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Skills assessments

Find information on skills assessments through AITSL.

From 7 September 2026, the AITSL skilled migration fees will change. Please refer to our fees page for more information. AITSL is currently assessing applications received in the week of 20 July 2026. Please note that we do not take phone queries and do not respond to requests for updates.

Skills assessments through AITSL

Teachers migrating to Australia on a skilled migrant visa are required to complete a teacher skills assessment through AITSL. A skills assessment determines suitability for teacher occupations for Australia’s skilled migration program.

In this section you’ll find information on the application process and what to do after the assessment.