SinoUK ITDC is a University of Sunderland recruitment agent. We support teachers in China with access to selected University of Sunderland teacher-qualification, postgraduate and distance-learning programmes.
The University of Sunderland delivers and awards the University programmes. All academic delivery, assessment and awards are the University's responsibility.
SinoUK provides local guidance, eligibility support, application assistance and appropriate professional support in China.
The University of Sunderland is a well-established UK university with a strong track record in distance-learning teacher education, postgraduate study and professional development programmes.
Programmes are grouped by purpose — formal qualification, professional development, or a full master's degree.
For teachers seeking recognised UK or international teaching qualifications.
For working teachers who want postgraduate study embedded in their current practice.
For professionals seeking master's-level academic and leadership development.
These terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but they mean very different things. Understanding the difference will help you choose the right route.
A Postgraduate Certificate in Education — a postgraduate teaching qualification. PGCE Education and PGCE Early Years do not directly award QTS.
An international teaching qualification route offered by Sunderland, designed for teachers working outside England and assessed against international teacher standards.
Qualified Teacher Status — the official English teaching qualification, required to teach in most state-maintained schools in England.
A Master of Arts — a master's-level academic qualification that deepens professional knowledge and research skills. It does not confer QTS.
Not sure which route is right for you? Contact SinoUK for an initial eligibility and pathway discussion.
SinoUK provides practical, local guidance at each stage — from understanding which route suits you, to preparing your submission to Sunderland.
A friendly first conversation about your role, experience and goals.
An honest assessment of qualification fit before anything is submitted.
Guidance on which route realistically suits your setting and timetable.
Document preparation, a personalised checklist and submission guidance.
Agreed, defined support during your studies — scope confirmed at the outset.
University recruitment and application support is separate from SinoUK's paid mentoring and professional services. The scope and duration of any ongoing support is agreed in advance — we do not offer unlimited mentoring across an entire programme.
University of Sunderland 2026/27 fee — subject to annual review and confirmation before application. University tuition fees are payable to the University of Sunderland and are separate from any SinoUK support or mentoring charges.
SinoUK support and mentoring charges are shown separately on our Pricing & Payments page.
Teacher DevelopmentThis Sunderland programme portfolio sits alongside — and expands — the SinoUK professional qualification ecosystem. Our specialist Assessment Only Route to QTS provision, SERS™ Evidence Review Service, English and maths equivalency guidance and professional mentoring all continue as before.
Whether you lead a school, university or education authority, we welcome conversations about mentoring, CPD programmes and long-term collaboration.
