Language Teacher

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.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a language teacher?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
10989NAT

Certificate IV in Communicative TESOL

Blended
6 months
$3,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Applied Linguistics)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,591
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Arabic)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,177
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Teacher

Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Studies)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (German Studies)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $29,055
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Teacher

Bachelor of Arts (Italian)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,591
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Teacher Italian Teacher

Bachelor of Arts (Italian Studies)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,401
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cultural Advisor Language Teacher

Bachelor of Arts (Italian Studies Advanced)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Teacher Italian Teacher

Bachelor of Arts (Italian Studies Intermediate)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Japanese)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Teacher
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How To Become a Primary School Teacher in Australia

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