If you’re considering a career in teaching in Wales you will need to get qualified teacher status (QTS) by studying on a programme of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) accredited by us, through our ITE Accreditation Board.
ITE programmes provide professional education and development of student teachers. They prepare them for work in schools in Wales and provide the foundation for career long professional learning. These programmes are based on learning that is rigorously practical and intellectually challenging, and try to make sure that teachers are committed to excellence, professionalism, and high quality teaching.
Programmes available by provider
Athrofa Professional Learning Partnership (APLP)
| Programme title | Programme Type | Previous accreditation | Accreditation | Monitoring | Expiry |
| BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS |
Undergraduate - primary |
September 2019 – August 2024 |
September 2024 |
2025/26 |
August 2029 |
| PGCE with QTS |
Postgraduate - primary and secondary pathways |
September 2019 - August 2024 |
September 2024 |
2025/26 |
August 2029 |
Read more information about the APLP.
CaBan Bangor
| Programme title | Programme Type | Previous accreditation | Accreditation | Monitoring | Expiry |
| BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS |
Undergraduate - primary |
September 2021 - August 2026 |
September 2026 |
2027/28 |
August 2031 |
| PGCE Primary with QTS |
Postgraduate - primary |
September 2021 - August 2026 |
September 2026 |
2027/28 |
August 2031 |
| PGCE Secondary with QTS |
Postgraduate - secondary |
September 2021 - August 2026 |
September 2026 |
2027/28 |
August 2031 |
| PGCE Primary with QTS (ALN) |
Postgraduate - primary |
N/A |
September 2024 |
2025/26 |
August 2029 |
Read more information about CaBan.
Cardiff Partnership for ITE
| Programme title | Programme Type | Previous accreditation | Accreditation | Monitoring | Expiry |
| BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS |
Undergraduate - primary |
September 2019 – August 2024 |
September 2024 |
2025/26 |
August 2029 |
| PGCE Primary with QTS |
Postgraduate - primary |
September 2019 – August 2024 |
September 2024 |
2025/26 |
August 2029 |
| PGCE Secondary with QTS |
Postgraduate - secondary |
September 2019 – August 2024 |
September 2024 |
2025/26 |
August 2029 |
| PGCE Secondary route to QTS for school-based employees |
Postgraduate - secondary |
N/A |
June 2025 |
2026/27 |
May 2030 |
Read more information about the Cardiff Partnership.
Open University
| Programme title | Programme Type | Previous accreditation | Accreditation | Monitoring | Expiry |
| PGCE (part-time) |
Postgraduate - primary and secondary |
April 2020 – March 2024 |
September 2024 |
2025/26 |
August 2029 |
| PGCE (salaried route) |
Postgraduate - primary and secondary |
April 2020 – March 2024 |
September 2024 |
2025/26 |
August 2029 |
Read more information about the Open University.
Swansea University Schools’ Partnership (SUSP)
| Programme title | Programme Type | Previous accreditation | Accreditation | Monitoring | Expiry |
| PGCE Secondary with QTS |
Postgraduate - secondary |
September 2020 – August 2025 |
September 2025 |
2026/27 |
August 2030 |
| PGCE Primary with QTS |
Postgraduate - primary |
N/A |
September 2022 |
2022/23 |
August 2027 |
Read more information about SUSP.
University of South Wales (USW)
| Programme title | Programme Type | Previous accreditation | Accreditation | Monitoring | Expiry |
| BA (Hons) Primary ITE with QTS |
Undergraduate - primary |
September 2020 – August 2025 |
September 2025 |
2026/27 |
August 2030 |
| PGCE Primary with QTS |
Postgraduate - primary |
N/A |
September 2022 |
2022/23 |
August 2027 |
Read more about USW.