Course prospectus
British Teaching Diploma
Evidence-based pedagogy and practical classroom strategies empowering teachers to thrive in international schools and colleges.
40
Level 7 credits
12
Modules
78
Tutor-contact hours
1
Globally recognised diploma
Welcome to the BTD
A diploma recognised, respected and portable across international school systems.
Teaching has never been more demanding — or more rewarding. Whether you lead a classroom in London, Lima or Lahore, your learners deserve a teacher equipped with the very best evidence-based practice.
The British Teaching Diploma is a UK Level 7 Diploma in Education, designed specifically for in-post teachers working in British-curriculum and international schools and colleges around the world. Over 12 focused modules and 78 hours of live tutor contact, you will transform how you plan, deliver, assess and reflect on teaching.
Level 7 places the BTD on a par with a Master's standard programme, endorsed by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group — an Ofqual recognised Awarding Body in the UK — and supported by COBIS, WISC, LAHC, Jumeira University, KHDA, the Education Workforce Council, Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) and the Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education.
Key facts
At a glance.
Level 7
MA-equivalent UK diploma
40 credits
Notional Level 7 credits
12 modules
Across the teaching cycle
78 hours
Live tutor contact time
Global
Recognised across continents
Online
Or face-to-face at partner hubs
Local pricing
Contact our agents for local pricing.
1 month
Free trial for new cohorts
Why the BTD
Three commitments at the heart of the programme.
Globally recognised Level 7 diploma
Advance your career with a diploma recognised across international schools, colleges, ministries and accrediting bodies — from Dubai and Jordan to Latin America and beyond.
Tailored for international classrooms
Designed for IB, Cambridge, British-curriculum, American-system and mixed-curriculum classrooms, reflecting the realities of multilingual, multicultural and mobile learner populations.
Theory and practice, classroom-ready
Every module pairs evidence from cognitive science with practical, classroom-tested tools you can apply on Monday morning — then refine through reflective practice.
Who is the BTD for?
In-post teachers and lecturers in international, British-curriculum, bilingual and independent schools and colleges — from early-career teachers consolidating their practice through to experienced staff preparing for leadership. Equally suitable for whole-institution CPD programmes commissioned by senior leaders.
- Educators from all systems
- Academic leaders
- Aspiring educators
International reach
Teachers across four continents.
From Europe and Africa to the Middle East, South Asia and the Americas — wherever British-curriculum, bilingual or international institutions are teaching, the BTD is supporting them.
100+
Jordanian teachers enrolled since 2022
50+
Latin American teachers via the LAHC network
32+
Mumbai teachers in the India cohort
100%
Welsh cohort would recommend the BTD
Regional hub
Latin America
Delivered in partnership with LAHC. Active cohorts in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil.
Regional hub
Middle East
ISHRAQ is our exclusive delivery partner for the entire MENA region. Delivered in Jordan since 2022 — 100+ teachers and an annual graduation in Amman. Accredited in the UAE via Jumeira University and KHDA.
Regional hub
South Asia
Launched in Mumbai with DSB International School and COBIS, with 32+ teachers from three Mumbai schools in the first Indian cohort.
Regional hub
Europe and Africa
Open cohorts running across Europe (UK, Wales, Switzerland, Serbia, Romania) and Africa (Namibia, Nigeria, Ethiopia).
Voices from around the world
What partners and teachers say.
“We have put lots of staff onto the first two Latin American cohorts of the BTD and will be placing many more on the third. We have found the BTD to be, in many ways, better than an iPGCE — far more practical, with real-world strategies that can be used the next day.”
Anthony Devlin
Headteacher, Victoria School, Mexico
“Our teachers are using all that they are learning on the BTD to help them guide every learner to great success.”
Dr Howard Gee
Principal, DSB International School, Mumbai
“Over 100 of our teachers have completed the BTD through our partnership with ISHRAQ. The impact on classroom practice — and on teacher confidence — has been profound.”
ISHRAQ Education
BTD partner in Jordan since 2022
“All the members of staff we have put onto various cohorts of the BTD have been incredibly impressed with this highly cost-effective programme. It has become a cornerstone of our CPD offer.”
Paul Norton
Principal, Kings Monkton School, Cardiff
What's in the course
Twelve modules across the teaching cycle.
Structured around the natural arc of a learning session — from how learners learn, through planning and delivery, to assessment, closure and reflective practice.
How we learn
The evidence base on memory, attention and cognitive load — the science underpinning every teaching decision.
Classroom and behaviour management
Proactive routines, high-expectations culture and de-escalation strategies that create the conditions for deep learning.
Starter / Review
Activities that raise energy, connect to prior learning, and reveal misconceptions before main teaching begins.
Purpose and planning
Identify objectives, plan for all learners, and sequence learning so knowledge builds intentionally over time.
Input
Deliver new content with clarity, pacing and precision — turning subject expertise into learner understanding.
Modelling
Use worked examples, demonstrations and live think-alouds to make expert thinking visible.
Guided practice
Scaffold learners as they attempt new material, using checking-for-understanding to adjust support in real time.
Checking for understanding
Use high-quality questioning, mini-whiteboards and diagnostic techniques to verify learning before moving on.
Adaptive teaching
Respond in real time to what the class shows you — adjusting explanation, pace and support.
Independent practice
Design tasks that build fluency, confidence and retention, moving learners towards autonomy.
Closure
End each lesson with purposeful consolidation, review and retrieval so learning is secured and transferable.
Professional standards
Embed evidence-informed reflection and ongoing development. Mirrors the Teachers' Standards as defined by the DfE in the UK.
Assessment
Applied written assignments that require critical engagement with contemporary educational research and its practical implementation in your own classroom. Emphasis is placed on reflective practice and evidence of measurable learner progress.
A typical module in action
The same deliberately-designed rhythm.
Live input session
1.5 HOURS ON ZOOM
Your tutor introduces the module's evidence base using worked examples, classroom video and peer discussion. Cameras are on to allow for small-group interaction throughout.
Classroom application
In your own institution
You apply the module's strategy to a sequence of your own lessons, capturing the impact on learner engagement and progress.
Reflective write-up
Applied assignment
A short, structured reflection that critically engages with the research and evidences your classroom experimentation, with written tutor feedback at Level 7 standard.
Cohort review
Build the next module's foundation
The next live session opens with a structured review, so insights from your classroom feed back into the cohort and prepare you for the next stage of the teaching cycle.
Reading that underpins the programme
Why Don't Students Like School?
Daniel Willingham
Rosenshine's Principles in Action
Tom Sherrington
Teach Like a Champion 3.0
Doug Lemov
Cognitive Load Theory in Action
Steve Garnett
Making Every Lesson Count
Shaun Allison & Andy Tharby
Embedded Formative Assessment
Dylan Wiliam
Delivery
Built around the realities of being an in-post teacher.
Format
Live, interactive online sessions on Zoom — cameras on, discussion-rich and deliberately small-group. A face-to-face pathway is available through our partner hubs.
Duration
78 hours of live tutor contact across the 12 modules, typically delivered over a single academic year, with written guidance and assignment feedback throughout.
Frequency
Weekly sessions after school hours UK time — a slot that works for teachers across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas. Recordings provided for catch-up.
Tutors
Your tutors are the original course authors of the BTD — Jakob Werdelin and Steve Garnett, with contributions from Dr Akash Raut and Stephen Chapman.
Cohort feel
Cohorts are kept small enough for genuine dialogue. You join a community of peers from schools and colleges around the world.
Institution-based cohorts
Leadership teams can commission a closed cohort for 8+ teachers, delivered to a bespoke timetable aligned with your strategic plan.
The BTD Portal
Your learning hub
Session recordings
Catch up on any live session and revisit key moments at your own pace.
Module resources
All slides, handouts, worked examples and suggested reading in one place.
Assignment submission
Upload your applied assignments and receive written tutor feedback at Level 7 standard.
Community and support
Discussion spaces, cohort announcements and direct access to your tutors.
Outcomes and recognition
What you walk away with.
A formal diploma and transcript from an Ofqual recognised UK Awarding Body — proof of your professional development and a recognised currency in the international teaching profession.
Formal diploma
A Level 7 Diploma in Education with 40 notional Level 7 credits — equivalent to Master's standard.
Diploma and transcript
A diploma confirming successful completion, accompanied by a transcript describing your demonstrated advanced competencies.
Transformed classroom practice
A redesigned approach to planning, delivery, assessment and reflection — grounded in evidence and tested in your own classroom.
Professional portfolio
Applied assignments and reflective work that evidence your advanced practice — useful for interviews and internal promotions.
International peer network
Colleagues in schools and colleges worldwide who share your commitment to evidence-informed practice.
Sample transcript extract
“The candidate has successfully completed the British Teaching Diploma (Level 7), demonstrating advanced competency in pedagogical theory and classroom practice. Assessment was conducted through applied assignments requiring critical engagement with contemporary educational research and its practical implementation. The candidate evidenced the capacity to differentiate instruction, manage classroom environments effectively, and respond to diverse learner needs.”
Entry requirements
Flexible criteria, focused on professional readiness.
Current teaching role
You are currently teaching in a school, college or equivalent setting. The programme relies on you applying modules to your own classroom.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent
A Bachelor's degree (or internationally recognised equivalent) in any subject. Applicants without a degree but with significant professional experience are welcome to discuss their application.
Teaching experience
A minimum of one full year of classroom experience is recommended. Early-career teachers are considered on a case-by-case basis.
English language proficiency
Delivered in English. Participants whose first language is not English should be comfortable with academic-level reading and writing (broadly IELTS 6.5 / CEFR B2).
Access to a learner group
You must have a group of learners on which to trial and evidence module strategies. Early-years, primary, secondary, FE and adult contexts all welcome.
What you should bring: a willingness to experiment with new strategies, engage critically with contemporary educational research, and commit the time required for live sessions, applied tasks and written reflection across a single academic year.
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