Assessment Only route leading to Qualified Teacher Status
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment only | On-Campus | Open-access | - 3 months | August | £3100 in total | find out |
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Home 2026/27 – £3,100
The fees need to be met by the candidate or their supporting school or a combination of both.The cost covers the following:
application and initial screening
initial assessment day (interview at school with head teacher and university tutor)
initial tutor observation and portfolio examination
additional tutor visits (if required)
final tutor observation
and tutor travel expenses.
Please note, this programme is not eligible for Student Finance.
About Assessment Only route leading to Qualified Teacher Status, Assessment only - at Kingston University London
Kingston University is an accredited and approved provider of the Assessment Only (AO) route into teaching. We work with a range of partnership schools across the South East region, and actively promote diversity and equality in the teaching profession.
You can choose to gain your recommendation in Early Years Primary (3–7 years), General Primary (5–7 years) or any secondary subject.
While you study, you’ll have access to a range of facilities at our Kingston Hill campus. From our fully-equipped Nightingale Centre library to our modern wireless network, you’ll have everything you need to accelerate your learning.
The Assessment Only route is not a training programme and is only available for unqualified teachers with appropriate educational qualifications and experience. The route allows you to demonstrate that you already meet all of the standards for QTS without the need for any further training. You will need to present a detailed portfolio of evidence, complete appropriate pre-selection checks and undertake an online interview in order to be selected for this route.
Subjects offered:
- Primary - early years (ages 3-7)
- Primary - general (ages 5-11)
- Any secondary subject
Entry requirements for this course
Contact Kingston University London to find course entry requirements.
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