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  • Please note that GTCNI will be closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday 31st August 2026. We will reopen on Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 9:00am.

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The General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) has been promoting teacher professionalism in Northern Ireland for over 20 years.

As the professional body for teachers in Northern Ireland we are dedicated to enhancing the status of teaching and promoting the highest standards of professional conduct and practice.

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Applicants Qualified Outside of NI

Applicants Qualified Outside of NI

Please note when submitting your application to GTCNI, we cannot accept provisional qualifications. You must have been awarded your qualification before any application with GTCNI can be progressed.

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