Level 6 Diploma in Global Teaching Practice

Three mandatory units; no optional units. Titles as published by Qualifi.² Qualifi's specification gives the credit for each unit; the published total is shown in the particulars.

The units are sequential by design. Principles of Teaching and Learning Theory and Practice comes first and must be substantially complete before placement planning begins. Developing Evidence-Based Global Teaching Practice runs alongside the early weeks of the placement, so that lesson study and evidence gathering happen in a real classroom. The Professional Placement itself requires a school willing to host and a mentor within it; arranging the placement is the applicant's responsibility with LSPM's support, and it should be secured before registration.

Qualifi sets the entry criteria; LSPM applies them. As published:²

• These qualifications are aimed at graduates and have been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression.
• However, candidates must meet local regulatory requirements.
• Entry to the qualification will be through centre application and interview.
• Learners will be assessed on an individual basis.Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in a relevant curriculum subject.
• They must also have attained IELTS Academic 6.0 (a minimum of 6 in reading and writing and 5.5 in speaking and listening).

Qualifi's requirements are specific and LSPM applies them as written: a bachelor's degree in a curriculum subject, IELTS Academic 6.0 with at least 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in speaking and listening or an equivalent LSPM can verify, and an interview. Candidates must also meet whatever regulatory requirements apply where they intend to teach, which neither LSPM nor this site can waive. A degree in a non-curriculum subject is not usually acceptable for entry; if you are unsure whether yours qualifies, tell us the title at enquiry and we will give you a view before you apply.

If you are unsure which route applies to you, enquire and say so; working that out is what the advice call is for.

The first two units are assessed by written assignment against Qualifi's criteria, including a critical review of theory, a sequence of evidence-based lesson plans, and an evaluation of taught lessons against pupil learning. The Professional Placement is assessed on a portfolio of practice: observed lessons, mentor reports, reflective commentary and evidence of professional conduct, all gathered over the placement period and moderated by LSPM before external verification.

The general arrangements for marking, moderation, feedback and resubmission are described on the how LSPM teaches page.

Time, honestly estimated

Qualifi does not publish a Total Qualification Time for this award; the figures below use the 90-credit convention of ten hours per credit as a planning guide, not a promise.

This is not, for most holders, a stepping stone to a bachelor's degree, since they hold one already. Its progression is professional: employment as a teacher in an international or independent school, and recognition by the relevant local authority where a Level 6 teaching credential is required alongside a degree. Whether a particular regulator recognises the award is that regulator's decision and should be confirmed before enrolment.

Holders wishing to deepen the qualification can transfer to the extended diploma by completing its four additional units. Those seeking postgraduate study in education generally apply on their existing degree, with this award as evidence of professional preparation.

The mechanics of advanced standing, and the questions admissions tutors ask, are on the top-up degrees page.⁴ Slot: universities holding a current progression agreement for this award, verified before publication.

Not everyone wants the bachelor's. The other direction from here is a Level 7 diploma, at master's level, described on the companion site for Level 7 diplomas.