GTC Scotland

The General Teaching Council for Scotland

Comhairle Choitcheann Teagaisg na h-Alba

Professional Standards 2021 for Teachers. These standards become mandatory as of 2 August 2021

Professional Values

Professional Code View the Professional Standards as PDFs View all 5 refreshed Standards side-by-side

Standard Provisional Registration

The Standard for Provisional Registration is the benchmark of competence required of all student teachers at the end of Initial Teacher Education who are seeking provisional registration with GTC Scotland. This Professional Standard outlines what is required to become a teacher in Scotland.


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