Teaching Councils will consider only graduates with teaching qualifications (such as a BEd, PGCE or PGDE) for registration. In Northern Ireland, a one-year Induction programme (equivalent to the NQT programme in England and Wales) must be completed. In Scotland, a one-year probation period (equivalent to induction in England and Wales) must be completed. Those holding English or Welsh QTS (or an equivalent from another country) must apply for registration with the relevant General Teaching Council. Each case is considered individually; even those with English or Welsh QTS are not guaranteed to be allowed to teach in Scotland or Northern Ireland. Schools not requiring QTS for teachers There is no formal requirement for teachers at independent schools or free schools to have QTS. As of 27 July 2012, there is no longer any requirement for teaching staff in academies to have QTS. See also Early Years Professional Status References External links Guidance on qualified teacher status General Teaching Council for England General Teaching Council for Wales General Teaching Council for Scotland General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland Diploma in Education and Training (DET) Education in the United Kingdom Professional certification in teaching Teacher training