Become a Certified Teacher

GEMS Education in partnership with the Institute of TELLAL is offering two

distinct Schools-led teacher training routes: Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and
Apprenticeship Teacher Training (ATT)

What are they?

Eligibility Requirements

The Initial Teacher Training (ITT) route is a distinct schools-led, schoolbased training route, which will support higher education graduates in
becoming a certified teacher. It is full-time, lasts 10-months and starts in
August 2016. With this route whole class teaching responsibilities are
assumed over time within a GEMS school.

ITT Route

ATT Route

Any higher education graduate

aspiring to be a teacher

A secured salaried teaching position

within GEMS

The Apprenticeship Teacher Training (ATT)* route is the first of its kind
in the UAE supporting aspiring teachers or existing GEMS teachers and
Teaching Assistants (TAs) / Learning Support Assistants (LSAs). The
ATT is a schools-led, school-based, full-time, teacher training route, of
10-months duration beginning in August 2016. From the start, whilst
supported by the school, you may assume whole-class responsibilities.

GCSE/High School equivalent 70%

overall grade or higher

GCSE/High School equivalent 70%

overall grade or higher

Undergraduate Degree or equivalent

(subject specialism for Secondary,
Arabic and Islamic)

Undergraduate Degree or equivalent

(subject specialism required for
Secondary, Arabic and Islamic)

* This route is conditional on being offered a salaried training position in

a GEMS school.

English proficiency (e.g. IELTS Level

7, 6.5 for Arabic route)

English proficiency (e.g. IELTS Level

7, 6.5 for Arabic route)

Why choose a Schools-led teacher training route?

Minimum 2-week experience in a

school

Minimum 1 year experience working

with students

From Day 1, benefit from working and learning every day in a school
Get an immediate insight into what teaching involves
Provided with exceptional in-school professional learning and
development opportunities
Be supported by a network of highly experienced practicing teachers
and mentors supported by TELLAL teacher trainers who will help you
link theory with practice
Potential specialist teaching routes available (e.g. Primary, Secondary,
Arabic, Early Childhood Education, Special Education Needs)

How to Apply
You will need to complete the online application via this link.
Deadline for completion: 14th May 2016
Ensure you have the following documents ready for submission as part
of the application:
Curriculum Vitae
Personal Statement

TELLAL Certificate* in Teaching Practice

Original Degree Certificate and University Transcripts

*Endorsed by KHDA providing quality assurance requirements are met

successfully

Interview
Successful applicants will receive an invite to be interviewed

ITT and ATT Strand Options and Fees

Prepare a portfolio evidencing prior school experience (working with

children) in advance of the interview

Route

Suitable for

Price in AED

Generalist

Primary or Secondary teachers and

TAs / SLAs

15,000

Arabic

Using Arabic as a language of

instruction and TAs / LSAs

20,000

Early Childhood

Early Childhood teachers and TAs

/ SLAs

20,000

Special Education
Needs

Special Education Needs teachers

and TAs / SLAs

20,000

Prepare for a basic Maths, English and Science skills tests; Arabic for
the Arabic route

Open Evening
There will be an open evening on Wednesday 4th May 2016 at 18:30
at Wellington International School (WIS) on Sheikh Zayed Road. Please
click this link for the location map.
Attendance to ITT / ATT open evening 2016
Please complete the form via this link to register yourself for the open
evening 2016.

*ITT fees to be paid by the individual, ATT fees to be paid by the school employer.
(Payment options available for both)

For more information, contact teachertraining@gemseducation.com

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