VisaChief Middle School Teacher (241311): Australian visa options
Which skilled visas Middle School Teacher is eligible for, the lists it sits on, its caveats, and who assesses it.
Middle School Teacher is ANZSCO 241311 under both the 2013 and 2022 versions. It is on the CSOL and STSOL. That makes it eligible for 7 skilled visa subclasses: 186, 190, 407, 482, 489, 491, 494.
Visas this occupation can be used for
| Subclass | Visa | Stream |
|---|---|---|
| 190 | Skilled Nominated visa (190) | Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) |
| 407 | Training visa (407) | Training visa (subclass 407) |
| 489 | Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (489) | Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated |
| 494 | Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (494) | Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream |
| 491 | Skilled Work Regional visa (491) | Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated |
| 482 | Skills in Demand visa (482) | Skills in Demand (subclass 482) - Core Skills stream |
| 186 | Employer Nomination Scheme visa (186) | Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry Pathway |
Who assesses this occupation
Skills assessments for Middle School Teacher are done by AITSL (Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited). Their site: www.aitsl.edu.au. A positive skills assessment is a prerequisite, not a points factor: without one you cannot lodge, no matter how high your points score is.
Points and this occupation
Being on the list makes you eligible; points decide whether you are invited. Score yourself on the points calculator - the minimum is 65 and invitation rounds routinely clear well above it. English is usually the fastest gain: Proficient is 10 points and Superior is 20.
Which list it is on, and why that matters
- CSOL - Skills in Demand (482) Core Skills stream and the Employer Nomination Scheme (186) Direct Entry stream.
- STSOL - Skilled Nominated (190) and Skilled Work Regional (491), with state or territory nomination.
Occupation lists change, and an occupation being removed does not affect an application already lodged. The department publishes the operative list in a legislative instrument; this page reflects the combined list as published on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Frequently asked questions
Is Middle School Teacher on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Middle School Teacher (ANZSCO 241311) is on the CSOL, STSOL.
What is the ANZSCO code for Middle School Teacher?
ANZSCO 241311 under both the 2013 and 2022 versions.
Which visas can I apply for as a Middle School Teacher?
This occupation appears against subclass 186, subclass 190, subclass 407, subclass 482, subclass 489, subclass 491, subclass 494.
Who does the skills assessment for Middle School Teacher?
AITSL (Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited) is the assessing authority for this occupation.