Just read your reply on the other post and was wondering if a third option be an MTEL + M.Ed ?

I’m trying to find the best route to better myself, get more opportunities and not feel like I’ve wasted time and money.

Thank you for taking the time to reply to my question.@psyguy

Ah, I didn’t know it had to be an bachelor in education. I understand now.

That means I have 2 options.

1. Do a PGCEi and eventually go for an AOR after I get 3 years experience.
2. Do the teachnow program, take the Praxis exams, work with the US license, and eventually do a M.Ed instead of a PGCEi. That way, I get both a licence and a background in education. I know this is a very costly path but moving back to the UK to do a PGCE isn’t an option for me.

With your experience, what what you recommend ?

AJG1990 wrote:
> @PsyGuy
>
> Hey,
>
> I received my provisional Mass license recently. I studied for the relevant
> tests, flew to the US to take them, waited for my results, and then applied
> for the provisional license. It does not have an expiration date, but is
> valid for five years of employment starting when I'd begin working in Mass.
> All in all, I'd say I spent about $2,000 combined. The vast majority of
> this cost coming from international flights (which aren't cheap at the
> moment).
>
> I'm happy, at least for now, that I chose this route over TeachNow. I
> studied for the MTELs for about two months using study.com. That was about
> $30 per month. I know most people don't study for the MTELs for that long,
> but I didn't want to leave anything to chance. I'm also happy I could avoid
> the year-long busy work of TeachNow.
>
> If anybody has any questions about the process I'm more than happy to help.
>
> Apologies for posting the same message twice in two separate forums.
>
> Thanks again for the guidance guys!
>
> Take care and stay safe.
>
> Regards,
> AJG



Hi AJG!

Just to clarify, an MTEL helps you get a teaching licence? I’m new to all this and I’ve been reading so much that I’m so confused..

What is the process that leads to a licence ? Do I pass the tests and just apply for one?

Hi everyone !

I know that these topics are spoken about often. I’ve researched and read a lot of Q&As on this forum and others, but I’m still throughly confused !

I have a BSc Hons in Product design from Bristol uni , a CELTA and I’ve been working as an early years class teacher at an International school in Egypt since 2020.
As I don’t have a Bachelor in education or a PGCE, most schools won’t accept me. I thought PGCEi was the way to go as I’m currently not in the UK and recently got accepted to do a PGCEi this September with Sheffield uni. After doing more research, I stumbled upon Teachnow and also read that you can get a initial teaching certificate if you have enough experience. This coming June, I’ll have finished 2 years teaching full time. Does that mean I can apply for a CT straightaway without doing a teachers prep program, and eventually turn it into a QTS? I don’t plan on going back to the UK, but it would be good to have it nonetheless. iQTS doesn’t sound that promising to me. The applications for it aren’t even open yet. They just ask you to leave your details if you’re interested.

My main concern is that the PGCEi takes 60 credits off when I apply for a masters.. I feel a bit hesitant to go with Teachnow as it’s rather expensive and I’m not sure if that’ll help me in the future when I want to do a masters with a UK university. However, most schools care more about a licence than an academic certificate. I’m so confused !!! Can someone please advise me? I would most definitely appreciate it ! Thank you.