Pricing & Payments

Supporting Teachers Through Transparent Professional Guidance

At SinoUK International Teacher Development Centre, we believe every teacher's professional journey is unique. Some teachers require only a little guidance; others benefit from structured mentoring and ongoing professional support. Rather than offering one fixed package, we provide flexible support that allows every teacher to choose the level of assistance that best suits their goals, experience and budget.

Our aim is simple

To provide professional support that works for you — not to sell services you do not need.

Teacher-Centred Pricing

SinoUK has been designed by teachers, for teachers.

We understand that no two teachers have identical experience, evidence portfolios or professional development needs. For this reason we do not believe in a "one package fits all" approach.

Instead, we provide personalised recommendations following an initial consultation. You remain in complete control of the level of support you receive, and you decide the level of investment that is right for your professional goals and your budget.

There is never any obligation to purchase additional services. Our role is to recommend — not to pressure.

Services & Fees

SERS™ Professional Support

A comprehensive and structured review of your professional evidence, aligned with the Teachers’ Standards used for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England. This service provides a structured professional evaluation of your evidence portfolio and can form the foundation for future professional mentoring where appropriate.

What a SERS Review Involves

A SERS review is a structured professional evaluation of a teacher’s existing evidence against the Teachers’ Standards used for QTS in England.

It is not a simple document check. The review considers the quality, relevance, breadth, authenticity and professional significance of the evidence presented, together with how clearly it demonstrates sustained teaching practice across the Standards.

Each review includes:

  • detailed reading of the submitted portfolio and supporting evidence;
  • systematic mapping of evidence against the Teachers' Standards;
  • evaluation of the strength and relevance of evidence for each Standard;
  • identification of gaps, duplication, weak corroboration or over-reliance on limited evidence types;
  • consideration of professional reflection, pupil impact, assessment practice and evidence of normal classroom practice;
  • identification of priorities for strengthening or clarifying the portfolio;
  • a formal written SERS review report setting out findings, risks and recommended next steps;
  • where appropriate, guidance on interview readiness and how the candidate can explain and defend their evidence clearly.
Professional judgement remains central throughout. SERS does not simply count evidence pieces or rely on automated document checking. The purpose is to determine whether the evidence is convincing, balanced and professionally defensible.

Technology may support organisation and analysis; professional interpretation and judgement remain central to every SERS review.

Fee
Free

Initial Consultation

An informal, no-obligation conversation to help you understand your route to UK QTS.

  • Initial discussion
  • Eligibility advice
  • Route guidance
  • Questions answered
Fee
Silver Free / US$0 · Gold ¥3,500 / US$525 · Platinum ¥5,800 / US$875 · Diamond From ¥8,500 / From US$1,275

SERS™ Professional Support

A comprehensive and structured review of your professional evidence, aligned with the Teachers' Standards for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England. This service provides a structured professional evaluation of your evidence portfolio and can form the foundation for future professional mentoring where appropriate.

Includes:

  • Comprehensive review of submitted evidence
  • Evidence systematically mapped against the Teachers' Standards for QTS (England)
  • Evaluation of the quality, breadth and relevance of submitted evidence
  • Review of reflective professional practice
  • Identification of strengths and areas for further professional development
  • Formal Professional SERS™ Review Report
Fee
Personalised quotation

Professional Mentoring Programme

A bespoke service — not an additional SERS tier. Professional mentoring is individually designed and quoted according to the candidate's needs, school context, assessment-provider requirements and approved mentoring arrangement.

What is SERS™?

The SinoUK Evidence Review System

The SinoUK Evidence Review System (SERS™) has been developed to provide a structured and consistent review of professional evidence against the Teachers' Standards for Qualified Teacher Status (England).

The review provides teachers with a clear understanding of the strengths of their existing portfolio together with areas where additional evidence or professional development may be beneficial.

SERS™ is designed to help teachers make informed decisions before progressing to professional mentoring or formal assessment.

Why begin with SERS™?

Evidence before recommendation.

Every teacher begins their professional journey with different experiences, strengths and evidence.

Rather than making assumptions, SinoUK believes every candidate deserves a structured professional review of their existing portfolio before mentoring begins.

This allows professional recommendations to be based upon evidence rather than opinion.

Our aim is to ensure every teacher receives the level of support that is appropriate for their individual circumstances.

How Pricing Works

A transparent, four-step approach.

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Initial Consultation

    We discuss your experience and professional objectives.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Professional Recommendation

    We recommend the level of support that we believe will benefit you.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    You Decide

    You choose the level of support that best suits your needs and budget. There is no obligation to purchase additional services.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Professional Development Begins

    Your personalised journey starts with complete transparency regarding services and costs.

Payment Methods

Convenient, professional payment options.

WeChat Pay

Coming soon

Official SinoUK business payment channel being prepared.

Alipay

Coming soon

Official SinoUK business payment channel being prepared.

China Construction Bank

Bank Transfer

Bank transfer details are provided on the SinoUK invoice or payment request.

For your security, payments should only be made using payment details provided directly by SinoUK ITDC.

Professional Service Fees

SERS™ support tiers — Silver: Free / US$0 · Gold: ¥3,500 / US$525 · Platinum: ¥5,800 / US$875 · Diamond: From ¥8,500 / From US$1,275

Final Diamond price depends on the approved mentoring arrangement, candidate circumstances and level of support required. Diamond is available only where the candidate’s school and assessment provider approve the mentoring arrangement. RMB prices apply to China-based payments. USD prices are provided for international clients and are fixed package prices, not live exchange-rate conversions.

  • Full evidence review and mapping against the Teachers’ Standards.
  • Formal written SERS™ report, priority recommendations and up to 30 minutes verbal feedback.
View the SERS service

Professional Mentoring

Professional mentoring programmes are individually designed following completion of the SERS™ review. A personalised quotation will be provided before any mentoring begins. Where appropriate, staged payment options are available.

Invoicing

Professional invoices are issued for every service provided.

Official Chinese tax invoices (fapiaos) are available where required.

Please contact SinoUK if a fapiao is required for your employer or organisation.

Our Commitment

Transparent, flexible and centred around the individual teacher.

At SinoUK we believe professional development should be transparent, flexible and centred around the individual teacher.

  • What support you will receive
  • What it will cost
  • When payment is due

You will always know these things before any work begins. There are no hidden charges, and no pressure to purchase services you do not need. Our goal is to provide professional guidance that supports your career while respecting your individual circumstances and budget.

Built by Teachers. Designed for Teachers.

Helping teachers make informed professional decisions with confidence.

Every recommendation made by SinoUK is based upon professional educational experience, evidence-based practice and a genuine commitment to helping teachers achieve their professional ambitions. Our role is not to sell services — our role is to help teachers make informed professional decisions with confidence.

Not sure which level is right for you?

Start with an informal, no-obligation conversation.

Book a Free Initial Consultation