Best Countries for Teacher Immigration

Educators who teach and support student learning across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. STEM teachers, special education teachers, and early childhood educators are in highest demand globally.

Key Takeaways

→Teachers are in high demand across all five major immigration countries.
→Skills assessment requirements vary significantly — research the relevant assessing authority for each country before applying.
→Use our free assessment to see which country offers the best pathway for your specific teacher profile.

Teacher — Demand by Country

Country	Demand	Skill Code	Skills Assessment	Eligible Pathways
🇨🇦Canada	High	NOC 41221	—	Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program
🇦🇺Australia	High	ANZSCO 2411	AITSL (Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership)	Skilled Independent 189, Skilled Nominated 190
🇩🇪Germany	High	—	Lehrkräfte recognition by German authorities	Skilled Worker Visa, Job Seeker Visa
🇬🇧United Kingdom	High	SOC 2315	QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) required	Skilled Worker Visa, Global Talent (Education)
🇳🇿New Zealand	High	—	Teaching Council of NZ registration	Green List (Tier 2), Skilled Migrant Category

Country-Specific Teacher Visa Pathways

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Canada

High Demand

Eligible pathways: Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program

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Australia

High Demand

Eligible pathways: Skilled Independent 189, Skilled Nominated 190

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Germany

High Demand

Eligible pathways: Skilled Worker Visa, Job Seeker Visa

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United Kingdom

High Demand

Eligible pathways: Skilled Worker Visa, Global Talent (Education)

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New Zealand

High Demand

Eligible pathways: Green List (Tier 2), Skilled Migrant Category, AEWV

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Frequently Asked Questions

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