The education sector worldwide, from early childcare to tertiary education, is constantly in demand of qualified educators. Education courses in Australia are available to international students aspiring to be educators.
However, separate teacher registrations and training apply to international students planning to teach within Australia, with each state owning its distinctive registration requirements.
How to study in Australia
Many higher education institutions in Australia offer education courses to cater to the various levels of education system: namely, pre-school, primary, secondary and tertiary education. To apply for undergraduate programs in education courses, you are required to have a Year 12 qualification or its equivalent. Proficiency in English, both in the written and spoken form, is also a core prerequisite in undertaking education courses.
A Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree program provides training for future educators to teach young children basic literacy and numeracy skills and also, develop their social skills, creativity and personalities. Secondary education degree programs tend to require the specialisation of more complex subjects such as chemistry, literature, arts, and history.
Psychology studies are also offered in the first year of most education courses as pedagogy studies are centred on human interaction and motivations. To teach in an Australian tertiary education environment, you may be required to have a postgraduate qualification.
If you are interested in other course of studies and yet, are inspired to teach, many Australian universities offer double degrees together with their education courses.
Where to study in Australia
Australia’s major universities offer quality education courses that are well received and are eligible for teaching qualifications conversion internationally. New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland remain as preferred Australian states for international students owing to the ease of accessibility and cosmopolitan appeal of its major cities.
If you are keen to return to your home country to teach, it is important to verify with the local Education Board or Ministry on its acceptance of your intended Australian-based education program and qualifications.
An average Bachelor of Education program in education is estimated to cost from $24,000 to $27,000 per annum, while a double degree combined with an education component may cost from $26,000 to $30,000 per annum.