Applicants who have previously completed a full teacher training and had experience of class teaching, whether in mainstream education or Steiner Waldorf education, can be considered for a “fast track” course of one year. In some circumstances this can also apply to applicants who wish to train as Upper School teachers and who have the required degree qualifications needed to teach GCSE and A level. Although the above arrangement is agreed to in principle before the start of the first year of training, the final decision to grant a fast track to course completion can only be made after the first term of the training course has been completed and the students capacities thoroughly assessed.