FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
PARTNER LED PGCE with QTS
You can find the answer to some of our most commonly asked questions about training to teach, below. We are constantly updating our FAQ with useful information so check back regularly for more information.
FAQ
| Subjects | Bursary | Scholarship |
| Art & Design | £10,000 | |
| Biology | £26,000 | – |
| Chemistry | £29,000 | £31,000 |
| Computing | £29,000 | £31,000 |
| Design Technology | £26,000 | – |
| English | £5,000 | – |
| Geography | £26,000 | – |
| Languages (French, German and Spanish only) | £26,000 | £28,000 |
| Languages (all other languages, Including ancient languages) | £26,000 | – |
| Maths | £29,000 | £31,000 |
| Music | £10,000 | |
| Physics | £29,000 | £31,000 |
| Religious Education | £10,000 |
You can find further details on bursaries and scholarships that may be available here:
https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-my-teacher-training/bursaries-and-scholarships-for-teacher-training
You’ll also need to meet the bursary scheme’s individual terms and conditions:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/funding-initial-teacher-training-itt/funding-initial-teacher-training-itt-academic-year-2025-to-2026
To find out if you’re eligible for a scholarship and to apply, you can visit the relevant scholarship body:
- the Royal Society of Chemistry (chemistry)
- BCS The Chartered Institute for IT (computing)
- British Council (languages – French, German and Spanish only)
- the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (maths)
- the Institute of Physics (physics)
| Subjects | Bursary | Scholarship |
| Art & Design | £10,000 | |
| Biology | £25,000 | – |
| Chemistry | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| Computing | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| Design Technology | £25,000 | – |
| English | £10,000 | – |
| Geography | £25,000 | – |
| Languages (French, German and Spanish only) | £25,000 | £27,000 |
| Languages (all other languages, Including ancient languages) | £25,000 | – |
| Maths | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| Music | £10,000 | |
| Physics | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| Religious Education | £10,000 |
You can find further details on bursaries and scholarships that may be available here:
https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-my-teacher-training/bursaries-and-scholarships-for-teacher-training
You’ll also need to meet the bursary scheme’s individual terms and conditions:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/funding-initial-teacher-training-itt/funding-initial-teacher-training-itt-academic-year-2023-to-2024
To find out if you’re eligible for a scholarship and to apply, you can visit the relevant scholarship body:
- the Royal Society of Chemistry (chemistry)
- BCS The Chartered Institute for IT (computing)
- British Council (languages – French, German and Spanish only)
- the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (maths)
- the Institute of Physics (physics)
You can find further details about the teachers pay-scales here:
https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/teachers-salary-and-teaching-benefits/teachers-pay-scale-salary
2:2 UK Honours in first degree or higher (or equivalent) in the stated subject.
English Language & Mathematic UK GCSE grade C or higher (or equivalent).
2:2 UK Honours in first degree or higher (or equivalent).
English Language, Mathematic and Science UK GCSE grade C or higher (or equivalent).
If you are an international student or hold international qualifications, you will need to refer to our guidance on the ‘Your Application’ page of our website. The requirements can be complex, so do get in touch with us if you are unsure about your specific set of qualifications.
Yes, in the subjects listed and only if eligibility criteria are met:
– Biology
– Chemistry
– Computing
– English
– MFL (French, Spanish & German)***
– Mathematics
– Physics
– PE with EBACC****
– Religious Education (8 week SKE only)
You can talk to the ‘Get into Teaching’ team for advice.
For queries, please call Freephone 0800 389 2500. Alternatively, you can chat to a ‘Get Into Teaching’ line adviser using the online chat service between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday.
Please note: There are Teacher Training Advisors (TTAs) who can provide one-to-one support to you for example with your train to teach application, please use this link: https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/get-help-and-support/teacher-training-advisers
You can also ‘Contact Us’ at the Lion Alliance for further help and support.
You can view the range of School Direct ‘PGCE with QTS’ courses we offer here: https://www.find-postgraduate-teacher-training.service.gov.uk/
We are listed under ‘The Lion Alliance’
Provider code: 1K1
All of our courses are currently tuition-fee based where you pay a tuition fee to a university provider. We do not currently offer any salaried courses.