Welcome to the Assessment Only Pathway which is a route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for very experienced but unqualified teachers who do not require teacher training. We are looking forward to working with you and your employing school which has supported your application.

Keith Saunders
Course Director

Key dates

Your Course team will contact you with key dates for your course.

The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Education at Canterbury Christ Church University is a key provider of teacher education and professional development across Kent, Medway and surrounding areas. The Faculty is highly regarded and recognised for its work.

Commencing this pathway with us is the beginning of a long-term relationship with all partners working together to transform the education and lives of children. We hope that once successful in your aim of achieving Qualified Teacher Status, you will want to think about deepening your understanding of your educational role by undertaking further qualifications with us.

You can find out more by visiting our web pages which introduce our Masters and Doctoral courses.

Welcome and induction

Your Course team will contact you over the summer about your welcome and induction. 

Pre-course reading

It is useful to note that the University Bookshop offers 10% discount on most titles in print and have some price-beating book bundles. They also price match Amazon on core texts recommended in the module handbooks you will receive when you start in September.

Course timetable

Your Course team will contact you over the summer about your timetable.