The Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher occupation (ANZSCO 241111) is assessed by ACECQA. Here's what's checked, the evidence you need, and how it feeds your skilled migration points.
Since 7 December 2024, the Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher skills assessment is run by ACECQA (the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority) — it moved across from AITSL. A positive ACECQA outcome lets you claim occupation 241111 for a points-tested visa such as the 189, 190 or 491.
ACECQA checks that your qualifications are comparable to an approved Australian early childhood teaching qualification, plus your English. It's a migration skills assessment — separate from the teacher registration you'll need to work in a state or territory.
Official information: ACECQA — migration skills assessment. See also our teachers authority guide (AITSL & ACECQA).
ACECQA weighs your qualification's comparability and your English. We confirm the exact set for you.
ACECQA sets its own fees and timelines — confirm the current schedule on the ACECQA website.
ACECQA assesses the Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher occupation (ANZSCO 241111). This function transferred from AITSL to ACECQA on 7 December 2024.
Whether your qualifications are comparable to an approved Australian early childhood teaching qualification, plus English. It's separate from state/territory teacher registration.
ACECQA confirms receipt within about 10 business days and aims to complete within 60 calendar days of a complete application.
Generally a strong English result (e.g. IELTS or PTE Academic at the required level) unless an exemption applies. We confirm the current requirement.
The general rules are above. These next calls decide your outcome — and they need your documents to answer. Guess wrong and it can cost months and fees:
Last reviewed: June 2026 — authority rules and fees change; we confirm the current position for your case.
A primary-teaching qualification used to claim the early-childhood occupation is a common mismatch that fails comparability. Confirming fit first saves the fee and the wait.
Illustrative only; outcomes depend on your individual circumstances.
Book a confidential consultation with a registered migration agent. We'll confirm comparability, your English target, and how registration fits your timeline.