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Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

About this program

Griffith's Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is a 120-credit-point degree, 1.5 years full-time, taught at Brisbane South and online. It combines academic knowledge with practical teaching skills for teaching English as a second or foreign language, with a strong focus on the Asia-Pacific region, an intercultural perspective, and the analysis of how second and foreign languages are learned. The degree is endorsed by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme. Entry is a recognised bachelor degree, with IELTS 6.5. Graduates work as language instructors and literacy educators and in directing studies, in TAFE and technical colleges, university language centres, private language schools and migrant language programs, in Australia and overseas. Indicative international tuition is around A$36,500 per year.

Fees & duration

Duration1.5 yr
Tuition (international)A$36,500
Application feeA$50

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an AITSL skills assessment and registration with a state teacher regulatory authority (such as VIT or NESA) to work.

Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)

Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213

STSOLCSOL

On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.

Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

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