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International Teacher Education (ITE)

ITE offers students around the globe the opportunity to come together and chase their ambitions of going into international education. ITE consists of two four-year bachelor programmes and a two-year part-time master programme that aim to equip aspiring teachers with the educational skills and knowledge they need to teach in Primary or Secondary international education. Intercultural awareness, inclusivity and diversity are core values of our ITE community and are of great importance in international education offered around the globe.

International Teacher Education for Primary Schools (ITEPS)

During your four years in ITEPS we focus on how to teach in a variety of educational environments. The emphasis is on pedagogical and didactical skills and your knowledge of the psychological development of children.

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International Teacher Education for Secondary Schools (ITESS)

During your four years in ITESS we focus on the educational and pedagogical skills needed to be a successful teacher in any international curriculum. You specialise in a subject field for your future profession, focussing on both content and didactic knowledge.

The ITESS specialisations:

Maths
Science
English
Social Studies: History
Social Studies: Geography

Master’s Learning & Innovation, special track International Teacher Education

During your two years (part-time) in this special track in International Teacher Educaction you deepen your knowledge and understanding of the world of international education. You extend your expertise in courses such as ‘Teaching, learning, curriculum, and assessments in international schools’, ‘International education in a global perspective’, and ‘Educational leadership and change in international schools’.

This special track master’s programme is part-time, based on blended learning and with two residential periods of 3 weeks ideal for in-service teachers. The master’s offers the opportunity to customise the programme to your personal and professional needs.

The special track in International Teacher Education will start in February 2023.

International Teacher Education impact team

The ITE Impact Team are leaders in practice-oriented research in the field of international education. Founded in 2024, ITE Impact Team are the first research group dedicated to the theory and practice of the international classroom. The team supports the field of international schools through their knowledge of teaching that embraces diversity, encourages intercultural understanding and nurtures an awareness of global issues and challenges.