Last Thursday's 189 invitation round included one of our students - a Secondary Teacher with 85 points successfully receiving an invitation.

This candidate completed only a 2-year Master of Teaching (Secondary) in Australia (with no prior study experience in English-speaking countries) and exempted the IELTS 7788 requirement for AITSL skills assessment through Western Australian teacher registration.

Key Insight: Teacher Registration Exempts English Requirements

Holding any Australian state/territory teacher registration (Provisional or Full) satisfies AITSL's English requirement

This applies even if the registration is from a different state than where you reside

No hidden pathway - this is AITSL's standard procedure for qualified teachers

Successful Case Timeline

Mid-July 2025: Applied for TRBWA registration immediately after graduation

End August 2025: Received TRBWA teaching qualification

End August 2025:

Lodged AITSL skills assessment the same day

Initiated VIT mutual recognition for Victorian registration

Late September 2025:

Successfully obtained VIT registration through mutual recognition

Commenced teaching practice

October 2025:

Received positive AITSL skills assessment

Lodged 189 EOI/Victorian ROI the same day

November 13, 2025: Received 189 invitation, now awaiting visa grant

Secondary Teacher PR Pathway

TRBWA Registration Requirements:

Education: 4+ years higher education including 1+ year AITSL/TRBWA-approved Initial Teacher Education (ITE)

Practicum: 45+ days supervised teaching practice

English Exemption: Complete ITE program (including GD/Master) in UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Ireland, or New Zealand

Migration Steps:

Obtain state teacher registration (e.g., TRBWA)

Apply for AITSL assessment through teacher pathway

Simultaneously pursue mutual recognition for registration in your state

Prepare PTE for points boost

Lodge EOI immediately after skills assessment

Upon invitation, apply for 189/190 visa

Important Notes

This pathway demonstrates that strategic planning can overcome traditional barriers like the 7788 English requirement

Teacher registration mutual recognition enables flexible employment across states

Efficient timeline management is crucial for success

For personalized guidance on teacher migration pathways, consult our registered migration experts!