As a prerequisite for teaching in a NSW public school you will need to complete teacher education studies at a recognised Australian teacher education institution. In your final two semesters you can apply for approval to teach in NSW public schools.

Find a teacher education course

The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)External link works closely with tertiary institutions to assess teacher education courses. The following institutions offer approved teacher education courses in NSW.

• Alphacrucis CollegeExternal link
• Australian Catholic University (Strathfield Campus)External link
• Australian College of Christian StudiesExternal link - Master of Teaching (Primary) (Secondary)
• Australian College of Physical EducationExternal link
• Avondale University CollegeExternal link
• Charles Sturt UniversityExternal link
• Excelsia CollegeExternal link
• La Trobe UniversityExternal link - Master of Teaching (Primary)
• Macquarie UniversityExternal link
• Southern Cross UniversityExternal link
• University of NewcastleExternal link
• University of New EnglandExternal link
• University of New South WalesExternal link
• University of Notre Dame - SydneyExternal link
• University of SydneyExternal link
• University of Sydney - Conservatorium of MusicExternal link
• University of Technology SydneyExternal link
• University of WollongongExternal link
• Western Sydney UniversityExternal link.

Types of courses

Teacher education courses vary and are structured and delivered in different ways. Some institutions offer degrees combining undergraduate studies with education studies undertaken later in the double degree. Many institutions offer postgraduate teaching courses that complement undergraduate studies. The course(s) you choose will depend on the type of teacher you wish to become, the course entry requirements and the delivery mode offered, such as full-time, part-time, on-campus or distance education.

The NESA websiteExternal link lists the approved teacher education programsExternal link in NSW. The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership websiteExternal link also lists approved teacher education coursesExternal link across Australia.

Choose a course

Be sure to thoroughly research the teacher education courses available to you, including the course entry requirements and modes of delivery. Make sure the course you study will enable you to gain approval to teach in NSW public schools. The NESA websiteExternal link has tips for choosing a teacher education courseExternal link.