Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Duration: Typically, 2 years

Professional Experience: Includes supervised teaching placements in secondary schools to develop practical teaching skills.

Entry Requirements:

A relevant bachelor's degree with studies in two teaching areas.
IELTS score of 7.5 overall, with no band less than 7.0, and a minimum of 8.0 in speaking and listening.

Curriculum:

Emphasizes teaching methodologies for adolescents aged 12 to 18.
Covers curriculum planning, assessment strategies, and subject-specific pedagogy.

Pathways to Permanent Residency (PR)

Skilled Occupation Lists:

Teaching professions, including Primary and Secondary School Teachers, are listed on Australia's Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), making them eligible for various skilled migration visas.

Skills Assessment:

Graduates must obtain a positive skills assessment from the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) to be eligible for skilled migration visas.

Skilled Migration Visas:

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189): A points-based visa for skilled workers not sponsored by an employer or family member, nor nominated by a state or territory.

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): Requires nomination by an Australian state or territory government.

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491): Allows skilled workers to live and work in regional areas; nomination by a state or territory or sponsorship by an eligible family member is required.

English Language Proficiency:

High proficiency in English is essential. Applicants must achieve superior scores in the IELTS test, which also contribute to points in the migration process.

Considerations for International Students

Course Accreditation: Ensure the chosen Master of Teaching program is accredited by the relevant Australian authorities, as this is essential for both professional practice and migration purposes.

Regional Study: Studying in regional areas may provide additional points for migration and access to specific regional migration schemes. Recent initiatives aim to attract international graduates to regional areas to address skill shortages.