Education · ANZSCO 241411
Secondary School Teacher immigration to Australia & Canada
Secondary teachers educate students across subject specialisations. Teacher shortages support migration; AITSL assessment and English requirements apply.
Australia pathway
Skilled migration (189 / 190 / 491)
AITSL assesses Secondary School Teacher (ANZSCO 241411), reviewing teacher-education qualifications, practicum days and the subject areas you are qualified to teach. 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
Teaching is in the education category, renewed for 2026. IRCC raised the minimum experience requirement for renewed categories to one year. You will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and qualifying language scores. We help optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile.
Why Secondary School Teacher applications most often stall
AITSL applies a higher English standard than the visa — commonly IELTS 7 in reading and writing with 8 in speaking and listening. Applicants who plan around visa-level English pass the points test and fail the assessment.
Based on files ImmiPace has reviewed. Last reviewed 2026-08-29.
Secondary School Teacher migration — common questions
Is Secondary School Teacher eligible for Australian skilled migration?
Secondary School Teacher is assessed by AITSL for Australian skilled visas (subclass 189 Skilled Independent, 190 State Nominated, and 491 Regional). AITSL assesses Secondary School Teacher (ANZSCO 241411), reviewing teacher-education qualifications, practicum days and the subject areas you are qualified to teach. 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 Secondary School Teacher fall under in 2026?
Secondary School Teacher generally falls under Education occupations. Teaching is in the education category, renewed for 2026. IRCC raised the minimum experience requirement for renewed categories to one year. 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 Secondary School Teacher in Australia?
Teacher registration is administered by state and territory authorities and is required to teach. It is separate from the AITSL migration assessment. Registration and the migration skills assessment are separate processes with separate requirements, and passing one does not satisfy the other.
Why do Secondary School Teacher skilled migration applications get refused or delayed?
AITSL applies a higher English standard than the visa — commonly IELTS 7 in reading and writing with 8 in speaking and listening. Applicants who plan around visa-level English pass the points test and fail the assessment.
What documents does a Secondary School 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.