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ANZSCO 249311

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages

STSOLSkill level 1Assessed by VETASSESSNo Shortage

General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.

About this occupation

ANZSCO 2022

Teaches classes in English to students whose first language is a language other than English.

Skill level 1

Also called

  • English as a Second Language Teacher

Unit group 2493

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages teach classes in English to students whose first language is a language other than English.

Indicative skill level

In Australia and New Zealand

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks include

  • 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
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  • Assigning lessons, correcting homework, and preparing and grading exams
  • Analysing, recording and reporting progress to regular classroom teachers, parents and students

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.

ANZSCO 2022 (the edition the CSOL uses for the 482 and 186 visas)

Title in this edition: Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages, skill level 1

Major group
2 Professionals
Sub-major group
24 Education Professionals
Minor group
249 Miscellaneous Education Professionals
Unit group
2493 Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages

The title and groups are the same in ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 and ANZSCO 2022.

Occupation Shortage List (2026)

National rating
No Shortage
Confidence
On-balance
Rated on
ANZSCO 2022

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List - 6 digit ANZSCO and OSCA, released 21 October 2026. CC BY 4.0.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Search another occupation