Get accredited

Everything you need to know about getting accredited to teach in NSW. Information on how to apply for current NSW teacher education students, graduates, overseas or interstate-trained teachers and teachers returning to the profession.

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Get accredited to teach in NSW

If you’re seeking to get accredited to teach in NSW, select the situation below that best describes you.

I'm still studying a teaching degree in Australia

You may be eligible for Conditional accreditation.

I’ve graduated from a teaching degree in Australia

You may be eligible for Provisional accreditation.

I have some overseas qualifications (outside Australia)

You are considered an overseas qualified teacher.

I’m a registered teacher in Australia or New Zealand

You may be eligible for Mutual Recognition.

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English language proficiency requirements

How to prove your English language proficiency. All applicants are required to do this.

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Maintaining Proficient Teacher accreditation

Resources

Use our checklists to help you understand how to apply for accreditation in NSW.

Re-accreditation

If you voluntarily cancelled your accreditation or had your accreditation ceased or revoked, you may be eligible for re-accreditation.

 

Apply for re-accreditation

Maintaining Proficient Teacher accreditation - casual or short-term

Voluntary accreditation

If you are a non-school or service-based teacher, voluntary accreditation may apply to you.

 

Apply for voluntary accreditation

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Contact our teacher accreditation team

You can contact specialist teacher accreditation staff depending on your circumstances.

Call: 1300 739 338 or if you are calling from overseas +61 2 9268 6300

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For more information on how to contact a specific team or make a complaint, visit NESA's contact us page.

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