Australia
Teacher Visa Route
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
Teacher shortages in regional areas drive state nominations; AITSL assessment is the key step.
Minimum Salary
A$80,000
Processing Time
12–20 weeks
Path to PR
Immediate PR
Job Offer
Not required
Language requirement:
Competent English (IELTS 7.0 per band for AITSL)
Eligibility requirements
- 1Teaching degree and positive AITSL (Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership) skills assessment
- 2State/territory teacher registration
- 3IELTS 7.5 overall (7.0 per band) for AITSL assessment
- 4Minimum 65 points and state nomination
- 5Age under 45
Document checklist
- Valid passport
- AITSL skills assessment outcome
- IELTS test results
- Teaching degree and transcripts
- Proof of teaching experience
- Police clearance (including Working with Children check)
- Medical examination results
Step-by-step process
- 1
Apply to AITSL for skills assessment
- 2
Complete IELTS at 7.0+ per band
- 3
Apply for state/territory nomination via the relevant government website
- 4
Submit EOI in SkillSelect with state nomination
- 5
Receive invitation and lodge visa application
- 6
Complete medical and police checks
- 7
Apply for state teacher registration
Official source
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