Teachers looking for Australian Immigration can apply under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program. Australia has a critical shortage of teachers needed to fill lucrative positions in Australia.

Applicants will need to meet the basic requirements for GSM, pass the Australian immigration Points Test and get the skills assessment from AITSL (Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership) to qualify for an Australian visa.

 

 

It is important to note that beginning 1 July 2012, Australian immigration will be introducing huge changes to their skilled migration program. If you wish to come under the current skilled immigration programme you should apply for a skills assessment as soon as possible. You need to be ready with your skills assessment and, have passed the English language test before you can submit your immigration application.

 

The following are occupations listed on the SOL for Teachers:
Occupation ANZSCO   Occupation ANZSCO
         
Primary School Teacher 241213   Secondary School Teacher 241411
Early childhood (pre-primary school) teacher 241111   Special needs teacher 241511
Teacher of the hearing impaired 241512   Teacher of the sight impaired 241513
Special education teachers - nec 241599      

 

Eligibility Criteria:
      • Be less than 45 years of age
      • have 16 years of education
      • have teaching related qualification such as B.Ed, M.Ed
      • have at least 1 year post qualification work experience
      • have 7 Bands in all the four modules of IELTS Academic


Before migrating to Australia as a skilled migrant you need to have your skills assessed by the relevant assessment authority for your occupation. For this occupation you will need to be assessed by AITSL (Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership). They assess professional qualifications in teaching for the purposes of skilled migration to Australia.

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All the information provided on this website is current at the time of publishing. The information and eligibility criteria mentioned in the website are general information and for reference purpose only. For proper assessment of your eligibility please fill our Free Online Assessment form.

 

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