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Hi, LO is currently almost 2. I've no understanding of the Oz schooling system so I'd appreciate any info that anyone has on this. Are there fees to pay and where do your children attend? Basically after just some names of schools I can research and interested to know your experiences with the Oz education system.

I don't think I understand what the initial teacher education part is. He sat an exam on teaching studies if that's any help? Thanks for the replies by the way. Are you teaching there now?

He didn't complete an entire years worth of teaching practice though within those 2 years

To be honest I'm not sure. I can try and explain more clearly though! The full course title was 'BSc Science with maths with QTS' It was full time.for 2 years In the first year he did some teaching practice days but the majority were done in the second year. Throughout the 2 years he was studying science and maths then doing the teaching practice element. I've emailed the uni to ask if it is considered an ITT course.

He has definitely completed more than 45 days supervised practice. This was spread over the 2 year science course and inbuilt into it. I'm going to contact the uni he went to and double check though.

I'm a citizen and plan to sponsor him on an offshore partner visa. Does he still need quals verified by aitsl? From what I've read this could lead to hI'm having a permanent visa granted straight away but correct me if I'm wrong here.Are you currently teaching there at the minute?He's going on a reccie in August to speak to QCT re. Registration. are u teaching in bris?

hello, we are thinking of moving to Brisbane in the future. we are both teachers. i have contacted QCT for some advice on our quals etc but without understanding their system i dont really know if we qualify to register or not. was hoping someone in a similar situation could help out. my husband has a 3 year BA hons in music then went on to do a 2 year science/maths BSc non hons course at uni which also included gaining QTS. not the regular PGCE route of most teachers. he also has 4 years science teaching experience. has anyone successfully registered with the QCT without a PGCE yet has QTS? any advice at all greatly received. thanks

North lakes in particular but surrounding areas also if anyone has any info. That's us3ful to know about deception bay and the other as I was looking in these areas for housing. I don't mind living with other brits haha Thanks for your helpful reply

I have had an increasing desire to move back to Oz of late but it's something the OH was reluctant to consider seriously- until last night. He started looking for vids of life in brisbane and things to do around north lakes. He seemed very impressed and expressed a desire to do a fact finding trip over sometime this year. We have a baby and one on the way so any move anywhere is going to be tough, this one especially so if it goes ahead. Luckily we have family in North lakes so would start from there. Any info on this area at all from a local's perspective would be great. Things to do Avg house prices Kid friendly things Much appreciated ☺

Hi we are thinking about a move in the next couple of years and would head to North lakes as we have family there. Desperately hoping this group will still be going strong then!!

Yes the only stuff I really want is our nice oak furniture. The rest I'm happy to have secondhand. How did you ship so cheaply? What company was that with?

Thanks for the fee guide, I was struggling trying to work out a ballpark figure. Much, much saving to do! ETA is that container price a half or full one? We don't have much stuff we would really need. We have so much junk.

Yes I think the partner visa will be the best bet. It makes me sick that it's gone up so much since we investigated it 3 years ago! Where do people find this money?! On top of that, it takes up to 15 months to be granted at the minute. Hardly value for money! Best get saving those pennies... Thanks for the reply ?

My family lived there years ago and gained citizenship after 2 years, the requirement then. Will be getting passports for the kids as you suggest. I'm a dual citizen so I also have a British passport. Thanks for the reply

I am a citizen living in the UK. I've been married for 5 years and have a child and one on the way with my husband. I've been looking at descendent visas for our children but I'm stuck with the quickest and cheapest (!!!) Way to get my OH out to Oz. I can sponsor him but at 4.5K it's so much more expensive than when we investigated 3 years ago. He is a teacher so considering sponsorship instead. I've contacted an agent for free advice but heard nothing yet. Does anyone have any advice or experience of this? Thanks