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How long does it take to become a teacher in Australia?

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If you get both an undergraduate and graduate degree in teaching, that will take about 6 years total. You may also need 1-2 years of classroom experience (e.g., as a student teacher). If you live abroad, you’ll also have to complete an Assessment of Overseas Teaching Qualifications, which can take several weeks to process.

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How much does a teacher in Australia earn in a year?

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Primary school teachers can make anywhere from about AU$50,000 to AU$94,000 per year. Salaries vary depending on factors like the region, the teacher’s experience level and qualifications, and the grade level at which they are teaching.

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Is there a shortage of teachers in Australia?

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Yes, there is a critical shortage of teachers in Australia as of the beginning of 2020. There’s a particular need for teachers in the fields of technology, English, PE, math, and science.

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I hold a diploma in Basic Education, can I become a teacher in Australia?

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Yes. Australian universities offer two types of post teacher training courses; the Graduate Diploma of Education and the Master of Teaching. Both are recognized teaching qualifications, and completing either will make you eligible to apply for provisional registration as a teacher in Australia.

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I have a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in physics. Can I become a teacher in Australia?

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There's one set of requirements to be allowed to enter a country, another set to be allowed to work there and another set to work as a teacher. You may be the best teacher, but if you do not qualify for an entry visa or a work permit, you can have all the degrees you like, but they won't help. These degrees you mention are not by themselves enough to get into Australia. Apply for an entry visa and a work permit. Of course, the fact that you have these degrees does help, but it's not all you need.

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I have a bachelor degree in B.Com (Hons) and want to become a teacher in Australia. Am I eligible for that?

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To become a teacher you must possess teaching skills proven by having a graduate certificate or degree in teaching in order to teach in Australia. Since you have a degree, a certificate should be enough, or you might consider a Masters in some form of education of interest to you.

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I have a bachelor's degree in English literature. What else do I need to become a teacher in Australia?

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Either earn a bachelor's (4-year) degree in education, or get a bachelor's in another discipline and then get a master's degree in teaching. Then apply for a teaching registration in Australia. Visit examsaga website for more info.

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