I have taught my subject for several years. Why does what I studied at university matter?

Teaching in Scotland is a graduate profession and GTC Scotland assesses applications from teachers who have qualified outside Scotland using the criteria for teachers qualified in Scotland.

We need to ensure that applicants have the correct degree level academic credit in the subject that they are qualified to teach, and their teaching qualification is comparable to a Scottish Initial Teacher Education programme.

For more information on our eligibility criteria, please see Eligibility criteria and Memorandum on Entry Requirements.