Education · ANZSCO 241111
Early Childhood Teacher immigration to Australia & Canada
Early childhood teachers educate and care for young children. In demand across states; AITSL assessment required.
Australia pathway
Skilled migration (189 / 190 / 491)
AITSL assesses Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher (ANZSCO 241111), checking that your qualification specifically covers the birth-to-five age range. A positive skills assessment is required before an Expression of Interest. Points cover age, English, education, and experience; state nomination (190) or regional (491) can add points.
Canada pathway
Express Entry & 2026 category draws
2026 category: Education occupations
Within the renewed education category for 2026 category-based draws. You will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and qualifying language scores. We help optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile.
Why Early Childhood Teacher applications most often stall
General primary or education degrees are frequently assessed as not meeting the early-childhood specialisation. The qualification must cover the early-childhood age range explicitly — later experience does not repair a qualification gap.
Based on files ImmiPace has reviewed. Last reviewed 2026-08-29.
Early Childhood Teacher migration — common questions
Is Early Childhood Teacher eligible for Australian skilled migration?
Early Childhood Teacher is assessed by AITSL for Australian skilled visas (subclass 189 Skilled Independent, 190 State Nominated, and 491 Regional). AITSL assesses Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher (ANZSCO 241111), checking that your qualification specifically covers the birth-to-five age range. Occupation lists and state nomination criteria change, so always confirm current eligibility with the Department of Home Affairs and the relevant assessing authority.
Which Canada Express Entry category does a Early Childhood Teacher fall under in 2026?
Early Childhood Teacher generally falls under Education occupations. Within the renewed education category for 2026 category-based draws. For renewed categories IRCC requires at least one year of experience in an eligible occupation. Category eligibility can matter more than raising your CRS score, because category rounds frequently invite below the general cut-off.
Do I need registration or a licence to work as a Early Childhood Teacher in Australia?
State and territory requirements apply to early-childhood settings, including working-with-children checks. Registration and the migration skills assessment are separate processes with separate requirements, and passing one does not satisfy the other.
Why do Early Childhood Teacher skilled migration applications get refused or delayed?
General primary or education degrees are frequently assessed as not meeting the early-childhood specialisation. The qualification must cover the early-childhood age range explicitly — later experience does not repair a qualification gap.
What documents does a Early Childhood Teacher need for a skills assessment?
Typically: degree certificates and transcripts, detailed employment reference letters matching the duties of the nominated occupation, CV, English test results, and identity documents. ImmiPace reviews your documents and prepares a submission-ready file.