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Apply for the international relocation payment

The international relocation payment (IRP) is a payment of up to £10,000, funded by the UK government, which is available to eligible non-UK teachers of:

  • languages
  • physics
  • general or combined science when that includes physics

Eligible teachers will receive their IRP in 2 instalments of £5,000 spread over 2 years. Teachers must make separate applications for each eligible year showing they meet the eligibility requirements to receive each instalment.

Before starting your application, visit Get an international relocation payment to check the criteria you must meet to receive the IRP. You need to have started your job before you can apply.

You should also get your documents and information ready, as you will not be able to save your entries and return to the form later. It should take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Documents and information to get ready

You will need:

  • your teaching subject and the terms of your employment contract
  • your visa type and when you entered the UK
  • your passport
  • your address in England
  • your national insurance number
  • your UK bank account details
  • contact details for the school where you are employed

Start

Deadline for applications

Applications for the international relocation payment (IRP) are open from:

  • 30 September 2024 to 30 June 2025

If you start your teaching job between 1 March 2024 and 31 May 2025 you should apply now. If you are eligible, you should receive the money following successful completion of our eligibility checks. You must apply by 30 June 2025 to remain eligible.

If you start your qualifying teaching role between 1 March 2024 and 31 May 2025, you must apply before the window closes on 30 June 2025.

DfE may not be able to process late applications if you do not apply during the correct application window. If you miss the correct application window, then contact international.RELOCATIONPAYMENT@education.gov.uk explaining your circumstances and we will review your eligibility.

Contact us

For help, please email us at international.RELOCATIONPAYMENT@education.gov.uk.