Institute Of Education

I am working on an MA at the IOE and I feel like the modules are not preparing me at all for my future profession. It is all independent study with very little contact time. I am an international student, so the structure is different than what I am used to. However, I feel like I moved all the way here to learn from these experts in the field; I could have read these books at home. If my tuition wasn’t already paid for, I would not continue on this course.
I love London, but I am definitely not a fan of the IOE.

I’m currently working on completing my MA at the IOE, and I have nothing but good things to say about my experiences there. The student body is incredibly diverse and as an international student, I feel very comfortable there. I’ve made close connections with people from all over the world which will no doubt stay with me for the rest of my life. The instructors that I’ve worked with are true educators… no one that I have worked with has appeared to sacrifice learning on the altar of research no matter what pressures are placed upon them by governmental bodies. The collaboration is impressive. I am on a first name basis with many of my instructors and I have met some of the biggest names in educational research since joining the IOE last year.
My only complaint would be Admissions and Registry. They can be more than a litlte difficult to work with, but they appear to be sincerely working on those issues and have solicited a lot of feedback from students, so this may already be an issue of the past. Even so, any difficulties in getting in the door, and/​or getting a visa are worth the effort for the quality of the education you will receive.
I love the IOE. :)