Selina Smith

Thanks everyone, I did ask the agent about the list of people authorised to do it as I had also seen it on AITSL but he said that they needed to be from Australia and as we were in the UK only a solicitor could do it. If you have all followed this list on AITSL though I will too. Thank you for the replies x

It does have to be a solicitor. The going rate tree is £5 for the first doc and then £2 for each subsequent one. So unless you have a lot of documents I think £200 is way too much. Maybe try another firm.

Thank you!! Yes think I will have a look elsewhere and shop around for the solicitor. X

Hi all, who did you get to verify all of your documents for AITSL? A migration agent told me it must be a solicitor but the £200 cost seems a bit excessive?

Thanks

Hi,

Does anyone know if South Australia stipulate that your degree before PGCE has to be in Education when you apply for registration? I know this is the case for NSW and Queensland.

thank you xx

I have been looking into applying for AITSL assessment for Early Childhood teacher and I think your PGCE needs to specifically be in Early Years and it must state this on the certificate. It seems your best option will be to study an SEN specific qualification but like others have said double check with an agent. Good luck xx

Thank you, yep have all the certificates ready to go so fingers crossed for me!!! Hope you hear about your visa soon xx

Sorry Benji1980, did you do a 3 year degree in business and a PGCE with ICT specialism and you had a positive assessment from AITSL? I have a 3 year degree in Animal studies and a PGCE in Early years.

I know when it comes to registration in certain states I'll struggle that my degree wasn't education related but right now I'm more concerned with being able to get a visa to go over.

Thank you x

Good to know, I'm looking at WA. I have a Business degree have taught predominantly ICT as this was my PGCE specialism, but have been working in SEN more recently which I really enjoy!

Im glad to see you got a positive AITSL with a degree not directly related to your PGCE! Gives me hope with my Animal studies degree!! X

Not too sure about your degree but you will need at least one years work experience for South Australia and more for other States. Id run it by Go Matilda as they offer good advice. Good luck.

thanks for the reply, when you say SA require at least one years experience is that to register to teach or if you want to apply for state sponsorship with them? X

Hi everyone, I'm new to the thread too and wanted to say thanks for all of the information so far. I hoped someone will be able to help me with my query too as I don't think anyone has asked this question before (although I did post this question in the migration issues forum so sorry if you've already seen it or replied). I am currently an NQT working in an Early years unit with children aged 3-5. I previously lived in Oz for 2 years on a WHV, I came back to England to get qualified and hope to make a permanent move as my husband and I feel like Australia is definitely home for us. My concern is with applying with AITSL. I do have 5 years university education including a PGCE specifically in Early years (1 year) but my other qualifications are a HND in Animal care (3years) and a Top up BSc (Hons) in Applied Animal Studies. Very random I know!! I wondered if anyone has had a positive assessment with an obscure degree? On AITSL it does say that the degree subject does not have to be in education so as far as I can see I meet the requirements for having a minimum of 4 years university education including at least one year of ITT, I have an official letter from my university that states on my PGCE I did 110 supervised teaching days working with children aged 3-6 and my PGCE certificate states 'early years' as I heard this is needed if you wish to apply specifically for early years teacher which is on the SOL list. I know I may have trouble with my qualifications when registering with certain states to teach but for me at the moment it's about getting my family out there and would be willing to accept any type of work.

Any help, advice or other words of wisdom would be much appreciated. Thank you xx