorts or tutor groups – modelling contemporary approaches to teaching and learning so you see and experience how to embed these in your practice.
These are complemented by our Institute Professional Studies strand, including our flagship ‘Debates in Education’ sessions which enable you, together with educational professionals, academics and commentators, to debate and ‘think big’ about key educational issues in a range of discursive formats.
Lastly, focused ‘directed study’ days give you dedicated time to reflect on and consolidate your learning. We embed constructive dialogue into your PGCE – from extensive formative assignment feedback through to a community of peers, teachers, mentors and tutors with whom you will forge new understandings of how to help children learn to their potential and develop your own abilities to navigate a successful career.
UCL Teacher Training Events
Our teacher training open days give you the chance to find out more about our programmes and talk to academic staff.
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The IOE has really set me up to teach at a high level which means the students I teach will also be learning at a higher level. As the teachers at the IOE are some of the best in the world, I feel very confident that I am going to hit the ground running when I start my teaching career.
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The IOE approach
At the UCL Institute of Education, we develop teachers who are phase and subject specialists, excelling in cutting-edge understanding and practice.
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, colleges and early years settings.
Help shape education for future generations
We are driven by our ambition to develop intellectually curious, committed and critically reflective teachers who challenge inequities and transform lives through education.
Entry requirements
Read details on UCL’s minimum entrance requirements for teacher training courses. These entry requirements apply to all our Teacher Training PGCE courses.
How to apply
If you're considering applying for one of our PGCE teacher training courses, please read the following guidance carefully.
Learn to teach with the best
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.
- 25% of UK education research takes place at the IOE.
- 600 academics committed to improving lives through education.
- 8000 students from all over the world.
25% of UK education research takes place at the IOE.
600 partner schools, colleges and early years settings across London.
