Entry requirements
Minimum number of points needed to be qualified: 50
The programme is open to holders of the bachelor, master, engineer or equivalent degree.
Candidates are qualified for the studies based on the results of their interview.
Knowledge of English at least at C1 level is required.
A positive result of the admission procedure is equivalent to confirmation of the candidate’s competence to study in English (in the case of candidates who do not have proof of at least C1 level of English).
An interview in English concerning the knowledge of following materials.
1. Cabrera Martirena, C. (n.d.). How young ELLs can learn English and content simultaneously . Edutopia. Retrieved July 1, 2025, from https://www.edutopia.org/ article/how-young-ells-can- learn-english-content- simultaneously
2. Collins, M. (2024, June 18). Supporting English learners in science classes . Edutopia. https:// www.edutopia.org/article/ supporting-english-learners- science-classes
3. Dweck, C. (2014, November). The power of believing that you can improve [Video]. TED Conferences. https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=_ X0mgOOSpLU
4. Prabhu, N. S. (2019). Foreword: On the value of shared experiences. In A. Maley (Ed.), Developing expertise through experience (pp. i–ii) [PDF]. British Council. https://www. teachingenglish.org.uk/sites/ teacheng/files/K033_ Developing_Expertise_ Experience_Web_0.pdf
5. Robinson, K. (2006, February). Do schools kill creativity? [Video]. TED Conferences. https://www.ted. com/talks/ken_robinson_says_ schools_kill_creativity
The oral exam interview is designed to assess the candidate motivation, commitment and readiness to pursue the studies at the GPTE. The interview will be conducted in English as a face-to-face meeting or via an online platform with 2 interviewers. The questions will address reasons for wanting to teach, the candidates’ previous experiences related to teaching and learning, as well as the candidates’ awareness of the important current issues in education. The aim of the interview is to assess communication skills appropriate for professional situations, ability to explain the ideas, and ability to justify them.
Sample questions:
- Have you worked with children in any context? Be prepared to talk about your experiences. What is it about these experiences that has led you to apply?
- Think about what makes you suitable to be a teacher and how you could tell someone about this.
- Consider what you think the qualities of effective teachers are. Why do you believe this?
- Make yourself aware of the important current issues in education. What are some current issues related to educational topics covered by the media?
- What difficulties are you likely to encounter as a teacher and how would you deal with them?
- Do you have any special skills that would contribute to your role as a teacher?
Maximum number of points: 100
Minimum number of points needed to be qualified: 50
Date of the qualifiaction interview: 19th of September, 2025, from 10:00 a.m (interview will be conducted online via Zoom)
Announcement of results: 24th of September, 2025
Reception of documents:
- I round: 25th-26th of September, 2025
- II round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during I round): 29th-30th of September, 2025