AITSL is the skills assessment body that applies to most teaching occupations.
- Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher (ANZSCO 241111)
- Primary School Teacher (ANZSCO 241213)
- Middle School Teacher (ANZSCO 241311)
- Secondary School Teacher (ANZSCO 241411)
- Special Needs Teacher (ANZSCO 241511)
- Teacher of the Hearing Impaired (ANZSCO 241512)
- Teacher of the Sight Impaired (ANZSCO 241513)
- Special Education Teachers (nec) (ANZSCO 241599)
The English requirement can be satisfied in two methods.
Option 1
Completion of at least four full years of study (or part-time equivalent) in higher education (university) in Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America resulting in qualification/s comparable to the educational level of an Australian Bachelor degree (Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7) or higher. This study must include a recognised initial teacher education qualification.
Or
Option 2 An Academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Test Report Form (TRF) that shows a score of at least 7.0 for both Reading and Writing; and a score of at least 8.0 for both Speaking and Listening. The IELTS test scores must appear on a single IELTS TRF and be the result of a test undertaken during the 24 month period prior to submitting an application.
Recently the assessing body allowed One Skill Retake which allows the applicants to do one English exam to satisfy the above criteria.
Other questions on English that may be useful to bear in mind.
Can I do other language tests aside from IELTS to satisfy the English language proficiency requirement?
No. AITSL will only accept an Academic IELTS Test Report Form. We do NOT accept PTE, PEAT, ISLPR, TOEFL, Cambridge or any other form of English language test.
Does AITSL accept the IELTS Online and Indicator tests?
AITSL is unable to accept the IELTS Online and Indicator tests. AITSL only accepts paper-based and computer-delivered academic version tests which are conducted at IELTS test centres.
What type of qualifications can be considered towards meeting the study option of the English language criterion?
An AITSL skills assessment can consider qualifications that are:
• completed in any of the six listed English speaking countries that results in award of a qualification; • of at least one year full-time study duration; and
• comparable to the educational level of an Australian bachelor degree (Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7) or higher.
Please note that to fulfill the study option of the English Language criterion (Option 1), your total study must equal four full years in any of the six listed English speaking countries (Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America) and this study must include a recognised initial teacher education qualification. All components of the initial teacher education qualification including supervised teaching practice must be completed in one or more of the six countries listed.
Can recognition of prior learning or other credit transfer arrangements impact meeting the study option?
Yes, credit transfer arrangements, recognition of prior learning or advanced standing may impact how AITSL assesses an applicant’s ability to meet the study option which requires four full years of study in one of the listed countries.
Can a PhD be considered towards the study option of the English language criterion? AITSL will only consider a doctoral degree completed in one of the six listed English speaking countries to be a maximum of two years of full-time study towards meeting the study option of the English language criterion. Please note that the initial teacher education including the supervised teaching practice component must also have been completed in one of the six listed countries