Academic Partner
University of Sunderland
A recognised UK university and SinoUK ITDC's principal academic partner.
University Partnerships
Academic rigour, international recognition.
Our UK Qualified Teacher Status pathway is delivered in partnership with the University of Sunderland — a recognised UK university with a long record in international teacher education.
Academic Partner
University of Sunderland
Partnership at a Glance
An institutional partnership — at a glance.
Academic Lead
Ian Elliott
Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Sunderland.
International Experience
60+ countries
University of Sunderland teacher education programmes delivered internationally.
UK Professional Recognition
Assessment Only Route to QTS
Teacher education and assessment expertise recognised in the UK.
Academic Leadership and Quality Assurance
Ian Elliott
Senior Lecturer in Education
University of Sunderland
Pathway Manager for the University of Sunderland's Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status (UK and overseas) and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Within the SinoUK ITDC partnership, Ian provides academic oversight and quality assurance for the QTS pathway.
- Assessment Only Route to QTS
- Professional standards
- International teacher education
- PGCE and Initial Teacher Education
- Mentoring and quality assurance
Supported by the University of Sunderland's internationally recognised School of Education.
"Our partnership with the University of Sunderland provides academic oversight, quality assurance and internationally recognised teacher development pathways for educators working across China."
Collaboration in practice
Working together, day to day.
Recognition
Recognised in both systems.
Over 20 teachers have been awarded UK Qualified Teacher Status through the SinoUK ITDC pathway supported by our Sunderland partnership.
Get in touch
Partner with us to develop the next generation of teachers.
Whether you lead a school, university or education authority, we welcome conversations about mentoring, CPD programmes and long-term collaboration.