Filipino Teachers in Australia

sunflower · March 2016

@angelicious
For migration purposes for teachers, we need to take the Academic version.

MangBerto · April 2016

Hi guys,

what's the best state to be a preschool teacher? in terms of requirements like licensing, salary, benefits etc.

Thanks

sunflower · April 2016

@MangBerto
I haven't made my move to Australia yet, but here is my take on your question (others may share based on their actual experience): Unlike in the Philippines, you do not need to take a licensure exam in Australia to become a Pre-school Teacher. You only need to have an ACECQA-recognized Early Childhood Teacher qualification (http://www.acecqa.gov.au/Qualifications.aspx). In terms of salary and benefits, I really think that the state wouldn't matter. It would mainly depend on the Child Care Centre you are working for. Hope this helps!

MangBerto · April 2016

@sunflower Thanks

Psalm_23 · April 2016

Hi! Pa tulong naman po...

I am planning to study Masters in Early Childhood Education (University of South Australia), I have been accepted pero ng defer ako next year, medyo hindi pa kase ako ready.

If ever na I will apply for PR right after completing my MA, tama po ba tong 'calculation' ko?

Nominated Occupation: Early Childhood Educator

1. Age (38 by 2019) - 25 points
2. Qualification - 15 points (degree with teaching units in Pinas, + MA in Early Childhood Educ)
3. IELTS (will work hard to get 8 in all bands) - 20 points
3. Australian qualification - 5 points
4. Regional area (South Australia) - 5 points

Additional info: no teaching experience but licensed

TOTAL = 70 points

Also, who would be the assessing body for my Bachelor's and Master's degree? AITSL po ba or ACEQCA?

Thank you po in advance!

sunflower · April 2016

@Psalm_23
That's right, you'll have 70 points if you apply for Visa 190. 65 points if you apply for Visa 189.

The only assessing authority for migrating as a teacher is AITSL. Yung ACECQA, sila yung magchecheck kung suitable yung degree mo for ECT when you're already in Australia. If you're planning to work as ECT, better check also if the degree that you want to take is in the list of approved qualifications: http://www.acecqa.gov.au/Qualifications.aspx

Good luck!

Seulange · April 2016

Hello,

I am pretty new here. I am already a PR-dependent of my husband (visa 189). And I am currently living in Melbourne, Australia. I am planning to become a registered teacher and I am curious if there are any registered teachers here? If there is, may I get some tips on how to apply?

I took up bachelor of secondary education in DLSU and I have 45 days of supervised teaching. And Im planning to take IELTS. Would anyone know if I would qualify?

Thank you.

sunflower · April 2016

@Seulange
Hi! Since you live in Melbourne, you'll have to apply for registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching (http://www.vit.vic.edu.au/registering-as-a-teacher). Regarding tips, to be honest, I don't really have any because you'll just have to submit the required documents and then you'll just have to wait for your certificate of registration. It's a very straightforward process.

Here are the requirements:

1. Proof of English Language Proficiency (ISLPR Level 4, IELTS 7.5 or PEAT Band A)

2. Overseas Criminal Record Check (NBI Clearance)

3. Evidence of Qualifications (Transcript of Records)

4. Other documents that may be requested

It would be possible for you to qualify as long as you satisfy all of the necessary requirements. Good luck!

Seulange · April 2016

@sunflower
Thank you very much for the information.

I am just afraid if they will accept my credentials as they explicitly stated that they need a 4 year course graduate. But, since DLSU follows trimestral system, it only took me 3 years to graduate. I actually don't know what they consider as a 4 year program. So, I am quite worried about that. Hope it works out

sunflower · April 2016

@Seulange
They usually mention "four-year degree or equivalent." This is my opinion on the matter, but I believe that yours is an equivalent because if you didn't have a trimestral scheme, then it would've taken you four years to graduate from the degree. Also, they'll base it off the units/courses that you took. Yours would probably have similar number of units/courses as a four-year degree course. It'll be fine. Let us know how it goes!

Psalm_23 · April 2016

Thank you @sunflower!

Would you know anyone pala who obtained a positive/suitable outcome from AITSL na walang teaching experience? I was thinking kase na what if i take again education units with at least 45 days of supervised teaching then apply after.

Seulange · April 2016

Thank you very much @sunflower
I hope it all works out in the end. And good luck on your big move.

sunflower · April 2016

@Seulange
Do feel free to post here again if you have other concerns. And thanks!

@Psalm_23
Proof of teaching experience isn't part of the requirements for AITSL's assessment for migration. So, no worries!

Psalm_23 · April 2016

Thank you again @sunflower! Goodluck din sa big move mo!

C_hiLL · May 2016

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sunflower · May 2016

@Psalm_23
Thank you! Good luck with your application, as well.

Seulange · May 2016

@sunflower

Hello again

Btw, how long did it take you to finally become a registered teacher?

Thank you.

sunflower · May 2016

@Seulange
QCT claims that the process takes around 12 weeks for overseas applications, but mine took 16 weeks.

Cherrylou · May 2016

Hi,
I'm new here...
I would really love to know what is the very first step if you intend to apply for a teaching job in australia. I am a public school teacher in the Philippines and I'd like to try my luck there...
Thanks in advance...

sunflower · May 2016

@Cherrylou
Hello! The first step is to take the IELTS (PTE and TOEFL are not accepted) with a score of at least 8.0 in Speaking and Listening and at least 7.0 in Reading and Writing. When you're done with that, the steps will generally be similar to other Visa 189/190 applications:

-Assessment through AITSL
-EOI through SkillSelect
-Lodge visa after receiving invitation to apply
-Wait for visa grant

Hope this information helped. Good luck!

Cherrylou · May 2016

@sunflower
Thank you for your reply, by the way, do I need to have Masters Degree in my educational qualifications?

sunflower · May 2016

@Cherrylou
It doesn't need to be a masters degree. Your bachelor degree only needs to satisfy the following requirements:

-Degree that is comparable to at least four-years full-time higher education
-45 days of supervised teaching practice
-IELTS Academic Version (at least 7.0 in Reading and Writing, at least 8.0 in Speaking and Listening)

Source: http://www.aitsl.edu.au/assessment-for-migration

Cherrylou · May 2016

@sunflower I see, thanks a bunch... my first step now is taking the IELTs... thanks once again

Cherrylou · May 2016

@sunflower by the way, are you in australia now?

sunflower · May 2016

@Cherrylou
That's right, IELTS muna. So you can either take it from IDP or British Council. You may read more about it from this thread: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/29/share-some-tips-on-ielts/p1

I'll be moving to Australia next month.

Cherrylou · May 2016

@sunflower
Good luck to your new phase in life...
Hope to hear your new experiences in Australia...

sunflower · May 2016

@Cherrylou
Thank you!

ipink · July 2016

@sunflower do you know of anyone who has had an assessment for pre-primary school but degree is BS Ed elementary? practicum is for grade 1 (6-7 years old). may chance kata sa AITSL?

sunflower · July 2016

@ipink
Hello! Yes, same as my case. My degree is Bachelor in Elementary Education but I applied for a Pre-Primary School Teacher assessment through AITSL. Approved naman.

Cheryllu · July 2016

@sunflower
Good morning po,
Pupuwede kaya akong mag apply sa primary grades if my bachelor is in secondary education pero experience ko is in primary grades for 9 years? But I took up a masters degree in Early Childhood Education