Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ANZSCO 249311)
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What a Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages does
Teaches classes in English to students whose first language is a language other than English.
- Also called
- English as a Second Language Teacher
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 249311
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS
- National shortage
- No shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia STSOLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia STSOL and ROLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
- Subclass 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Main tasks
- assessing the extent of language difficulties in students for whom English is a second language
- teaching students individually and in small groups out of the regular classroom, and assisting students within normal classroom settings
- teaching students English language skills using a variety of methods including lecture and visual demonstration
- providing assistance to other classroom teachers by designing special teaching programs for students with English language difficulties
- designing and producing teaching materials and adapting existing materials
- preparing course outlines and goals
- assigning lessons, correcting homework, and preparing and grading exams
- analysing, recording and reporting progress to regular classroom teachers, parents and students
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWNo shortage
- NTNo shortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SANo shortage
- TASNo shortage
- VICNo shortage
- WANo shortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does a Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages do?
Teaches classes in English to students whose first language is a language other than English. Also called: English as a Second Language Teacher. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ANZSCO 249311) is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 190, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages?
249311. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages for the Subclass 190, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 249311.
Is Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.