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Language Teacher

Language Teachers offer private and group ESL classes, assessing skills, preparing materials, and grading coursework, often abroad.

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Get qualified to work as a language teacher with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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There are no clear salary indicators for language teachers in Australia at this time.

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In Australia, there are currently 3,300 language teachers who specialise in teaching English to ESL students. This occupation is stable and employment numbers expect to remain static over the next 3-5 years.

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The industry standard for ESL Language Teachers is the Certificate IV in TESOL and the Diploma of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). If you want to work as an English language teacher overseas, depending on the country you want to work in, you may also require a Bachelor of Education.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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Language Teacher careers

Language Teachers provide private tuition and group classes for ESL students who want to learn English. They can work in Australia but many language teachers choose to work overseas.

As an ESL Language Teacher you could be assessing the spoken language skills of an ESL student and identifying areas for review, running a group class for international students, or preparing language handouts for an upcoming class. You’ll also be assigning coursework to new students, correcting homework, and grading exams.