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Full-time equivalent teacher (FTE)
Definition
A standardised measure of teacher workload relative to full-time employment, expressed against the normal statutory working hours for the reference period.
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FTE measures make staffing levels comparable when teachers work different schedules and allow ratios and workforce indicators to use a common workload unit.
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- OECD — Education at a Glance 2026 — Chapter D5 · Definitions — Full-time equivalent teachers (FTE) (direct)