This programme encourages an interactive teaching approach that builds confidence, develops understanding of how the language system works and leads to purposeful language use. It provides you with the tools to make the study of language stimulating for the full range of learners.
Choose between French, German, Spanish, *Arabic and *Mandarin pathways.
You’ll work with young people from a wide range of backgrounds, aptitudes and needs. This is challenging as well as exciting, and the programme offers a gradual and supportive introduction to the classroom. You'll spend time in subject-specific groups, looking at issues and resources particular to their languages.
We'll help you to understand what constitutes ‘good practice’ in teaching.
We encourage you to develop a second or third teaching language, and we build in opportunities for you to teach each other.
You’ll have the opportunity to use stories, songs, drama, multimedia, and artworks in your practice.
Learn how to develop engaging content and teaching strategies. You’ll have the chance to work with Primary PGCE colleagues to look at the implication of teaching languages in primary schools on policy and pedagogy.
*Availability of Arabic and Mandarin places depends on available placements; we advise that you apply early to avoid disappointment.
You'll need:
To meet our fitness to train requirements
A GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics, and a Science subject (either Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science). Please note, we can only accept some UK and international GCSE equivalent qualifications. Please view our list of accepted UK GCSE equivalencies. If you have a non-UK qualification that you believe is GCSE equivalent, you must check this with the Admissions team.
An undergraduate honours degree, at 2:2 or above from a university in the United Kingdom or an international equivalent.
The Department for Education offers tax-free scholarships and bursaries to trainees on eligible PGCE programmes. Bursary amounts vary depending on your previous qualifications and the subject in which you’re training to teach.
You will become a reflective, inclusive and creative teacher
Variuous modules and school based learning. See our website
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