Home > Registration > Letter of Professional Standing > Letter of Professional Standing Apply for Registration Qualified in Scotland Qualified outside Scotland College Lecturer Additional Support Needs Independent Schools Becoming a Teacher Instrumental Music Instructors Return to the Register and Teaching Manage your Registration Add an additional subject/sector Retire/Cancel Registration Update your contact and employment details Proof of registration in Scotland (LOPS) Fee and Criminal Records Checks Registration Fee Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Criminal Record Check Letter of Professional Standing If you are planning on teaching outside Scotland the authorities in that country will likely require proof of your registration in Scotland. The Letter of Professional Standing (LOPS) states that you are registered with us, or are eligible for registration. The letter confirms that you are either qualified as a Primary teacher or as a Secondary Education teacher including the subject. This further states that registration was not suspended, revoked or cancelled for any reason. You should note that in the vast majority of cases, other countries may also require you to be registered with GTC Scotland. We would urge you to check with the specific country to establish exactly what the requirements are. Proof of Registration: Scottish Employers If you are looking for proof of your registration for a Scottish employer you can direct them towards the Search the Register function. This online register allows users to check the registration status of any teacher who is registered with us. Search the Register Please note: there is an administration fee of £35 which must be paid to GTC Scotland before the LOPS can be issued. Please choose the link that applies to you: Currently Registered with us, or previously registered and now lapsed Never registered with us Currently registered with us Please request a Letter of Professional Standing using our online form: Request Letter of Professional Standing Never registered with us If you have never registered with the GTCS and require a confirmation of your teaching qualification we would advise you contact your education institution in the first instance. They should provide you with a certificate of your qualification (you should have received this when you passed your course). Follow this link for direct links to the Initial Teacher Education institution websites. To register please see our information on: Qualified Outside Scotland Qualified in Scotland Registration fee