PGCE for International Trainees (Hong Kong)

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education for International Trainees (Hong Kong) offers teachers based in primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong, who have not undergone a period of formal training, the opportunity to participate in a structured programme of professional development. This course has been approved by the Hong Kong government. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to accept this PGCE. The PGCE is a 37-week school-based course, during which time you will work under the guidance of your in-school mentor. Each week you will be observed by your mentor, reflect on your practice and have a one-to-one meeting with your mentor to review progress and set targets.

You must have a university bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Please check on UK ENIC which provides advice on comparability & equivalency. We will need to see your original degree certificate. You must be employed as a teacher in a school abroad that teaches English National Curriculum subjects or the International Baccalaureate (IB) and be in charge of a full-size class for a minimum of 10 hours a week. International applicants may need to demonstrate proficiency in English. In addition, you must: Obtain a commitment from your school to provide a suitable mentor. Show the physical and mental fitness to teach.