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MissOwaa:
Thank you, I’m coming with my spouse he’s an IT specialist. The school is in London and London is really expensive. My questions:
1) My school is full time, Monday - Friday! 9-4 pm. This means I might only be able to work weekends! Please what opportunities are available for weekend jobs and any idea of the rates?
2) Also accommodation in London is pretty expensive Any ideas about cheap studio places we can stay that’s close to London or cities can we stay outside London where I can still commute to school.

I will.like to answer Q1 as a current PGCE student in the UK.
I strongly reckon that your forget about any job until you are almost done with your course. The first few months into the course was a nightmare for me despite 7 year experience as a maths teacher in Naija. The Educ system is wide and thorough, too many things to get used to as an international student.
Even when you are in school weekdays, you've got planning to do over the weekend cos at some point you workload/timetable will be overwhelming plus Uni assignments, and evidence collection.
PGCE is rigourous but quite rewarding

Hello,
Kindly advise me on the best courier service to send items to Naija through. I have been look online for some but just not sire which to patronise.

Thanks

Lexusgs430:
Which cold........ Cold never start ó...... You go hear am.........

You read my mind. I het so hot and sweaty these days.
Windows always open. But it's normal to feel cold coming from Naija weather. Naija is flipping hot!!

umarwy:
A word is enough for the wise

Met police have started picking people driving without a license/insurance.

Those using international license, make sure you are within the permitted term of use, else OYO is your case.


Invest in a full license even if you aren't planning to get a car soon.

The painful thing is this guy has had his test postponed severally due to covid. E don turn double wahala for dead body

I plan to get a car but I have the normal naija driving license not international, does that suffice please?

famzynet:
Thanks for this info. Please how long is the PGCE primary programme and like how much in pounds could it cost? I have a sister with about 15yrs experience teaching secondary English in Nigeria and looking for right pathway to come over to the UK.

Google is the best plug for the information you need. 1Search for Universities that offer the course,
2 put a call throught to them to be sure they accept international students (cos some do not).
3. Ask about their interview process (it used to be done in person/on site pre-covid).
4. Best of luck to her

Christabeliciou:
Good morning Gurus,

Please assist me with a link for Fit to fly test I can do in the England (Reading) in other to travel to Nigeria, I heard is £80 fine as I don't need higher ones. Thanks

Check at any well pharmacy in your location. I did mine there but in Stoke-on-Trent.

djo120920:
Thank you dear STENON.

I will take your suggestion. But I fear the market will be oversaturated with English teachers. What do you think? And what are the chances of gaining a job (leading to Tier 2 visa and ultimately ILR) with the QTS award?

My initial plan was to come study MSc Social Research and then go on to conduct academic research at the PhD level. I already got admission for that. But I also love teaching, especially in the classroom. And someone mooted the idea of the QTS to me. I'm about to start applying for that. Can you point me towards some universities that offer PGCE with QTS? I've seen a couple, like Reading, Coventry, and Kingston. I'd like to see if there are others as well.

Thank you again

Hello, I stumbled on your post and thought to give a sincere advice as a current PGCE student in UK. PLEASE DO NOT COME TO STUDY PGCE SECONDARY ENGLISH, IT IS HARD TO GET A JOB.
I have colleagues in Secondary English really scouting for jobs. Like you said that department is saturated. You may look at PGCE primary instead, if you want settlement.
PS. I study secondary mathematics and already got a job for September.

[quote author=LagosismyHome post=97460627]Husband niece taking care of children is something you thread carefully. UK doesnt do child labour s/quote]
The niece is over 20 years , so child labour is out. I just felt since she comes around and completed her OND waiting to begin HND.

Hello,
@justwise, @mimilyrics I am here for advice. I am already in the UK for my PGCE course and i must confess it's really tedious. I never expected the the degree of shock I'm still in and i miss my family so much.
I was about commencing the dependant visa when a thought struck me, i thought it would be better i invite my family to come visit instead since i have barely 8 months on my visa and the cost implications aren't comparable . Although, they can still do the dependant route but i prefer they don't spend so much on visa and IHS.
I also thought to have my husband's niece come over to help with the kids. I would have preferred going home but i can't due to the nature of my course, it runs alongside the sec school calendar and breaks are averagely 2weeks before the Summer holiday.
Can i please get opinions, i don't want to complicate their application. I terribly miss home and it's having a toll on my mental health.
Thank you.

The pure water/water dispenser[/quote]It was all for fun Cheers!!

natstryker:
I'm convinced someone in that ukvi office in sheffield is not just doing their job. 2nd interview since 16th and nothing yet. No email. I know a decision has been made so why the delay? Please how can I reach them?

So sorry to hear this. I am show it will come. I got mine yesterday. The wait is truly crazy.

Arhmiee:
The Lord has done it ooo���

Visa Approval!!!!!!
Biometrics and Interview on 28th August
Transferred to VAC on 22nd September
Pick up mail and passport collection on 23rd September
TLS Ikeja

No mail till collection and No 2nd interview.

At last!!! Congratulations. I pray for the good news too

STENON:
Hi everyone,

Please for those that applied for PGDE. have you collected your visa?

PGCE no Visa yet it's 5 working days after 2nd interview. Please why did you ask?

Aprokodaughter:
Hey Guys its here its here

Submitted: August 21st
Biometrics/interview: August 28th
Collection Mail: September 21st
Collection: September 21st

Visa Granted.

Thank you to everyone on this forum I really appreciate.

Congratulations sis.
28th down 25-27 to do. I wonder why they started from the rare. In all, we praise God

natstryker:
they havent sent you a mail that they will call you? thats strange. i got a mail for the call a day after my deferred complex email.

@natstryker , kindly let me know when you get a response /action from UKVI. I had my interview after your. May God grant our desires

Arhmiee:
Pls has anyone who did biometrics and interview on 28th August received any deferred complex mail or mail for 2nd interview or even collection mail?

My interview was 26th August TLS VI. I got the
deffered complex -15sept
Mail for phone interview - 16th
Phone Interview (2nd) 17th
Waiting and hoping for a favourable response soon

omopapa:
Can you educate me on the difference btw the 2 pls. Cus I knw someone who’s doing the program in unilorin

1. In Naija we only have PGDE, for those with non-eduction background transitioning into teaching.

2. iPGCE is international postgraduate certificate in
education (England) normally done as distance learning with support from learning centres e.g corona trust run the ipgce for Nothingham University and it is clearly stated that it can't get you a QTS hence not totally equivalent to the PGCE as the key module (teaching practice) isn't fulfilled.

3. There are different pathways to getting QTS (Qualified teacher status)
I. Through the SCITT School-centred initial teachers.
training. Unfortunately, most cannot sponsor tier4
students.
Ii. PGCE (from England) PGDE (Scotland). U get.
recommended for QTS after the course. Within 2-4 years from PGCE
I gope this helps

omopapa:
Please permit me to divert your attention a little.

If I were you, I’d do a one year postgraduate certificate degree in education (PGCE) program preferably in a private uni in Nigeria cus

1. You get to graduate on time with no ASUU wahala and
2. Its cheaper than doing it in the UK

After that you can then apply for qualified teacher status (QTS) even though you might have to complete the initial teacher training (ITT) in UK.

The only downside to this is that overseas trained teachers take a four year route of training before they are awarded the QTS but it’s worth Cus u will still be paid while training and working the job

I suggest this Cus of ur background and maths teachers are in high demand in the U.K.

This idea is fantastic except that
1. PGCE in Naija won't give him much opportunities in the UK. SCITT can't sponsor tier4 students.
I will suggest he enrolls in a PGCE course in UK which will in turn get him recommended for QTS. He can teach with PGCE till he feels comfortable to get QTS (within 4 years i think).

ajags80:
People,

My Biometrics and Interview, VI TLS Aug 26th. Complex/Not straight forward mail 14th Sept, Mail for Telephone Interview On 15th, Telephone Interview scheduled for 9am but started at 9.30am today. The network was poor and the Interviewer had not interacted with many Nigerians in the past or my accent is too Nigerian. We kept having to go over every response I gave. I spelt out more than 50% of my feedback.

Not to scare anyone, it took about 1 and a half hours, I found it laborious, And i had to use my initiative. The session was just so stressful.

I hope for the best and Please Pray for this Sister!

Don't fret sis, it will definitely end in praise. I will have mine tomorrow, your questions will help a great deal.

natstryker:
Also try and write down things about the course you're going for. Very important

Many thanks

natstryker:
Just did my 2nd interview. I was called with an unknown number. Interview lasted for 42 minutes.

Woooo!!!!. I just got my phone interview message today to hold tomorrow. How was rigorous was it, and is there any thing to be specifically concerned about?

Slimmzyy:
Hey Cyberknight, I think you can actually be more constructive and polite when replying people and if you don't have answers for their questions, kindly ignore!!!
If you are coming to the UK to study and live here hopefully, you need to develop your emotional intelligence.

What's impolite about telling people to read up on first hand , detailed experiences?. He even explained how to search for discuss topics. I still won't be able to understand your goad.

ajags80:
Good Evening All,

Please help. After my bio-metrics and Interview, was I supposed to get a mail from UKVI? Because I did not. My Interview was on August 26th and I just need to be sure. Someone said they should have asked me to confirm my email and i should have a mail from them. The last email I have is the TLS Contact mail about my appointment date. I used the link (TLS) to track though and its been on on stage 2 "application transferred to decision Making Center" for over a week.

Do I need to check if they have my correct email? If yes, please what email can I channel this through?

Grateful for your help and Regards.

We are in the same boat, hope to sail through nextweek.

LagosismyHome:
Some here do not read previous posts....it essential you do as it keep one educated on the end to end process

I thought i was the only one who noticed. It is best people be referred to old posts rather than repeating answers to queries. If care isn't taken, this thread will run to page 500 soon. Instead of flooding the thread, let's guide newbies to old , relevant posts.

LagosismyHome:
This our government no dey ok sha .....

Let's not forget that some of the countires these airlines come from also placed
an entry restrictions for Nigerians (COVID 19 measures), hence i see no fault in the govt reciprocating same gesture. BTW, some countries haven't opened there borders yet.......

liliberth:
Why is everyone getting just 4 questions but I got almost 20 questions. ������

Maybe you were among the first set to he interviewed. You people took forever to finish.
It's funny how we relate on nairaland and we couldn't even recognise ourselves today. Well, to identify myself, i was the Alhaja in blue gown today. Others can follow suit.

Slots are available now with vi tls, i just booked 26th August. Many thanks to @SAMDEEA123, He helped me no be small.
I have been a silent member for a while but i must confess, this group has humans with the best hearts.
Now i can sleeppppppp.

Preche214:
Please has anyone gotten an appointment date in Tlscontact V.I?

[font=Lucida Sans Unicode][/font][b][/b] FINALLY!!!!!! ALLAHU AKBAR.
I JUST DID. CONTINUE REFRESHING IT WILL DROP. I DID IT LIKE 2 MINS AGO

Hello house
Is there anyone who has been able to book appointment with VI tls in the past 25hrs? I have refreshed over a thousand time but not forthcoming, and the site won't even load on all my devices again. I will appreciate anyone that can help me with this. I have never been in a situation like this all my life. Please help a needy!!!!

Capitalbase:
Praiseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee The Lord!!!!!!;
Brethren, I know they want to off my Microphone, but The Good Lord is in charge!!!!
Assisted service 25th of August secured!!
Thanks to all of you, your advice worked perfectly. I owe U guys a bottle anytime we meet.
Make I begin prepare for interview.

Best Regards

congratulation , Ikeja or V.I

w890i:
JEHOVAH is His name! I just got 25th august!! TLS IKEJA

congratulations!!!

w890i:
JEHOVAH is His name! I just got 25th august!! TLS IKEJA

seriously!!!, V.I what's happening?