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Standards and procedures

The Accreditation Standards and Procedures set out the requirements that an initial teacher education (ITE) program must meet to be nationally accredited.
The Accreditation Standards and Procedures set out the requirements that an initial teacher education (ITE) program must meet to be nationally accredited. They were initially developed in 2011 and revised in 2015, with further updates made in 2018, 2019, 2023 and 2025. The 2025 update incorporates the 2023 addendum and streamlines the document by reducing overlap and removing Program Standard descriptors that added little value to the quality of ITE programs. The Accreditation Standards and Procedures embody a commitment to driving improvement in ITE.

Key dates for transition

DateActivity
From 1 January 2026 12 months of transition and familiarisation  
1 January 2027 Implementation of the Revised Accreditation Standards and Procedures 

 

ITE Reform
Improving ITE with the teaching performance assessment
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