Who assesses Primary School Teacher (241213) for migration?

AITSL (Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership) is the assessing authority for Primary School Teacher under code 241213. It assesses your initial teacher education against Australian requirements, including length of study, supervised teaching practice and English language proficiency.

Which occupation lists include Primary School Teacher?

Our current data places 241213 on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This links to visa subclasses 190, 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

What evidence helps a Primary School Teacher (241213) skills assessment?

Prepare initial teacher education of at least four years with supervised teaching practice in primary schools. Reference letters should describe duties such as: plan lessons across English, mathematics, science, HASS and other learning areas.

Where do Primary School Teachers (241213) work in Australia?

Primary School Teachers are commonly employed by government, Catholic and independent primary schools. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 241213.

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Primary School Teacher 241213

Yes. Primary School Teacher (241213) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the STSOL and CSOL. AITSL is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 190, 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407.

Primary School Teacher (241213): Teach a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum to primary school students.

ANZSCO 241213 covers the Primary School Teacher occupation: professionals focused on teaching the full primary curriculum to children in Foundation to Year 6. Classified under Primary School Teachers (2412) at ANZSCO Skill Level 1, it is assessed by AITSL. Below, EMC Australia explains how Primary School Teachers can turn their experience into an Australian visa pathway. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a AITSL skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

241213

Assessing authority

AITSL

Occupation lists

STSOL · CSOL

Industry

Education & teaching

Can this occupation migrate?

Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.

Primary School Teacher can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.

Potential visa pathways

Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.

Points-tested

For skilled applicants who may qualify on occupation, skills assessment, points and invitation.

Employer-sponsored

For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.

Other pathways

These are the other subclasses stored for this occupation.

407 · Training visa

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether Primary School Teacher is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.

EOI and state nomination

NSWclosed
VICclosed
QLDclosedFar North Queensland
SAunavailable
WAnot announcedKimberley, Goldfields, Pilbara
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosedNorthern Territory DAMA

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Primary School Teacher

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. AITSL is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.

AITSL

How skills assessments work

Points and other factors

The occupation is only the starting point.

Age

Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.

English

Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.

Skilled employment

Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.

Qualifications

Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.

Australian study and partner

Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.

Nomination

State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.

Points calculator

Occupation match

Is Primary School Teacher the right code?

Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.

Plan lessons across English, mathematics, science, HASS and other learning areas
Differentiate teaching for students at different levels
Assess and report on student progress
Manage classroom behaviour and wellbeing
Meet with parents and collaborate with colleagues

Questions

Before you start an assessment

AITSL (Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership) is the assessing authority for Primary School Teacher under code 241213. It assesses your initial teacher education against Australian requirements, including length of study, supervised teaching practice and English language proficiency.

Not sure which pathway fits.

Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.