Teacher Education Would you like to become a teacher? Most of OzTREKK's Australian universities offer teaching degrees! You can complete your studies at a variety of locations across the country, from the tropical north, to the bustling east coast, and even on the adventurous west coast. Studying at Teachers' Colleges in Australia Looking to complete your teacher training in a more tropical climate? Look no further—Australia has some both undergraduate and postgraduate options available! If you’d like to become a teacher and already have a degree, you will apply for Master of Teaching programs in Australia. These program options are generally 2 years and offer the opportunity to specialize in early childhood education, primary, or secondary levels of education. These programs aim to provide you with both the critical and theoretical skills needed in the classroom, along with the necessary preparation to work in a variety of curriculums. If you are looking to complete your teaching program in Australia and return to Canada to practice, you will need to be mindful of the varying provincial requirements. Australian Teaching Programs Compare Programs Click on the “Compare Programs” button to compare Australian teaching program admissions requirements. Graduate Master of Teaching View Program Graduate Master of Teaching View Program Graduate Master of Teaching View Program Graduate Master of Teaching and Learning View Program Graduate Master of Teaching View Program Graduate Master of Teaching View Program Graduate Master of Teaching View Program Graduate Master of Teaching View Program Practicing as a Teacher in Canada Teaching is a regulated profession in Canada. Each province and territory in Canada has its own individual certification board. If you wish to teach in any one of these locations, you must apply to for certification though the specific provincial or territorial certification board. This stands for all students, whether they have completed their teacher education in Canada or abroad. Upon completion of a teacher education program, you must first need to gain teacher certification through the province or territory in which you wish to work. If you have any specific questions about the teacher certification requirements in the province you plan to work in after completing an Australian teacher education degree, you should contact the appropriate regulatory body for more information. List of provincial teacher education regulatory bodies on the Canadian Teachers’ Federation website. OzTREKK maintains a strong relationship with our universities, consulting them and working together with them to create teacher education programs that work for our Canadian students. Teaching in Australia Similar to the education system in Canada, if a university offers a teacher education program, that program must allow graduates to meet teacher certification requirements in the Australian state in which the program is offered. Please note that just like the provincial regulatory bodies governing teacher education in Canada, not all Australian states have the same teacher certification requirements. For this reason, if you have been certified in the Australian state in which you undertook you program and you wanted to teach in another Australian state, you would be required to apply for certification again through that state’s certification board. If you wish to stay in Australia to teach after completing your degree, you will also be required to obtain the appropriate Australian visa. For more information about staying in Australia or coming home to Canada to teach, please visit our Practicing as a Teacher in Canada page. Related FAQs Have a Question About Australian Teachers' Colleges? View All See below for some frequently asked questions. Still need answers? Send us a request for information or contact an admissions officer today. Are there any scholarships for international students? Scholarship options in Australia are usually limited for international students as they tend to be reserved for those undertaking postgraduate research degrees; however, we can advise you where to look and whether specific programs have a history of offering scholarships. Occasionally, scholarships are granted to high achievers—those with very high marks. In previous years, we have seen $5000- to $10,000-scholarships given to OzTREKK students. Check out OzTREKK’s Financing page to learn more about scholarships and paying for your degree. I received a low mark on my prerequisite course. Will this impact my application? To meet the prerequisite subjects, you need to have been granted the credit (passed); the grade isn’t considered in the prerequisite assessment. What does “rolling admissions” mean? Rolling admissions means the university assesses applications as they are received, or on a “first come, first served” basis. As soon as they’ve met the quota and the program is filled, they close the applications. So, for a program that has rolling admissions, the earlier you apply the better! How does OzTREKK know if my application will be competitive? The majority of Canadians applying to full-degree programs in Australia (i.e., not study abroad courses, which usually only last a semester or two) apply through OzTREKK. They’re studying medicine, dentistry, law, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, etc. Since they’re using OzTREKK’s services, this gives us a good idea of the starting point of a competitive application each year, allowing our admissions officers to help you determine which universities/programs are most likely to present you with a letter of offer! You can get started on determining your chances by reviewing the admissions requirements on each program page. Then, visit our GPA Conversions and Eligibility pages for details and suggestions to help you get into the program of your dreams. Of course, OzTREKK is always here to help if you have questions. What is a 5.0 GPA in Australia? Unlike in Canada, GPAs in Australia are simple. They are standardized, so they mean the same thing to everyone. In Australia, a 5.0 / 7.0 would roughly translate to a 2.7 / 4.0 or approximately 70% – 72%, but keep in mind all universities assess slightly differently. Learn more on our GPA Conversions page where we list the most common Canadian GPA scales to their corresponding Australian GPA grade. Which prerequisites do I need? Prerequisite courses vary by university and by program. We’ve listed university- and program-specific requirements on each program’s page under “Admissions Requirements.” What are official transcripts, and how do I send them? Currently, our Australian universities require original transcripts to assess your application—certified by OzTREKK, which means we have to put our stamp on paper. Literally. Usually, students order transcripts from their high school, college and/or university and have them mailed to our office. Alternatively, you can pick up your transcripts and mail them to OzTREKK, as long as they remain in their original, sealed envelopes. You will need to submit final transcripts (showing your degree/diploma is completed) from every institution you have attended. We only require one copy of each transcript, even if you apply to multiple universities or programs. OzTREKK educational services 301-1 Sherbrooke St. E. Perth, ON K7H 1A1 CANADA Alternatively, your high school, college and/or university can email them to [email protected]. P.S. Try sending your documents via FedEx and Purolator, especially when you need your documents to arrive at our office ASAP. If you use Canada Post’s courier Xpresspost, please don’t request a signature, as this can add unexpected delays! As soon as your transcript arrives, we’ll let you know! What if I don’t have a completed undergraduate degree? You may consider Bachelor of Education program options; however, in some provinces this degree alone may not meet the requirement to return to Canada to teach. You’ll want to familiarize yourself with the provincial teaching requirements before committing to an undergraduate-level teaching program. If I have already completed a teaching program, are there additional education programs I can pursue? Yes, students who have a completed teaching qualification can look to build upon their education by completing a Master of Education program. Several different streams are available, should you wish to focus on a particular major. Credit is available, pending on your prior academic courses. You may also complete this course online. For more information about your options, please contact OzTREKK at [email protected]. What if my transcripts / documents are not in English? If your documents are not in English, you must provide full translation of each document, either prepared by your university or by a registered translator. You must not translate the documents yourself. Please note OzTREKK must receive the official translation directly from the university or translator in order to certify the document. If I want to teach secondary school, how many courses do I need for the teaching areas? If looking to complete a Master of Teaching at a secondary level, you’ll need to ensure you have the appropriate number of courses to be considered for two teaching areas. Students will need to have completed a bachelor’s degree in a relevant study area to the teaching areas they are wishing to pursue. You will generally need a minimum of 6 courses for your first teaching area, and 4 courses for your second. These will need to come from second year and above in most circumstances. To ensure you have what you’ll need for the secondary teaching level, feel free to contact OzTREKK for more information! Can I apply for credit for a teaching program? To receive credit for a Master of Teaching program, you must have previously completed courses at a master’s level. If you have an undergraduate degree, those courses will not be approved for credit. If you have a master’s degree, let us know and we’ll send you the steps to apply for credit. Can I teach in Canada after I graduate? Each Canadian province and territory has its own teacher certification board and specific requirements that must be met before you can become certified to teach in that region. This is true for all teacher education graduates, whether they have completed their degree in Canada or abroad. If you have any specific questions about the teacher certification requirements in the province you plan to work in after completing an Australian teacher education degree, you should contact the appropriate regulatory body for more information. See the list of provincial teacher education regulatory bodies on the Canadian Teachers’ Federation website. OzTREKK consults its university partners and works with them to make sure we only feature teacher education programs that work for Canadian students. Australian Teachers' Colleges Admissions OfficerKrys Peplinski I’m an animal lover, anglophile, and I alternate between INTP and INTJ. I’m currently finishing my own degree online, with a particular interest in medieval English history. Krys is part of OzTREKK’s Dentistry/Law/Pharmacy/Teaching hub with Jennifer, Matthew, and Emily. Go, team! Food: Anything spicy Drink: Replicating Milestones’ Bellinis at home Movie: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey TV Shows: Most recently, binging Ted Lasso or Stranger Things Music: Just about anything from medieval to modern, with a particular soft spot for ’80s alternative Authors/Books: Louise Penny or Diana Gabaldon are safe bets Superpower: Reinvention Email: [email protected] Related News View All 6 April 2023 · OzTREKK How Do I Send My Transcripts? So, what’s the best way to send your transcripts? How many should you order? Where do you send them? What if your transcripts aren’t in English? We’re going to answer all your transcripts FAQs! 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