VETASSESS Skills Assessment

Overview  

The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) is the Australian authority to conduct skill assessments for individuals seeking recognition of their teaching qualifications in Australia. The AITSL skill assessment will evaluate the qualifications and teaching experience of individuals against Australian standards to determine their eligibility for migration or employment in teaching roles. 

What is AITSL skill assessment requirement?  

Unlike other skilled occupations, teachers do not need to prove their teaching experience to obtain a positive skills assessment. Only two criteria are applied to assess if you are qualified to be a teacher in Australia.   

• Qualifications:   

You must have completed a minimum of four years’ full time higher education study. Your study must include a relevant initial teacher education qualification and can include other qualifications.  

Your study must include an initial teacher education qualification comparable to the educational level of an Australian Bachelor degree (Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7) or higher, which includes:   

(1) at least one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education (university) level study of initial teacher education  

(2) completion of at least 45 days of supervised teaching practice with students in education programs 

Other higher education qualification contributing to the four years of study must be comparable to the educational level of an Australian Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree (Australian Qualifications Framework Level 6) or higher.  

If you are applying for skill assessment for Special Education Teachers, Special Needs Teacher, Teacher of the Hearing Impaired or Teacher of the Sigh Impaired, then you also must meet the below requirements:  

1. Your degree must include at least one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) study about relevant special education and this study must lead to award of a qualification comparable to Australia Bachelor degree or higher.  
2. If this study is part of the initial teacher education qualification, supervised teaching practice must be fulfilled specifically with the group of students that you will teach. For example, if your qualification is to teach Hearing Impaired students, then you need to work with Hearing Impaired students during your teaching practice.  
3. If this study is pursued separately from the initial teacher education, the special education study must encompass at least 30 days of supervised teaching practice focused on the group of students that you want to teach.  

• English proficiency:   

Since teaching requires a high language proficiency to teach students, the English score required for skill assessment is high compared to other occupations. You can choose one of the following options to prove your English skills.  

1. An Academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) that shows a score of at least 7.0 for both Reading and Writing; and a score of at least 8.0 for both Speaking and Listening. The IELTS test scores must be the result of a test undertaken during the 24-month period prior to submitting an application.  
2. Completion of at least four full years of study (or part-time equivalent) in higher education in Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States of America resulting in qualification/s comparable to the educational level of an Australian Bachelor degree (Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7) or higher. This study must include a recognised initial teacher education qualification.  

To know if you are eligible for an AASW skill assessment, contact our Migration Agent today on 07 3003 1899 or hello@solmigration.net.  

How to apply for a Skill Assessment ALTSL?  

To apply for the AITSL (Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership) Skill Assessment, follow these steps: 

• Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for the AITSL skill assessment. Typically, this includes holding a teaching qualification from an accredited institution and meeting the English requirement (7.0 IELTS for reading and writing and 8.0 IELTS for speaking and listening). 

• Gather Documents: Collect all necessary documents. These may include but not limited to: 

1. ID documents (Passport, National ID/Birth Certificate, your official photo when bearing the ID document),  
2. Academic transcripts 
3. Degree certificates 
4. Supervised teaching practice statement 

• Create an Account: Visit the AITSL website and create an account if you haven’t already. Log in to access the application form for the skill assessment. 

• Complete Application Form: Fill out the skill assessment application form accurately and thoroughly. Provide detailed information about your education, teaching qualifications, work experience, and any other relevant details as requested. 

• Submit Supporting Documents: Upload all required supporting documents as specified by AITSL. Ensure that these documents meet the necessary standards and are valid. 

• Pay Fees: Pay the applicable application fees.  

• Review and Submit: Review your application carefully before submission. Once submitted, you’ll receive confirmation and instructions for the next steps in the assessment process. 

• Provide more information if required: AITSL may require you to submit the Skilled Employment Statement (SES) in some cases.  

What is the AITSL skill assessment fee?  

Please note that you must make the payment through Visa or Master Card. Once you pay the assessment fee and submit your application, you will be unable to make any changes to your application.  

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