Inspiring Future Teachers

• For full time fee-funded trainees, the course fees for 2026/27 are £9,790 for the PGCE route and £9,290 for the QTS only option
• For trainees on the salaried route, the QTS course fees are paid by the employing school.  The optional PGCE is an additional cost and the salaried trainee is responsible for meeting the cost.
• For trainee on the apprenticeship route the fees are covered by the apprenticeship levy. The PGCE is an additional cost and the apprentice is responsible for meeting the cost.

* IFT fees are subject to change in line with any national fee cap increases.

• For part time trainees the course fees are split over two years. The fees are £7,335 in year one and £4,890 in year two, a total cost of £12,225.
• The PGCE is not available to trainees on the part-time programme

* IFT fees are subject to change in line with any national fee cap increases.

• Self finance: you can fund the tuition fees through private finance. 
• Tuition fee loan: you can apply to Student Finance England (SFE) for a loan to cover your course fees on the website https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies 
• Salaried and Apprenticeship PGCE fees: Trainees on the salaried and apprenticeship routes are not eligible for any student loans. Therefore, should they opt to take the PGCE uplift this will need to be self-funded.

'High demand' secondary subjects attract a bursary or scholarship which trainees can apply for. Availability is dependent on the highest relevant academic award and the ITT subject. To receive a bursary or scholarship, with the exception of Physics and MFL applicants, trainees will need to be entitled to support under the Student Finance England criteria as either a home or EU student in order to meet the eligibility critiera for the bursary. Applicants with a degree from outside the UK will need to check their eligibility for a bursary. Get into Teaching will also provide guidance on equivalent qualifications.. For details of the bursaries for 2026/27 please visit the DfE funding page.

Salaried places are only available in a limited number of schools and subject areas. Please check your local hub page to find out about availability in your area.

The amount you will be paid on the salaried route will depend on the location of your employing school. The figures below are correct for 2025/26 but are subject to change on an annual basis.