UK Removes Nigeria, Ghana From Qualified Teacher Status Eligibility List0

• EDUCATION, SLIDE
• September 22, 2026

The United Kingdom’s Department for Education (DfE) has removed Nigeria and Ghana from the list of countries whose teachers can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England through its overseas-trained teacher application route. The change took effect on September 9, 2026, following concerns over the verification of teachers’ professional credentials and work experience. According