The Standard tuition fees for UK and European Union (EU) students are £9,250 and around £11,000-16,000 for international students, although overseas tuition fees vary widely. Colleges may offer special alumni discounts, so check with individual vendors.
How much does it cost?
The standard tuition fee in 2026/20 for UK and European Union (EU) students is £9,250 and approximately between £11,000 and £16,000 for international students, although overseas fees vary widely. Universities may offer special reductions for alumni, so check with individual providers.
You will also need to consider living costs. You’re likely to have additional costs for travelling to school placements. Some providers may offer support towards travel expenses – contact them to find out more.
The majority of trainees find that they have limited time for part-time work, especially while on placement. International students are advised to check their visa restrictions on working.
There are three main ways to fund teacher training and depending on your circumstances you could receive them all. Tax-free bursaries and scholarships are available – the amount of which differs depending on the subject studied, postgraduate tuition fee and maintenance loans are available to help pay tuition fees for unsalaried teacher training routes, and additional financial support is available if you have children or a disability. See funding teacher training for more information.
How do I find a PGCE?
You should attend open days and meet course tutors to make sure you get answers to all your questions. Consider asking:
- How much does the course cost?
- Does the course include a PGCE, as for many overseas teaching roles you will need a university or college teaching qualification (BEd or PGCE)?
- Does the qualification lead to QTS?
- How much school experience do you get?
- Are there grants/loans/bursaries available?
- What is the school’s Ofsted rating?
- What is the employment record after graduation?
- What is the institution’s reputation and department ranking?
- How much access do students have to tutors?
- How many lectures and tutorials are there per week? How many days a week do you need to be on campus?