This guide walks through every realistic pathway for migrating to Australia as an Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher under ANZSCO 241111. 241111 sits on the MLTSSL + CSOL — meaning Subclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 491, Subclass 186 Direct Entry, Subclass 494, and Subclass 482 Core Skills are all open.
For the assessing-authority detail, see the 241111 skills assessment guide. For worked numbers, see the 241111 cost & timeline case study.
Visa eligibility snapshot
| Visa | Status for 241111 |
|---|---|
| Subclass 189 (Independent points-tested) | Open ✅ |
| Subclass 190 (State-nominated PR) | Open ✅ |
| Subclass 491 (Regional Provisional) | Open ✅ |
| Subclass 186 Direct Entry | Open ✅ |
| Subclass 482 Core Skills | Open ✅ |
| Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer-sponsored Regional) | Open ✅ |
What ANZSCO 241111 covers
- Pre-school / kindergarten teacher — typically 3-5 years
- Senior early childhood teacher / educational leader
- Director / nominated supervisor (with additional qualifications)
Realistic 186 / 482 / 494 sponsors
- Major early-learning operators — Goodstart Early Learning (largest non-profit), G8 Education, Affinity Education, Guardian Childcare and Education, Story House, Petit Early Learning Journey, KU Children's Services
- State / territory pre-schools / kindergartens — every state runs free / subsidised kindergarten programmes
- Independent / Catholic / Anglican school early years — pre-school programmes attached to primary schools
- Aboriginal community-controlled early childhood services
Common mistakes
Confusing 241111 with 421111 Child Carer. Early Childhood Teacher = AQF Bachelor degree-level. Child Carer = AQF Cert III / Diploma trade-level (different code).
Tools to plan your pathway
- Eligibility wizard
- Visa fee calculator
- ANZSCO search — confirm 241111 vs 421111
- Document checklist
Where to verify the rules
Next step
Want to model 189 vs 190 vs 491 vs 186 vs 494 vs 482 against your early childhood teaching profile? Book a 30-minute free strategy call.