Teacher Training College

What Teacher Training College does

Teacher Training College is a UK-based teacher training provider and a subsidiary of Bluestones Group, a diversified human capital investment company employing over 394 people across 29 UK locations. Originally established in 2017 as The Teacher Training Partnership and rebranded to Teacher Training College on 4 March 2024, the company delivers a portfolio of initial teacher training and educational leadership qualifications. Core products include the PGCE with QTS (offered via apprenticeship, traditional, independent-school, international, and assessment-only routes), the iPGCE with iQTS for teachers outside England, the MA in Educational Leadership, and the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship combined with the MA. Programmes are delivered through a school-based training model in which trainees are placed full-time in partner schools across England while completing university-accredited qualifications online via the proprietary AULA virtual learning platform, supported by Microsoft Teams for live sessions and digital portfolio submissions for assessment.

The business model is primarily structured around the UK Apprenticeship Levy. Schools with payroll exceeding £3m can draw on existing levy contributions to cover full course fees (£6,500 PGCE with QTS, £14,000 Senior Leader Apprenticeship plus MA), while non-levy schools access government co-investment covering 95% of apprenticeship costs. Additional revenue streams include tuition-fee funded PGCE with QTS (£6,500), iPGCE with iQTS international fees (£7,950), Assessment-Only QTS fees (£2,500-£3,000), and the MA in Educational Leadership (£5,000-£8,000). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, and local authorities, supplemented by self-serve individual enrollment via the website, content marketing, and free informational webinars hosted on Eventbrite.

The company serves primary and secondary schools (state-maintained, independent, and international), Multi-Academy Trusts, individual graduates and career changers, existing teaching assistants seeking qualification, and mid-to-senior school leaders pursuing leadership qualifications. Accreditation and content delivery are supported by strategic partnerships with Coventry University Group and the National Institute of Teaching and Education (NITE). The company is headquartered in Chester, UK, with a small directly-employed headcount of six, operating as part of the broader Bluestones Group portfolio.

Name

Teacher Training College

Legal name

Teacher Training College

Website

https://theteachertrainingcollege.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Teacher Training College is a UK-based, Bluestones Group subsidiary that delivers government-accredited teacher training and leadership qualifications (PGCE with QTS, iPGCE with iQTS, Senior Leader Apprenticeship, MA in Educational Leadership) to schools, MATs, graduates, and international teachers via school-based training and an online learning platform, primarily funded through the Apprenticeship Levy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Initial Teacher Training Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Secondary & Subject-Area Teacher Preparation Programs (STEM, Humanities, etc.) (EDAHAFAH)

Keywords

• Teacher training programmes
• Initial teacher training
• Postgraduate teaching apprenticeships
• Education leadership qualifications
• Qualified teacher status

Headquarters

HQ city

Chester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Levy Funding: Schools with payroll exceeding £3m contribute to the Apprenticeship Levy and can use these funds to cover full course fees for teacher training qualifications, including PGCE with QTS apprenticeships and Senior Leader apprenticeships.
2. Government Co-Investment: Schools not paying into the levy can access government co-investment where central government covers 95% of apprenticeship costs and schools cover 5%.
3. Teaching Salary Grant: Grant funding allocated to lead schools for each trainee depending on subject area (Physics, Mathematics, Computing, Chemistry receive £18,000; Geography, Languages receive £16,000; Design and Technology, Biology receive £11,000; English receives £6,000).
4. Tuition Fees - PGCE with QTS: Tuition-fee funded route for PGCE with QTS at £6,500 (or £3,250 per year for part-time). Employed route also at £6,500 (or £3,250 per year).
5. Tuition Fees - iPGCE with iQTS: International route at £7,950 total (£3,975 per year for part-time study).
6. Assessment-Only QTS Fees: UK/EU candidates pay £2,500; Rest of World candidates pay £2,750 or £3,000 (excluding travel, accommodation, and visa costs for assessor visits).
7. Senior Leader Apprenticeship plus MA: Full course fee of £14,000 including residentials, funded through Apprenticeship Levy for levy-paying schools. University bursary of 100% available for those adding MA Educational Leadership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Teacher Training College delivers university-accredited initial teacher training and education leadership qualifications through a school-based apprenticeship model. Core products include PGCE with QTS, iPGCE with iQTS (international), Assessment-Only QTS routes, MA in Educational Leadership, Senior Leader Apprenticeship, Level 5 Coaching Apprenticeship, and Teacher Degree Apprenticeships — delivered online via the AULA platform with practical school placements across England and international partner schools.

Product overview

Teacher Training College offers a comprehensive portfolio of teacher training and educational leadership qualifications. The core offerings include PGCE with QTS programmes (available via traditional, apprenticeship, international, and assessment-only routes), the iPGCE with iQTS for international teachers, and Master's level qualifications in Educational Leadership (standalone MA and combined with Senior Leader Apprenticeship). The Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship develops coaching skills in school settings. All programmes combine online learning with school-based practical experience, designed for graduates and working teachers seeking Qualified Teacher Status or career advancement in educational leadership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PGCE with QTS

Quantifiable outcome

• Trainees can earn a competitive salary while completing their QTS qualification at no cost to the school through Apprenticeship Levy funding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bluestones GroupcoreOthers · 4 March 2024Teacher Training College is a subsidiary of Bluestones Investment Group, a human capital investment company operating across multiple sectors. Bluestones employs over 394 people across 29 locations. The company falls under Bluestones' portfolio of recruitment businesses and staffing service companies.
• National Institute of Teaching and Education (NITE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNITE delivers the Senior Leader Apprenticeship plus MA in Educational Leadership qualification. The partnership combines NITE's teaching expertise with Teacher Training College's school-based training model. Course materials are written by successful head teachers who combine school leadership experience with leadership theory research.
• Coventry University GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoventry University Group provides accreditation for MA in Educational Leadership and Senior Leader Apprenticeship qualifications. The university's assessment strategy ensures fair assessment and monitors student progress. The blended learning version includes residentials at Coventry University campus near Silverstone.
• The Classroom PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated organisation within the education training ecosystem. The Classroom Partnership provides Positive Classroom Partnership wellbeing courses and is mentioned alongside Teacher Training College in delivering educational programmes and support to schools.
• International Schools (Worldwide)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational schools worldwide serve as placement providers for iPGCE with iQTS trainees. Schools must meet selection criteria to ensure they can offer appropriate support. Trainees can be employed in schools anywhere in the world while completing the qualification.
• Sean BreslinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost of information webinars about Teacher Training College programmes. Presents free webinars on Eventbrite covering teacher training options and career pathways in education.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coventry University: UK university providing accreditation for TTC's MA and Senior Leader programmes and operating its own ITT and PGCE offerings. Dual-role as both strategic partner and broader incumbent competitor in the ITT market.
• National Institute of Teaching (NITE): Large, well-funded teacher training and development organisation established by the Department for Education. Both a strategic partner to TTC (delivering Senior Leader Apprenticeship) and a broader competitor with significantly greater scale, funding, and policy influence.
• Pearson: Global education and assessment company with a presence in teacher training and qualifications, including pathways aligned to UK ITT and iQTS frameworks. Comparable as a large incumbent positioning for international and online teacher certification demand.

Direct peers

• Ambition Institute: UK teacher training and professional development provider offering ITT, early career, and leadership programmes funded through apprenticeship levies. Closely comparable to TTC across the full educator lifecycle, especially Senior Leader and CPD programmes.
• Harris Initial Teacher Education: Initial teacher training arm of the Harris Federation multi-academy trust, delivering school-based ITT and apprenticeship routes. Direct comparable as a MAT-affiliated provider with school-placement infrastructure and apprenticeship levy expertise.
• i2i Teaching Partnership: School-based teacher training partnership delivering PGCE and QTS programmes across a network of partner schools in England. Direct competitor in the school-based ITT segment, with similar trainee and school customer profiles.
• Ark Teacher Training: School-based ITT programme run by Ark, a multi-academy trust, placing trainees in partner primary and secondary schools. Direct overlap with TTC's school-based PGCE and apprenticeship model and school-segment GTM.
• TES Institute: Online teacher training provider offering PGCE and assessment-only routes via distance learning. Comparable in digital delivery model and target individual trainee customer, and a direct competitor for the assessment-only QTS segment.
• Teach First: Large UK charity delivering initial teacher training with a focus on placing graduates in schools in lower-income areas. Highly comparable to TTC's PGCE and apprenticeship routes in target customer (graduates and career changers) and delivery model (school-based with academic accreditation).
• GORSE SCITT: School-Centred Initial Teacher Training provider in the North of England offering school-based PGCE and assessment-only QTS routes. Highly comparable as a regional SCITT competitor pursuing the same apprenticeship-funded pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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