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This program culminates in Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) certification for teaching students aged 11-16, enabling you to work in secondary schools across England and Wales. When feasible, we also provide opportunities to gain experience with the 11-18 age group.
Ensuring all students have the opportunity to master at least one foreign language to an advanced level is critically important.
This ongoing need for language education means schools consistently require expert language instructors to help students cultivate essential, enduring skills - and why aspiring language teachers can access some of the most generous training bursaries available.
In East London schools, French, German, and Spanish dominate the curriculum, with additional options including Italian, Russian, Mandarin, Japanese, Urdu, and Bengali. UEL's teacher training will equip you with techniques to engage young minds by demonstrating language applications in commerce, daily life, and cultural contexts.
UEL's secondary teacher preparation comprises three core components: specialized subject instruction, general teaching methodology, and practical school placements. Our approach stands apart from other institutions through its strong emphasis on subject-specific training.