Do UK independent schools accept overseas qualifications?
If you qualified overseas, independent schools will expect you to meet the following criteria. You should have the right to work in the UK without recourse to a work permit. Your qualification should be recognised by NARIC as equivalent to those of a British teacher. Your application will be greatly enhanced if you have already taught in the UK, ideally in the independent sector here or overseas. 3. Do independent schools follow the National Curriculum? Independent schools do not have to follow the National Curriculum. They are aware of it, but for most it will represent only a basic minimum standard. Schools are not required to employ the Key Stage assessment tests though many preparatory schools do use Key Stage 1 and 2 tests simply as a benchmark exercise. 4. Do independent schools provide salaries, terms and conditions comparable to those in the maintained sector? Terms and conditions of service will vary throughout the independent sector. Many independent schools have a longer wor
