Teaching Australia became the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) on 1 January 2010. The skills assessments function for nominated occupations pre-primary, primary and secondary school teachers is now being provided by AITSL.
Notice of changes to assessment criteria
Changes to the English language proficiency and supervised teaching practice assessment criteria will be effective from 22 March 2010.
Skills Assessment
AITSL is the designated skills assessment authority for the following occupations under the General Skilled Migration
Program:
ASCO Code Profession
2411-11 Pre-primary school teacher
2412-11 Primary school teacher
2413-11 Secondary school teacher
AITSL's skills assessment is one part of the General Skilled Migration process.
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship's (DIAC) Australian Skills Recognition Information (ASRI) website provides information on migrating as a teacher to Australia.
Please direct all migration queries to DIAC on 1300 364 613.
APPLICATIONS FROM 22 MARCH 2010
As of 22 March 2010 the skills assessment application form will be changing to reflect the revised assessment criteria for English language proficiency and supervised teaching practice and the change of name of this assessing authority to AITSL.
Applicants applying for a skills assessment on or after 22 March 2010 must use the new application form.
All applications post marked 22 March 2010 or later will be assessed against the revised assessment criteria.