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The QTS Professional Skills test is used to determine the skills required to be a teacher. Once passed, you automatically qualify to be a teacher, which can help to secure your career in teaching.

The QTS test itself, does not determine your ability to teach a specific subject, but rather your capabilities in general skills. These skills are assessed using the following test types:

A numeracy test consisting of 28 questions that you will have 48 minutes to complete. The QTS numeracy assessment looks at both written and mental arithmetic, as well as data questions. A literacy test consisting of between 41-49 questions that you will have 45 minutes to complete. The QTS literacy assessment looks at spelling, punctuation, grammar and comprehension questions.

Whilst you are allowed to take this test up to three times, only your first attempt is free. It is, therefore, important that you come prepared to your assessment and know what to expect. The pass mark for this test is 63% and so it is really important that you come prepared to your assessment.

We have put together a number of practice packages for individuals who are due to take the QTS test, to help them prepare in advance of their assessment. Our online portal allows you to practice 24/7 and provides useful hints and tips to help you. We also show demonstrations on how to answer questions so that you can apply what you have learnt and improve your score.