TIPD - Teachers International Professional Development

How do we apply?

If you are interested in applying for a school-determined visit, this will need to be done at least four months prior to departure. Given that it is preferable for visits to take place outside of normal school hours, to minimise disruption to pupil learning, we envisage that the majority of visits will take place during half-term periods., unless schools are able to meet their own supply cover costs for other dates.

Application forms are available download, by clicking the appropriate link at the bottom of this page. The forms that need to be completed are:

  1. TIPD 7 – Specific Planning Proposal Form. This needs to be completed by the Group Leader for the Visit.
  2. TIPD 8 – Teacher Application Form. This needs to be completed by each individual participant for the proposed visit.

Please ensure that all forms are completed electronically where possible, and have all the necessary signatures.

Please note that applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, until we have filled our contracted number of places, and are satisfied that the proposed visit is acceptable in terms of theme and timing.

What happens once the Trust has received applications?

Once we have received a completed set of application forms, we will be responsible for ensuring the eligibility of the proposal and of each applicant, in accordance with the set DfES criteria. Once this has been done, potential participants will be notified, in writing, whether or not the applications have been successful.

Once an application has been deemed successful, the Trust will work closely with the Group Leader for the visit, in planning all practical arrangements. A comprehensive information pack will be sent to all participants once arrangements have been made.

Application Forms
Where do we send our forms?

Specialist Schools and Acadamies Trust