Teaches classes in English to students whose first language is a language other than English.
“TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES teach classes in English to students whose first language is a language other than English.”
None listed under ANZSCO 249311.
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
State or territory nominated permanent residence. +5 points and access to a state's occupation list.
Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191
Provisional regional visa via state/territory or family sponsorship. Live, work and study regionally for 3 years; pathway to PR via 191.
Provisional visa for regional employer sponsorship. 3-year commitment with a clear pathway to permanent residence via 191.
Closed to new applications. Pathway to subclass 887 permanent residence for existing 489 holders.
Closed to new applications since 16 Nov 2019. Existing holders retain a pathway to SC 887 PR.
Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway
Workplace-based training visa. Up to 2 years for occupational training, professional development or registration requirements.
Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)
This occupation is eligible under the following DAMA regions, which may offer concessions on age, English, and salary requirements.
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Personalised for Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ANZSCO 249311). Estimated pathway timeline: up to 24 months.
On STSOL · Skill Level 1
60 days to lodge · SC 190 DHA processing
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