1 Introduction
1. Under the terms of the Teachers (Education, Training and Recommendation for Registration) (Scotland) Regulations 1993, Scottish Ministers, in consultation with the General Teaching Council for Scotland ( GTCS) and HMIE, decide the entry requirements for admission to teacher education courses in Scotland. These are the minimum entry requirements.
2. As long as an applicant meets the minimum entry requirements, it is for the Higher Education Institutions ( HEIs) to decide whether to accept or reject an applicant in line with their general admissions policy. Because some courses are very popular, HEIs may require applicants to have more than the minimum entry requirements. HEIs also look for evidence that applicants have the necessary qualities for, and commitment to, teaching as a career.
All enquiries about adequacy of qualifications should be directed to the HEIs. The names and addresses of the HEIs are listed in Appendix A. |
3. This Memorandum relates to admission to teacher education courses beginning in the academic year 2010 and beyond, until such time as a further edition of the Memorandum is published or a Ministerial announcement supersedes any of the requirements.